Is Brown possible?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>3.875 GPA (weighted)
30 ACT
1320 SAT I (670 verbal, 650 math)
200 PSAT (68 writing + 70 verbal + 62 math)
~symphony orchestra (4 years) + other orchestras + professionally playing @ weddings and such
~swimming (4 years) - 2 years jv and 2 years varsity
~track (1 year)
~national honor society (2 years)
~pit orchestra (2 years)
HONORS:
~who's who among american high school students
~varsity letter, swimming (2 years)
~orchestra medals @ competitions
~orchestra school awards (2)</p>

<p>I also sent them a CD, hoping that will help :). </p>

<p>Any input anyone has on my chances will be much appreciated :).</p>

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<p>u dont have clubs.... u do, but its very small... ur swimming is good. but not enough.., ur sat is also kinda low</p>

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<p>Maybe if the essay was about an extraordinary personal experience that completely changed your outlook on life, it might be possible. But by Brown's standards, no offense, but you are somewhat marginal, and there is not a tremendous amount you can do about it. You CAN try to get recommendations that show you completely light up the classroom, and you CAN try to write a truly outstanding essay. But the deadline has passed, I believe, so it's somewhat late for that.</p>

<p>Joey</p>

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<p>Your SAT is fine, though the GPA is worrisome.</p>

<p>Brown places a lot of emphasis on individuality and such, so if your essay was really good I'd expect you to get in.</p>

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<p>What about class rank, SAT IIs and schedule difficulty?</p>

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<p>I've talked to a lot of Brown admits, and their stats really do run the gamut, so I don't think it's fair for people to totally write you off. Personally, I think Brown's application was my favorite--it allowed me to talk more about my ECs and passions than what fit in a tiny chart, and gave a greater sense of who I was. Hopefully you took advantage of that, writing more than a list, but a few paragraphs on some of your most important ECs/experiences. So, anything could happen, although I'm more concerned with your ECs lacking rather than your stats (which ARE within the mid50% range for Brown).</p>

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<p>by the way, you probably dont want to include the "who's who among american high school students" honor on you app. Its viewed as a garbage award.</p>

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<p>I agree with Gatsby. Brown is possible but by no means a sure thing--have some safeties lined up.</p>

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<p>a 3.875 GPA worries you??? In my opinion, that is quite good....above an A-....</p>

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<p>oops sorry didn't see the weighted part...how much is it weighted?</p>

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<p>despite the weighted GPA, hopefully you are still in the top 5% of your class</p>

<p>Also, what is your unweighted (how many B's have you had?)</p>