Brown is my dream school-- what does it take to get in?

[highlyaspiring99]

Is a 2250 SAT high enough to be applying? 770 CR, 770 Writing, 710 math (I’m aware that my math needs to go up and it will, I am retaking).

Tips for Brown application? I am in love with the school.

Thank you so much!

[fenwaypark]

I am in love with the school.

I think it would be good for the relationship to become familiar with the school’s website.

For the Class of 2018:

3288 applied with CR from 750-790 and 13.7% were accepted
4924 applied with Math from 700-740 and 9.6% were accepted
4554 applied with Writing from 750-790 and 12.7% were accepted

(Of course an individual applicant could be in more than one of these categories)

So in answer to the question, “Is a 2250 SAT high enough to be applying?”, I would say based on precedent, the answer is “yes” .

Here is the link to the page where this information is provided:

http://www.brown.edu/admission/undergraduate/explore/admission-facts#distribution

As for “tips for Brown application”, maybe you will get some responses, but I think you might get a greater number if you could be a little more specific

[i_wanna_be_Brown]

How do I get in to [Brown]?

Apply sideways.

Let me unpack that.

When folks ask me this question, it is generally because they want to come to [Brown], and they want me to tell them something they can do that will get them in. Maybe they need to be an Eagle Scout with a 4.0. Or a drum major with a 2400. Maybe they need to solve an open math problem or cure cancer before graduating high school. Just tell me what I need to do, their eyes implore, and I will attack each line item on the list like Ray Lewis cleaning a wideout’s clock on a slant route over the middle.

But it doesn’t work that way.

Because here’s what you need to understand:

There is nothing, literally nothing, that in and of itself will get you in to [Brown]…

what should you do if you still want to come to [Brown]?

-Do well in school. Take tough classes. Interrogate your beliefs and presumptions. Pursue knowledge with dogged precision. Because it is better to be educated and intelligent than not.

-Be nice. This cannot be overstated. Don’t be wanton or careless or cruel. Treat those around you with kindness. Help people. Contribute to your community.

-Pursue your passion. Find what you love, and do it. Maybe it’s a sport. Maybe it’s an instrument. Maybe it’s research. Maybe it’s being a leader in your community. Math. Baking. Napping. Hopscotch. Whatever it is, spend time on it. Immerse yourself in it. Enjoy it.

http://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/applying_sideways

[T26E4]

Tell us – in your college research, what schools on this planet does a 2250 SAT not impress?

[IvyHopeful89]

The process is just way to complicated to determine a method of getting in. If we just based the process of getting in on SAT scores, I would never of had a shot of getting in with my 2090. There were many people with profiles that seemed exponentially better than mine that got rejected. It really is a crapshoot.

[ArachnoMe]

I’m curious of this too. I’m a sophomore in high school with a 95.something UW average, 98.5 W (I’m in all Pre-IB courses and will be taking the IB Diploma program). I’ve started studying for the SAT’s recently, and am currently at a 2020, which will obviously get higher (goal is at least a 2300). I have very strong EC’s (started a sucessful Model UN travel team, science research, and a community service program involving helping kids with autism). The only weakness I see for myself is my class rank, I’m in the top decile, but around 70th. However, I’m certain that I take a more rigorous courseload than some kids ahead of me. I also have a learning disability that hurts me in this regard, I struggle with math and studying, basically. For next year and the rest of this year I plan on really trying to bump myself into the top cohort, which is 100+ average. Basically, do I have any realistic shot at Brown, or any Ivy? I want to major in neuroscience. Thanks!