<p>“But I need to know if these things might play a role in my admission to cornell or whether cornell does considers to a greater inclination towards minorities and those physically and emotionally supressed people in their uni?”</p>
<p>-_- no. I am an African American and I hate when race plays role into admission. I am sure you can tell the story about being held hostage but your race should not affect an admission officers mind (At least I dont think so?). Otherwise you have a really interesting story and great grades! That is a real hook right there. I would definitely apply and explain your story.</p>