Chances at brown?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>i’m only a junior, but …</p>

<p>1) Basics:
Ethnicity: Asian
Sex: Female
Location: NJ
non-competitive, public school
school doesn’t rank, but i’m positive i would be in at least the top 5%, prob top 2%</p>

<p>2) GPA/courseload:
~4.3 weighted as of soph year. not sure about unweighted.
(will most definitely be raised this year. predicting about a 4.4-4.5)

  • hardest courseload possible
  • APs: psychology, lang&composition, chemistry (will take tests)
  • the rest are honors.
  • will take 5 AP classes for senior year.</p>

<p>3) Test Scores
217 on PSAT
780 Math Level II
700 on Bio
750 on Chem
2300 SAT</p>

<p>4) Extracurriculars
-cofounder/VP of a human rights club. (10, 11, 12) – our first year, took a lot of effort to start, but raised several hundred dollars and planned 2 successful schoolwide events so far.
-officer of Key Club (9, 10, 11, 12)
-captain of Science League (9,10,11,12)
-captain of Chemistry Olympics team (10,11,12)
-officer of Peer Tutoring (10, 11, 12)
-delegate for Model UN (10,11,12)
-lacrosse (9,10,11,12) 2 years JV/2 years Varsity
-representative/publicity officer/vice president of SGO (10,11,12)
-treasurer of human psychology club (11,12)
(… the rest are insignificant clubs that i won’t put down.)

  • inventing is also a passionate hobby of mine, started when i was very young. have won multiple awards … see below. and have a uniqueish? story behind this.</p>

<p>5) Volunteering

  • student ambassador at a well-known science museum, 200+ hours
  • guidance office volunteer, 300+ hours
  • various activities through Key Club/Peer Tutoring/others…</p>

<p>6) Summer

  • UIBE - international cultural exchange program in beijing.
  • Camp Rising SUn - international, leadership camp run by a nonprofit organization. given a $10,000 scholarship chosen from thousands worldwide. one of the most amazing experiences of my life and will most likely write an essay on this since it has had such a huge impact on me.
  • CTY
  • HOBY: chosen as the only representative for my school, leadership program, also an amazing experience, and have stayed active in organization ever since.</p>

<li>Achievements/Awards</li>
<li>modern marvels invention contest - honorable mention</li>
<li>everyday edisons invention contest - semifinalist</li>
<li>patent for invention/in talks with companies about marketing invention.</li>
<li>my school’s guidance award - for citizenship & having a strong impact on the community</li>
<li>commended on PSATs</li>
<li>NHS</li>
<li>National French Honors Society</li>
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<p>i’d appreciate any feedback. (:</p>

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<p>PS. brown is my dream school. (:</p>

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<p>I'm from Rhode Island, and I'll be graduating from a public school so I'll tell you as an instate student what I think about the school. Brown is not my cup of tea (not that I could get in anyway) but I applied to all big public southern universities, so obviously Brown is the opposite of that. Looking at your credentials, they are pretty solid. Without a doubt, I would apply because you def. have a chance. As you know, Brown is an extremely competitive school so if you apply and get rejected DO NOT be discouraged at all. However, you have pretty strong grades and I know people that have got accepted with a smiliar, or even weaker of a resueme. About the actual school- most of the students that go there are VERY LIBERAL/DEMOCRATS and a LOT of hippies! so if you are very liberal then you would fit in well. If hippies annoy you- then be prepared. However, a degree from Brown would def. be worth putting up with those people if you are not one! lol. If I was you I would for sure apply though. Providence is a pretty cool city so the location is pretty nice too.</p>

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<p>Definitely in the competitive pool of applicants. Get a strong SAT Score (2200+ if possible, looks possible from your PSATs), and you will have good chances. :) </p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Hippies? I don't think so.</p>

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<p>hippies may be a term that can be taken in many different ways. By hippies I mean "extremely liberal", not that all extremely liberal people are hippies, but you catch my drift. Peace, love and eco-friendly products. (not that that's bad) and I'm also speaking about the brown surrounding area- like all of the people that hang out on thayer st. and many of them are certainly, hippies.</p>

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<p>Damn. Only liberals? I'm a liberal, but it's always fun to have a few conservatives around for kicks. And bashing political heads is pleasurable.</p>

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<p>which school do you go to? i'm from an nj public school in passaic county (hawthorne)</p>

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<p>thanks everyone for the feedback. bicyclekick - i go to a school in middlesex county. haha. (:</p>

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<p>well of course there are SOME conservatives. probably the steryotypical "rich republicans" but for the most part its an extremely liberal school</p>

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<p>er.. well i've only visited once last year. i probably should again before i apply for sure, but thanks for the heads up. haha (:</p>

<p>btw any other opinionssss?</p>

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<p>I think you have a very good chance. Impressive scores, great summer activities (the scholarships for leadership conference seems especially impressive), and you seem very involved. </p>

<p>You say you didn't list some other clubs you aren't heavily involved with--an interesting comment since you listed a lot of clubs and other things you are a part of! Make sure you elaborate specifically on your work in each organization/club, and if it hasn't been a lot then reconsider putting it on your application.</p>

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<p>thanks kicharo :) i'll definitely narrow down the clubs. i feel like i'm heavily involved in the ones i mentioned above, some more than others, but still a worthy member. thanks for the great post</p>

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<p>Definitely a good chance. Except I would recommend retaking that math sat II; as an asian, you really need to be getting an 800 on that test in particular, as an incredible majority of asians get the 800, so a 780 puts you fairly below average.</p>

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<p>haha, oh goodness. the asian thing coming to bite me. thanks for the recommendation, i was definitely considering it.</p>

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<p>You seem to be doing very well. You should definately apply!</p>

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<p>ah thanks. i'm almost positive i'm applying, i jsut dk if it's gonna be ED/which specific field.</p>

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<p>Hmm...well....you seem to be competitive enough to apply into the ED applicant pool, also if Brown is your dream school you should definately shoot for it.</p>

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<p>it's mostly teh parents. and also, i'm not good with making solid, binding decisions. =X haha, maybe i just need to visit more places and see. but brown, wow. i'd be so happy there.</p>

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<p>You have fine scores; the difference between a 780 and an 800 is statistically insignificant and would not be a reason that Brown would reject you.</p>