Chance ?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>Stats:
Race- White
School Type- Large public which sends some to top schools (pretty uncompetitive)
State- MA</p>

<p>UW GPA: 3.71 (3.4 Frosh, 3.73 Soph, 4.0 Junior)
W GPA: 4.44
Rank: Top 4% (Of class of about 500)</p>

<p>SAT I: 2360 M:760 CR:800 W:800
SAT II: Lit:800, Spanish:780, Bio:800</p>

<p>AP’s: Lang:5, US:5, Psych:5, Chem:5, Enviro(self-studied):5
Senior Schedule: AP Lit, AP Euro, AP Bio, AP Spanish, AP Calc AB, Photography, Independent study with a local environmental studies professor…hoping to get published!</p>

<p>EC’s-
Writing:
Literary & Arts Magazine (10, 11, 12) E.I.C (12)
Contributor to school newspaper and various other national/international publications
Currently publishing a novel as a result of winning a prestigious national competition
Awards:
Novel-writing, creative writing, poetry, screenplay, non-fiction
3 national, 2 regional, 4 local</p>

<p>Environment:
Environmental Club (9, 10, 11, 12) President (12)
-Created a composting/organic garden program at my school which served as a model for all public schools in my city
-Spearheaded a “green” school campaign
Work with city on recycling campaign
-Recycling rate has improved by 10%
Make presentations to elementary/middle school kids about the environment, recycling, etc & help start composting and gardening programs at the schools
Environmental nonprofit run by & for youth (10, 11, 12)
-Outreach Coordinator (11)
-Media Relations Coordinator (12)
-Have participated in various national and global environmental-related delegations
Awards:
2 international, 3 national, 2 local</p>

<p>Performing Arts:
Drama Club (11, 12)
-Leads in 3 shows
-Various other performances such as Senior Scenes, Cabaret Night, etc.
-Will be directing an act of “Senior Scenes” next year
Signed with an acting agent (11, 12)
-Starred in 2 independent films
-Cameos on a few T.V shows
Awards:
2nd at state drama association competition, “Outstanding Performance”</p>

<p>Music:
Guitar (10, 11, 12)
-Take lessons from a wonderful teacher & professional musician
Piano (10, 11, 12)
-Teach myself in my free time</p>

<p>Photography:
-Run a photography blog featuring my work (10, 11, 12)
-Run a successful online shop of my prints in which 50% of proceeds go to the buyer’s choice of charity (10, 11, 12)
-Utilize my work to aid in my environmental efforts
Awards:
1 national, a few regional</p>

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<p>There’s no way I, or really anyone else one this forum knows what your chances are as well as you do. Apply, have a fun time, enjoy your last year of high school, and so long as you apply to a good range of schools, you’ll end up in a place where you can develop and grow.</p>

<p>You don’t need us to give you an ego boost, nor deride you and say you haven’t been living “right” these past few years. Do what you want, go where you belong, and you’ll be alright.</p>

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<p>^^^ agree. ^^^
Chances threads are totally ****ed. If you think about it, it’s just a bunch of highschoolers telling each other they can/can’t get in to schools they may/may not know anything about. Furthermore, what do you think another Brown hopeful would tell you? They would tell you that you will never get in so they have a better chance of admission. It’s pathetic.</p>

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<p>Well, I was hoping that current Yale students or alumni could give me their input.</p>

<p>I’m not looking for an ego boost… I am honestly concerned about my chances, especially considering my transcript.</p>

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<p>^This isn’t the Yale thread…</p>

<p>Obviously your test scores are very competitive, and that your worst grades were as a freshman won’t hurt. With that said, none of us here are admissions officers. We really have no clue. You look like you have a chance. But you have to understand, we don’t see the rest of the applicants, we don’t see much of the information that the admissions officers will see, and nothing this board can say will carry any authority. Be proud of what you’ve done, there’s no sense in worrying about something that’s already happened. Do your best next year and see what happens.</p>

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<p>Oops, sorry. I was on my phone and got a bit confused.</p>

<p>I understand. Thanks.</p>