<p>cep361, bless you for doing so much with what was given to you in your life! I am impressed. I should think that with careful crafting of your responses on your essays, you should be en excellent candidate for admission. Also, I hope you have good relationships with your counselor and your teaches who you will ask to write recommendations for you, and that they are aware of your background. It would be great if they could speak to that in their letters about you.</p>
<p>Best to you in your college search! You sound like an amazingly motivated young woman. I am sure you will do very, very well and, in turn, continue giving of yourself to many others.</p>