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<p>It is true that Dean Rose is has been at Brown for 25 years. It is also true that in rare cases she has written recommendations for students who have demonstrated a prodigious commitment to leadership. But both of these points are irrelevant.</p>
<p>Leadership at Brown is a truly special experience, one you do not attend just so you can get into Brown. I grew so much in those two weeks. I met so many amazing people and went to many new places. This is why you attend <a href=“mailto:Summer@Brown”>Summer@Brown</a>. If it helps you get in, that is an unintended consequence. I attended Summer@Brown expecting to apply early to Yale; Brown was not my first choice, nor did I intend to use my time at Brown to help me get in. After two weeks at Brown, I decided that I loved the school and wanted to apply ED. Also to my surprise, a professor there asked me to be his research assistant if I was admitted. In October, I got an email from him saying that he would love to write me a letter of recommendation. In my case, attending Summer@Brown made a difference. But I don’t think any of this would have happened had I come to Brown set on forming connections to get in. Trust me, people know when students are doing things just to get in. Attend Brown Leadership because you will grow as a person.</p>