<p>In response to your question, mr_sanguine:</p>
<p>Early decision applications for the Class of 2009 increased about 7 percent this fall and reflected a significant increase in the number of African-American early decision applicants.</p>
<p>Brown received approximately 2,030 early decision applications and will mail notifications to applicants Dec. 10. Last year, 28 percent of the 1,898 students who applied early were admitted.</p>