Automatic rejection if I didn't take "most rigorous" course load?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>WARNING: Fairly long post, but I really need some advice, so thank you so much in advance if you decide to read! :)</p>

<p>As you all can probably tell from my ever-ascending number of posts in the Brown forum, I’m really interested in the school. :slight_smile: I think I would be a great candidate for Brown’s particular form of curriculum, and I feel my applicant profile is strong; however, as someone else pointed out, my “academic prowess” is much stronger in regards to English and social science than it is in regards to math and science.</p>

<p>I have taken all the most rigorous courses in the humanities, including being the only sophomore in my class to be admitted to AP English Literature sophomore year (outside of rare exceptions like me, people cannot take it until senior year.) I got a A in the class and a 5 on the AP exam. I continued this trend in junior year (took AP English Language and Composition [A in the class, 5 on AP exam) and AP U.S. History [A, 5].) This year, as a senior, I am taking AP Government/Politics and AP Economics (so far, I have an A in government and an A+ in economics). </p>

<p>I also tested strongly on these areas in SAT I and SAT II. I got an 800 Writing, 740 CR (retaking though and I think I can improve my CR score). On the math section, I got 600 (but I’m retaking it, so I expect a higher score). My U.S. History SAT II was 710 and I’m taking Literature and World History in November (expecting a high 700s range or 800 on Literature, not entirely sure about World History).</p>

<p>In addition, I took the most rigorous math and science classes that I felt I could excel in. Freshman year, I took Honors Geometry and got an A in the class; sophomore year I took Honors Algebra II and got a B. Science: Freshman year, I took Conceptual Physics (honors isn’t offered at my school) and got an A; sophomore year, I took Honors Chemistry and got a B; junior year, I took Honors Biology and got an A. </p>

<p>However, I haven’t taken Pre-Calculus or anything higher than Honors Algebra II in math. I’m taking Elementary Statistics at a community college this spring instead because my school couldn’t fit me into their Statistics class. I wanted to take AP Psychology but again, my school couldn’t fit me in. I haven’t taken an AP math or science class, and overall I will have taken 5 out of 10 AP classes offered at my school and the rest have all been honors (when honors are offered).</p>

<p>So, my course load would probably be the second-most rigorous level and my strengths are concentrated much more in the humanities. Would this get me an automatic (or if not automatic, a likely) rejection from Brown?</p>

<p>Please let me know; thank you for reading, and thank you for any advice! :)</p>

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<p>I don’t think that not being well-rounded academically means that the adcoms are going to automatically reject you without looking at anything else. So long as you can articulate your passions for the humanities in your essays and your ECs correspond, you have as good a chance as any other qualified applicant.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much for your reply. :)</p>

<p>Does anyone else agree/disagree?</p>

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<p>i agree 100%. I don’t think youre an automatic reject. Not everyone can be fantastic in all subjects n they know people have their pluses and minuses. You grades weren’t even that bad. I wouldn’t worry too much about it. I think that you have a legit shot (if ou raise your SAT score).</p>

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<p>i think there are so many people that excel at math and science that it may be to your advantage to be different and excel in areas such as english. i dont see your course load affecting your chances.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much, guys! I hope you’re right. :P</p>