Read this thesis statement:

If Mawi Asgedom had not faced challenges as a child, then he would not have attended Harvard University.

What evidence would best support this thesis statement?

Mawi got into Harvard because they wanted to have more students from Illinois.
Mawi performed well as the miler on his high school track team.
Mawi's struggles to learn English displayed his ability to persevere.
Mawi got into every college he applied to because he was well-liked.