A Chance? Or am I not unique enough

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>-Native American male from Oklahoma at a top 300 school. I dont know how. School never sends kids to top schools…one to Duke this year but that was a miracle. </p>

<p>-2100 SAT, 32 ACT</p>

<p>-3.7cum GPA(3.5frosh year), about 3.8 from then on. Rank is iffyrobably top 4-8% if not higher</p>

<p>-AP Scores: All 4’s and 5’s, but no AP Calc or AP Physics. Hardest was probably AP Chem </p>

<p>-Only 2 years of a foreign language(terrible counselor advice), and math through Pre-Calc(not an option) </p>

<p>-ECs: I have three passions

  1. Tennis-I am a nationally ranked tennis player at a top 10 junior club in the US. This takes up a ton of time, and I play on varsity as well-I have been the only player from our team to make it to state…ha we are terrible, but state is actually a big feat here
    2.Volunteering-I have volunteered at nursing homes, the art museum, and with cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is something I can relate to from a personal experience(I dont have it…) so it may be an essay topic. I have tons of hours from this…Cystic Fibrosis is a big deal to me.
  2. I created my own small business. I buy art when I travel and online, and I have my own website and EBAY page that I sell art and make a good profit. I have made several thousand dollars since sophomore year. It’s not virtually unknown either-Advertisements are in the urban magazines and the newspaper.
    I am also VERY involved with the school student council, class boards, etc…Im one of the people who make things happen!</p>

<p>I know I have a good chance at a lot of schools, especially due to my URM status. However, I know Brown is different and am wondering if my lack of uniqeness with allow my acceptance into the university</p>

<p>Chances for Brown?</p>

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<p>you're definitely more unique than me.</p>

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<p>Haha... So I take it by your location that you go to Brown or will go to Brown?</p>

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<p>which school? I went to Union for a couple years.</p>

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<p>rising junior!</p>

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<p>Edison Magnet School.</p>

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<p>"Uniqueness" isn't everything...there are a lot of really great yet not like, astoundingly unique people here. </p>

<p>I'm about as unique as you can get in terms of my interests, activitis, and accomplishments, (or at least I was...lol), and I didn't get in when I applied as a freshman.</p>

<p>p.s. you sound pretty unique to me! </p>

<p>(yes...I'm aware someone can't be "very" unique or "pretty" unique...)</p>

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<p>Thank you..I will probably apply this year and see how things go!</p>

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<p>So any Chances?!</p>

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<p>I actually think you have a very strong chance. You are definitely really unique...and if you can really show that off in your essay, i'm pretty sure you will get in.</p>

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<p>Native American?</p>

<p>you're in</p>

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<p>You have a good chance, but guys, let's be careful about getting anyone too confident here. </p>

<p>Ultimately, it's a crap shoot. Even the most qualified people don't get in sometimes. So while it's good to know you have a good shot and should apply, don't bank on it. Also, don't get so discouraged thinking you can't get in either. Just do your best on your apps with the knowledge that you have a good shot, but that anything can happen. ALWAYS pick a good safety school (I didn't!)</p>