Do I have a chance of getting into Brown University?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I went from being the bottom half of my class in high school (2.9 GPA) to being an Honors student with a 3.84 GPA at my local community college. I am part of the Honors College and Phi Theta Kappa. Each semester, I've been taking at least two courses in honors and have worked one-on-one with my professors. </p>

<p>The reason why I did so poorly in high school was largely due to multiple undiagnosed autoimmune diseases (i.e. narcolepsy and chronic fatigue). When I began falling asleep and lagging behind in class, high school advisors suggested I be placed in remedial courses to suit my academic ability best. They were wrong because I had every intension of staying awake and alert. However, when I did have one of my "sleep attacks" I was unaware it was even happening. I've come a long way and I often wish I could bury my past, but I think it really says a lot about how I've overcome many difficult obstacles. </p>

<p>Accomplishments:
-Internship w/ local online publication (writing human-interest pieces)
-work has ended up on U.S. Rep Kevin Brady's website
-CEO of Digital TX thought my work was beautiful + cried
-Poetry Editor for my CC's literary magazine
-Editor of my high school newspaper's fave staff writer
-Help prostitutes + strippers in an organization called Strip Church that reaches out to sex industry
-Involved with helping the homeless
-singer/songwriter...acoustic/electric guitar-player/uke </p>

<p>Haven't taken SAT yet. What do you guys suggest that I need to work on?</p>

<p>THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH! :D</p>

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<p>Why Brown? You seem more like a great fit for Yale to me.</p>

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<p>I think it really stands out to me because they let you build your own degree. You don’t have to have a certain number of courses for a certain subject. That’s probably what stands out for me the most.</p>

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<p>Normally I’d say “no way” but, you seem to have such an interesting story that you might have a shot if you can write a compelling statement that addresses why <em>specifically</em> Brown is best suited to your educational needs. This is very important for a transfer applicant and will require you to do quite a bit of research. Note: Simply saying you want to go to Brown because they don’t have distribution requirements will not cut it.</p>

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<p>I’m with Soze…normally, a “forget about it, kid” but you do have an intriguing story and a sharp wit about you (and Strip Church alone should stand out)…but you also need to nail the application…have you been able to visit the college in-person? And be sure to study threads like this > <a href=“Brown Transfer 2012 - Brown University - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/brown-university/1285394-brown-transfer-2012.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thank you guys! I love all your replies! Very informative and they paint me a better picture of what this school wants.</p>

<p>Let’s say, however, I get accepted into Sarah Lawrence College for this Fall 2014 semester. Should I finish up my sophomore year there or at community college and then apply as a Brown transfer? Just thinking about some options.</p>

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<p>In addition, is community college really THAT unattractive for admissions? It is very helpful economically, however. Also, I don’t think CC’s are really as crappy as they used to be, or at least not mine. I am being taught by many professors with Ph.D’s and who have glowing passion for their subjects. Why should it matter if I transfer from Vanderbilt or a nice CC?</p>