<p>Nope, I'm female.</p>
<p>I have a good rec from an alumnus, though, and my aunt went there, though? Actually, I have close family members at most of the Ivies, but Brown is really the only one that appeals to me.</p>
<p>I suppose I'll also apply to Wesleyan, Pomona, and Williams if I'm not accepted to Brown ED. I know I need a safety, but the only safety type school that appeals to me is way too close to home.</p>
<p>You might talk to people in your field of interest and see where they're going. You can also look up faculty on the college websites in you field, and see where they received their undergrad degrees. You're aware that the other three schools on your list accept less that 25% of their applicants, right? My son't hs counselor would say all of these schools are reaches for anyone.
I suppose you could just put off college for a year and apply again the following year, but if you're set on having an acceptance in hand you really should broaden your search.</p>
<p>I want to be a sustainable architect. I would take advantage of Brown's "design your own major" program.</p>
<p>And I know that those other schools are all selective as well; I stated that I don't have any safeties in mind, even after pouring over dozens of college books, visiting quite a few campuses, and talking to tons of alumni at various schools. Bah. </p>
<p>I am putting off college, though; I'm not applying until this Fall, and won't be going (as a degree-seeking candidate) until Fall '06. Honestly, though, I'm a total all-or-nothing type girl.</p>
<p>With your passion and enthusiasm, I'm sure you'll find the right school to help you reach your dreams. Good luck, but keep a half-open mind this year while you're studying and growing. :)</p>
<p>Thank you. Where did your daughter end up going, anyways?</p>
<p>She loved all of her schools, even her safety, which I didn't name. It came down to Amherst, Williams and Yale, and bulldog days won her over. She's a writer, and went to Yale for their great humanities progrms. However, when she started taking classes, she fell in love with a totally different discipline, which I won't mention for privacy reasons. ( the department is very small.) People change their minds a lot when they're in college - there's so much to learn about - things you never even knew existed! That's why I say keep your mind open; you have a long and exciting road ahead. Just don't close off your options too soon!</p>
<p>I'm applying to the Brown summer program, so hopefully I'll spend some time there this summer and make sure I love it and such.</p>
<p>I've heard wonderful things about the summer program - it would be great if you could talk to the college dean or one of the undergrad advisors at some point to see if what you have in mind is doable there. Maybe you'd want to wait until you're closer to applying, but a little investigative work would certainly help you know what's possibe as well as help you write a very persuasive essay.</p>
<p>"I don't know if I would really be happy anywhere else."</p>
<p>Regardless of your chances, this is not the mindset to have, especially as a junior!!! Having a first choice is good, because it gives you direction and motivation, but explore other options and don't put so much weight on one single college.</p>
<p>Don't worry. If everything goes as it should, you are definitely in.</p>
<p>No, I'm not technically a junior. I mean, I was homeschooled before, but I am senior aged. It's just nontraditional with me because of how my education has been. Anyways, I have wanted to go to Brown for quite a while and have done a ton of research. Nobody has ever pressured me into going here, and I want it completely for myself. I know that the "all or nothing" mindset isn't healthy, but honestly, I want to go to Brown an unhealthy amount.</p>
<p>Hopefully they'll be attracted to smart kids with unique situations. :-/</p>