Do I really not have a chance at Brown?

<p>Well I’ve been posting recently about my college application list, and I wanted to post this in order to get a feel for Brown specifically…
I absolutely love Brown with its open curriculum… It’s not my FIRsT choice, but it is my second (weather made the difference)… Do I really not have a reasonable shot?</p>

<p>Stats:
White male from Texas
Applying for either chemical engineering or chemistry
31/617 rank (top 5%), 3.98 gpa, 95 unweighted avg.
2180 (760m,670cr,750wr)
32 ACT (34m,34e,32r,27s)… just took yesterday probably 33 or 34 superscore (34m,34e,33/34 r,32-35 s)
taking sat2s the 5th
I played basketball 2 years before financial hardship and crippling debt forced me to get a job my junior year, where I worked 16 hours a week in the school year and 32 in the summer. (conman my mom dated ran up tens of thousands in credit card debt)
I am a teacher’s aide for my physics teacher (not really sure that helps, but I think it shows my interest in STEM)
I am a big time participant in my school’s Young Republicans
I was in debate for a year
I qualified for regionals in an academic competition (current issues)
I did a lot of on and off work for a local real estate company moving furniture.
About 40 hours Comm. Service
Mu Alpha Theta, NHS, and 1 of 2 nm commended at my school (probably helped my recs since it’s so rare where I go to school)
I’ve taken 4 AP tests (5,5,5,4) and most rigorous schedule possible
I’m taking 7 AP classes this year (2 maths, 2 sci)
My essays are about my quirkiness and about the leadership role that I play within my own family since my dad has been out of the picture for 7 years.
My common app essay is about how I connect with the homeless man who lives outside my grocery store, even when others snub their noses at him</p>

<p>I think, much like many others, that you have a definite shot at getting into Brown. But, much like the other ivies, it is truly a crapshoot. Apply to more places and see where you get in is all I can say!</p>

<p>You have a good “story”, coming from Texas doesn’t hurt, in range stats, so give it your best with the essays, and good luck!
PS you might try walk on with BB if you get in, and want to play!</p>