Should I apply as Disadvantaged on AMCAS?

[apc2795]

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Any thoughts? I never really thought about applying as disadvantaged mainly because I did not know it was an option. My "social" disadvantage came about when I was 16 years old. My father and 2 very close family friends died in a plane crash. My dad was my best friend and I was of course very sad and uncertain about the future especially about our economic situation as well as my mom did not have a job; however, we have done okay with money so it has not hurt too much there thus far (4 years later). Another tragedy occurred my sophomore year of college. The son of one of the close family friends went missing. He was a close friend of mine and I spend a weekend searching for him through the mountains. A week later they found he committed suicide in a river there and then the next week, my grandma passed away. Overall, just a lot of huge emotional bumps in the road, yet I have managed to stay focused and very determined, but I am not sure if this makes me "disadvantaged." Please let me know your thoughts and/or what to talk about from this. Thank you in advance!

 

[Deleted member 737595]

While your situation is surely a sad one, unfortunately I would not say it put you at a disadvantage compared to everyone else. Disadvantaged refers to the resources you had available growing up and now in college. It seems like you have fortunately grown up in a financially stable household.

Did you lack financial or social resources compared to your peer group growing up? Or were you on par more or less with those around you as you started college?

 

[apc2795]

While your situation is surely a sad one, unfortunately I would not say it put you at a disadvantage compared to everyone else. Disadvantaged refers to the resources you had available growing up and now in college. It seems like you have fortunately grown up in a financially stable household.

Did you lack financial or social resources compared to your peer group growing up? Or were you on par more or less with those around you as you started college?

I was pretty on par with peers other than having someone to ask about all things college, but I am sure many people do not have parents to ask about what to do in college. Thanks for your input!