<p>So here's the issue...I really want to go to Brown and I believe that I have at least a slim shot at getting in, my father on the other hand...not so much. He is obsessed with telling me I have no chance, and thinks its a joke for me to even think about applying early. BUT I WANT TO! It would be GREAT to get a candid opinion from others.</p>
<p>I go to a highly selective (arguably the best) prep-boarding school in New England. It is very competitive and very difficult to stand out there. Thus, I am not at the top of my class by any means (we have quite a few of those 2300/2400 genius types). But I have distinguished myself as a leader at school and am known in the community as a go-getter.</p>
<p>Next year (senior) my courses will be:</p>
<p>Functions and Statistics
Honors European History
Honors Literature
Advanced Dance Tutorial
French 5 Honors</p>
<p>I am Editor-in-Chief of the school's literary magazine, Head officer of Amnesty International, Proctor (big honor given to few seniors-living in underclassmen dorms), President of French Club, have been in Advanced Dance past 3 years, acted in several plays, a big in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and 2 year captain of JV Lacrosse...the list goes on but obviously not all of this fits on the common app</p>
<p>This summer i've been working at a highly esteemed non-profit organization and can get a great supplemental rec. for that.</p>
<p>Now the nitty-gritty. I've been working on SATs all summer and I'm hoping to get them up...so i'll give you current and projected scores for oct:</p>
<p>CR--680 projected: 720-750
W--730 projected: 750
M--600 projected: 650-680</p>
<p>projected: 2100-2200</p>
<p>AP's--English Lit 4, AP US 4, English Lang 4</p>
<p>we don't have gpas, only number grades and the system is very complex. The highest avg in the school is probably a 94, but few students get above a 90 and honor roll is an 87. My freshman gpa was an 87.8, sophomore year was BAD. BAD BAD BAD. 83.8, Junior year was great 89.3.</p>
<p>Summary: my grades were GREAT junior year, bad sophomore year, and decent freshman year...</p>
<p>So i think it boils down to: how much will sophomore year affect me? and should I not apply early in order to get my senior fall term grades to help me out a bit?? WOULD LOVE THE ADVICE.</p>