Chances? (thinking about early decision)

Colleges & Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>After researching and visiting Brown, I’m pretty sure it’s my top choice University. I’m considering applying Early Decision because I don’t think I have that much of a shot of making it RD. With these stats, do I have a shot if I apply early?</p>

<p>SAT: 2190 (750 CR, 720 Math, 720 Writing)
SAT II: 800 Math 2, 750 Literature
ACT: 34 (I didn’t take it with writing, I’m going to retake with writing this fall.)
PSAT: 221 (National Merit Semifinalist in Ohio)</p>

<p>GPA (through 11th grade): 4.596 W / 3.92 UW
Rank: 7/315</p>

<p>Senior Year Courses: American Gov’t AP, Calc BC AP, English AP, Spanish AP, Physics AP</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
P.R.I.D.E. (promotes diversity and awareness in school)
Key Club (community service events)
Yearbook - Editor of Academic Section
Tennis (JV 9th grade, I’m thinking about playing again senior year)</p>

<p>Volunteering: over 100 hours through clubs at school, Jewish Family Service Association and Hillel during the past two summers</p>

<p>I’d appreciate any advice, comments, suggestions, etc. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Okay, Okay, Okay, now bear with me:</p>

<p>First, you have good test scores and grades. That's obvious. Next, you take rigerous course load. Those two features weigh heavy in early decision at an Ivy League school. Now for EC's I would suggest writing your essays to showcase these. But, you shouldn't just write about what you do. Those essays tend to be boring and droll. What adcoms really respond to is writing that shows relationships with people. How did your EC's change you or someone you came into contact with? How did you learn/grow from your experiences? Those essays can make even the most dull topic seem exciting and worthwhile. Simply put, you seem like a competitive candidate, I envy your grades/test scores and the NMSF will really asist you in the admissions room. Good luck, and don't twitch because you might twitch so much you'll end up at Hawkin (no offense to any Hawkin students, inside joke).</p>