Chance me, please?

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<p>I’m applying to Brown for Regular Decision. I want to study political science and do something with the government. I also have another interest in film. Here are my credentials:</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 4.34
Unweighted GPA: 3.82
Class Rank: 13 out of 285 (Top ten percent)</p>

<p>SAT Math: 700
SAT Reading: 700
SAT Writing 740</p>

<p>Subject Tests
Math II 660
Biology 690
US History 800</p>

<p>APs:
US History - 5
Microeconomics - 5
APs taking senior year:
Macroeconomics
Calculus AB
English
Physics B</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:

  • Created a Film Club at my school my junior year and am the president (3, 4)
  • Created and produce a public access cable show “Politically Divided” where students debate current events (3, 4)
  • Model Senate (3, 4)
  • Tiger News - school news program; head writer, producer, political correspondent (3, 4)
  • State Senator Brian Joyce’s Re-Election Campaign; I organized standouts for the campaign (4)
  • Green Team - recycling club; a team leader; (2, 3, 4)
  • Spring Track - (1,2,3,4)
  • Golf Team - team manager (3,4)
  • Executive Board - club that aids the class officers in fundraising (2,3,4)
  • National Honor Society - (3,4)
  • Tutor Second and third grade in math (2,3)
  • Service Clerk at Supermarket
  • Participant in Boys State</p>

<p>The State Senator I volunteered for is also writing me a letter of recommendation.</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting into Brown?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Weak test scores and generally unimpressive ECs. Unlikely, but far from impossible.</p>

3

<p>Race? If white or asian, I wouldn’t count on it. Hispanic, Black or Native American and you may stand a chance.</p>

4

<p>I think you guys are being too harsh. With a great essay I think you stand at least a chance. I’m not going to say so far as you’re definitely in because you’re not even close, but I think you definitely have a chance.</p>

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<p>All of his sections on the SAT are 700+, he’s still a competitive applicant. </p>

<p>Although you are on the lower end, that will certainly not “break” your application. If Brown really likes your personal qualities (i.e. recommendations and essays), you could definitely get in.</p>

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<p>SAT IIs are low.</p>