<p>I believe your experiences over the past 3 years will serve you well. Stop and think how much more you know about life and dealing with everyday problems than the typical 17 or 18 y/o university student who will be living away from home for the 1st time in their lives. Your SAT scores indicate you’re ready for the challenge academically.</p>
<p>I have enormous respect for those who overcome a bad sitauation and go on to turn their life around. As for your “friends”, anyone who ridicules you for being 21 when you start University is no friend, you don’t need negative people pulling you down like this. </p>
<p>Keep your head up and best of luck to you!</p>