<p>Tbh I really think you need to include your background somewhere in your essays. india’s economic crisis and how it affected individual households might not seem like a really interesting topic but I think it’ll be a really good way to add your voice into it and your own story - theyll probably reconsider their initial judgement of your grades when they know that you took time to support your family and nevertheless was able to motivate yourself.
Also is there a specific reason youre applying to HYPD? those schools are incredibly hard to get in even with amazing stats. there are other equally amazing schools that dont ask for such crazy requirements - dont apply just for the name and prestige is what im saying. good luck anyways</p>