College search, Schools similar to Brown

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<p>Hi. I am currently a freshman in hs, or the equivalent. I live in France, where information about the whole American college experience is quite hard to get. Which is why I decided to post on this forum.</p>

<p>My mother might get a fellowship at Harvard, and if she does, I might move to Boston next year (only for 1 year, though). Anyways, I am trying to make a list of colleges I want to visit there.</p>

<p>According to the WES grade converter, I have a 3.9 GPA. But I don’t know if it’s accurate.
I want to major in either Political Science, English or History. ( don’t tell me it’ll change, I’ve known this since I was 8)</p>

<p>Anyways, I would appreciate I you guys could help me with that safety/ match/ reach school list.
Make it as long as possible, as I have 3 years to reduce it.</p>

<p>So far I have </p>

<p>Reaches:
-Brown, this is my dream school, it has always been, I love everything about it. (I visited once 4 years ago, and I’m planning on going again this summer) The only problem, of course, is the low acceptance rate. Which is why I was wondering If anyone knew any schools that had the same feel/ curriculum etc. than Brown, Basically, Brown students (or future students), If you don’t get to go to Brown, where would you want to go ?
-Columbia
-Yale
-Stanford
-Johns Hopkins
-NYU
-Vassar
-Amherst
-Wesleyan
-Bates</p>

<p>Matches:
-BU
-Syracuse
-University of Michigan
-Sarah Lawrence</p>

<p>Although these schools might be reaches as well, I really have no idea.</p>

<p>I am looking for a laid back atmosphere, somewhat prestigious (I know I’m the kind of person who travels a lot, and I don’t want to explain myself every time I want to find a new job -does that make sense?-) but the most important part is the quality of the education, I love learning, I actually wouldn’t mind if college lasted longer, but that doesn’t mean I want to loose my time.</p>

<p>I am mostly interested in schools on the east coast,or in california.</p>

<p>Also, I’ve heard that the American program in hs, was waugh easier than the French one. No offense, but we apparently have one of the most rigorous program.</p>

<p>Also, if that Harvard thing doesn’t happend. I’ll most likely move to South Africa. Anyone knows about school here, and if the fact that being schooled in africa might be “helpfull” I’m any way ?</p>

<p>And, does the fact that my mom got this fellowship at Harvard could give me some kind of boost, if I decided to apply there ? (although that’s not likely) my cousin went to Harvard, but for graduate school…</p>

<p>Is there a maximum of schools where you can apply to ? Do you have to mention all the other schools where you applied on an application ? If so, is’nt a high number fround upon ?
I know you have to pay a application fee, that’s not a problem.</p>

<p>Sorry, I know that’s a lot to answer. I would really appreciate if you took the time to help me.
I apologize for my English, I hope that by the time I graduate, it’ll be almost perfect.</p>

<p>PS: I’m part Egyptian, is that considered like a minority ? Should I present myself as Egyptian on my applications ?</p>

<p>Thanks a lot. Happy New Year !!</p>

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<p>HI iknowwhocares, Your english is excellent.My daughter went to Brown, and it really is a dream school; they would like your international flair, although I never heard of Egyptians being a minority for college admissions… a part Egyptian from France who had been in South Africa would add diversity which Brown or any other college is looking for… All of the schools you have listed are great. Georgetown in Washington d.c. is known for political sci; Emory and Vanderbilt , u of Richmond , University of Virginia, Cornell,University of Pennsylvania may be of interest. You may apply to as many schools as you like, there is no limit as long as your high school does not set a limit.12 schools is very common, 20 is not all that rare, but it is hard to do a good job on the essays and interviews if you apply to too many, so try to narrow it down.Most schools do not ask what other schools you have applied to, but a few may. I wouldn’t worry about how many; yo are free to do as you like! Hope this helps and best of luck- sounds like you have a very interesting life! ( Sorry, I have no idea about how helpful the Harvard link would be with your mom, but it certainly can’t hurt a thing!)
Also, I have no knowledge of CA schools.Also, check amazon .com to find books for sale about the top American colleges; some are written by students and tell you honestly about whether the schools are laid back or not</p>

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<p>Thank you, that was very helpful, I actually like Georgetown…</p>

<p>Also, I’m starting to think Tufts would be a very solid second choice…</p>

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<p>I don’t like UPenn though, for many reasons. Mostly because I had a friend there, he transfered after a year, but I did visit, and I felt like everyone was a bit snotty… And competitive.</p>

<p>I really want to go somewhere where people are smart, but don’t brag about it.</p>