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[quote=Anonymous]I agree - it is her extracurricular and she will probably be able to write eloquently about it and how she's successful dealt with it.  Colleges do actually pay attention to that kind of story. Both our kids have lived through some significant stuff (chronic illness, job losses by a parent etc) and have been able to write about it in that section and how it may have affected grades/test scores/ECs or whatever. With her GPA and test scores, she will get the initial look, so they will be reading her essays/short question answers.

Also, I would see if she will consider smaller colleges as she will not be as anonymous and will get some hand holding in a good way for someone like her and a nice cohort with lots of less threatening opportunities for an introvert.  Randolph College in VA, McDaniels in MD  - there are many more on the CTCL (colleges that change lives) list.  A friend whose introverted DD had high grades/scores got significant money at a smaller college that made it feasible and has had a great experience.[/quote]

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