CMU to Brown -- is it possible?

Transfer Students
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<p>I am a freshman applying for transfer admission to Brown from Carnegie Mellon. I'm leaving CMU because of the dour environment and want of a stronger literary-based community (I'm a writing major). I already sent in my application, but I was hoping on getting some feedback on what to expect come May.</p>

<p>CMU:
3.79, Dean's List
GREAT activities: newspaper writer / asst. editor (I sent in two articles), newspaper copy staff, Univ. Lectures Chair (board member), CMU peer writing tutor, fundraiser PR co-chair, volunteer at local conservatory (10 hours / week)</p>

<p>HS:
3.72 GPA
SATs: 1360, 610, 670, 680
good recommendation forms from my guidance counselor
strong activities for a writing major</p>

<p>essays: spectacular
college recommendations: very good
supplemental recommendation: spectacular</p>

<p>I don't think I would have been accepted to Brown as a regular freshman candidate, but my chances have improved with my performance at CMU, a school known for heavy grade deflation.</p>

<p>oh I'm also applying to BU and Emerson. I don't expect either of those to be a problem, but Brown is my first choice. If you guys can think of other good matches, let me know!</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>if you have the cash, why not splurge and apply to 8-10 schools. it would increase your odds of getting out, since the entire admissions proccess is so mother plunkin' arbitrary.</p>

<p>uva? dartmouth? cornell?</p>