<p>The deadline’s probably already passed, but I think you should apply (or hope that you did). You’re allowed to tell them why your junior year grades were so bad, and it sounds like you have extraneous circumstances that you should explain. If you didn’t already write to them about you family issues junior year, then you should. </p>
<p>Stanford’s virtually free if you parents make less than 60k (no tuition, no room and board) and a $90 application fee shouldn’t stop you. Ive heard that the school will also pay the application fee if it’s a challenge for you to do so. </p>
<p>I almost made the mistake of not applying because I didn’t think I was qualified…I got in REA this year. Take a chance!</p>