<p>Hello, I’m a high school sophomore wondering if I have what it takes to get into Brown. I took the PSATs as practice in October, but I dont know what I got on them yet. Basically, I’m wondering what my chances are of being accepted…</p>
<p>Currently I have a 96.5 average</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:</p>
<p>Sophomore Class President
Youth Court Member
4-Year Varsity Swimmer
Student Council
National Junior Honor Society
High Honor Roll
Girls Select Barbershop Chorus
French Club
Mixed Chorus
Drama Club
Winner of Holocaust Writing Contest
6-Year Walker for SMA
Involved in theatrical productions</p>
<p>I know I have to start doing more community service besides my walk and I also need to get my grades up a little higher, but what other sorts of things should I start doing? Also, I just want to know truthfully if I have a shot at making it. I really want to go to Brown, but dont want to get my hopes up.</p>
<p>You seem to be on the right track, but I'd advise you to not look for activity that you should be doing, but rather find something (or 2 somethings) that you really enjoy doing and spend a lot of time and energy into it. Admissions Officers can usually see through ECs that are done just for college app purposes. I definitely think your ECs are very strong right now, just make sure your grades and test scores are really good as well, b/c without those, the ECs won't make much of a difference.</p>
<p>I agree with the poster above. Also, you don't want to be one of those kids who regrets their high school years because they tried so hard to please a group of old people sitting in a stuffy room reading applications (aka the adcoms). Enjoy the next 2 1/2 years, that way, when you realize the unpredictability of college applications, you won't look back and say... $(*@&@.</p>
<p>You really need to visit any school you're interested in - preferably with an overnight visit. You need to talk with students, attend classes, and get a feel for the school envioronment. It's not so much if you are right for Brown - but is Brown right for you.</p>
<p>Virtually ALL students at Brown (or any other top notch Liberal Arts college) were in the top 10% of their high school classes. That mean it's downhill for 90% of them</p>
<p>Brown accepts <15% of it applicants. No one has a good chance of getting in. Most applicant have extraordinary credentials. You need to have a wide array of colleges that interest you - including safety schools that may not excite you, but you would be willing to attend.</p>
<p>Applications are at an all time high - open spots for admissions remain stable. Something's got to give.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for your help everybody! I really appreciate it..I'm really going to start researching other colleges too, and don't worry, I'm still enjoying High School...I know it seems like I have a lot of EC's, but a lot of them are at different times of the year so it works out good.</p>