Chances for Next Year's ED?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>I’m interested in attending a top college/university and like smaller environments. Intended major would be Political Science/Economics. If it makes any difference, I hope to attend an Ivy League law school after finishing my undergraduate track. Schools like Amherst, Dartmouth, Williams and Brown seem ideal. </p>

<p>I particularly like Brown for its open curriculum and pass/fail nature. Learning to learn, rather than for the grade. Am I competitive enough for Brown? Where else would be great to apply, and what are some safety schools for an applicant like me? Thanks!</p>

<p>GPA: 3.92 (UW), 4.7 (W)
Class rank: 97th Percentile
Junior Year:
IB English III HL
IB History of the Americas HL
IB Biology HL I
IB Math SL
AP Gov/Econ
IB French IV SL</p>

<p>Senior Year:
IB English IV HL
IB European History HL
IB Biology HL II
AP Calculus BC
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB Psychology SL</p>

<p>SAT I: (2270)
SAT II: 710 US History, 770 English Literature
APs: 5’s on APUSH, AP Government, AP Macroeconomics
Essays: Very strong
Teacher recs: Very Strong
Counselor rec: Very strong

  • extra recommendation from the associate superintendent of school district
    Hook: First-generation college student
    Ethnicity: White
    School: Large public school, IB magnet school</p>

<p>ECs:
-National Honor Society Member (11, 12)
-Science National Honor Society Member (11, 12)
-Senator of Student Government (10)
-Philosophy Club - Member (9) and President (10, 11, 12)
-Model United Nations-- Founder (10) and President (11, 12) + Best Delegate
-School District Student Board Member, assisting students as a liaison to the administration of district, and suggesting ideas as well (11, 12)
-Member of school district Budget and Technology committees, voicing perspective at governing board meetings
-Hundreds of hours community service through unique project of teaching underprivileged kids guitar, mainly at the Native American reservations
-Founder of an intellectual society-- lecturing in a way similar to TED talks, but uniting the most accomplished of my city’s youth to provide haven for free thought
-Have played guitar professionally for 10 years, with many famous musicians and in front of tens of thousands of people
-Popular band of my own, with videos reaching 3 million YouTube views</p>

<p>Awards:
-Top Ten Local Guitarist
-18 and Under Artist of the Year
-Rock Guitarist of the Year
-Finalist in Constitution Day Essay Contest
-Great participation in Future Leaders Town Hall from City </p>

<p>Work Experience:
-Intern at local Democratic party
-Guitar Instructor at an esteemed music academy
-Lots of studio music work
-Sales Associate at American Apparel</p>

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<p>Bump-- anyone willing to chime in?</p>

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<p>I think you’re a strong candidate! Your academics are well in range, so make sure you stress the extra curricula’s. Brown is a unique school, which is why I am so in love with it. They care more about YOU. You’re a person, not an application folder on a desk.
So, I think ou are a strong candidate. I would stress your leadership. Do you have any hooks?</p>

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<p>chance me back?</p>

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<p>Would love some more insight.</p>

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<p>Bump 10char</p>

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<p>Do you plan to advance your guitar paying while in college? If so, do you know what the music scenes are like at the colleges your interested in? What classes or applied lessons are available? Do you know who the professors are and what they play? Have you emailed or spoken with any of those professors? Are they interested in your talent? What are the ensemble groups? What genres are you interested in? Brown has an old time music scene as well as other ethnomusicology classes? Does that interest you?</p>

<p>Do you know anything about the Econ or Poly Sci Profs? What classes they offer? What do they teach? Do you know what the politically active student groups are?</p>

<p>Do you know your Brown regional admissions officer? He or she is listed on their web site. Have you spoken to him or her? Have you visited the campus? Have you attended any classes? Met with any students or professors?</p>

<p>The more research you do, the better your chances will be. Brown is one of the few schools that lists “student interest” as Very Important in the admissions criteria. You’ll need to convey to Brown in your application the specifics of why you want to attend.</p>

<p>I would find out the answers to all these questions and more before you expend your ED silver bullet next fall. Many of the colleges you listed have much higher ED acceptance rates than Brown, but their RD rates, like Brown’s, will plummet after the ED/EA round. Choose wisely. Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Also, when you’re writing your application, think about what you want to communicate to the admissions committee. Don’t just spew out stuff. Use your application as an opportunity to help your regional admissions officer easily and succinctly communicate to the committee who you are and what you’re about.</p>

<p>Your write-up here confuses me a little bit. Is this person just another drone who joins a bunch of clubs so he or she can matriculate in to the best stepping stone to an Ivy League law school, or is he or she a deep thinker and a potential artist who fully engages in the community? I can’t really tell from your write-up. </p>

<p>The Common application and supplements won’t give you a lot of space, so be sure to drop the filler and flesh out your most meaningful activities and awards. Are these activities and awards legit or rinky-dink? Add as much detail as the App will allow to satisfy this question. Good luck</p>

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<p>arwarw: Very well stated.</p>