Is it worth applying? [International]

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>It pains me to read that Brown is not need-blind for internationals, as when looking at all of these universities it stands out to me as the one I would most enjoy studying at (well, tied with Yale). Since I need a considerable amount of aid as an international from the UK, I’m beginning to wonder whether it is worth me applying…</p>

<p>My stats:</p>

<p>SAT I - 2270; 800CR, 700M, 770W
SAT II - 800 Lit, 770 Bio-E, 740 French w/ Listening
ECs: Average in the US but good compared to most UK students
Essays: Common App superb, haven’t written supplement
Hooks: Varied & interesting cultural heritage, 1st gen college</p>

<p>I wrote Brown off completely due to the financial aid situation but now as I submit my apps for the other US colleges I can’t help thinking about it. The $70 app fee isn’t cheap for me, but not expensive enough that I would submit a waiver, especially with their finaid policies.</p>

<p>Maybe since the aid is so limited for internationals, I’d be one of the few applicants for it as others are discouraged? Probably wishful thinking…</p>

<p>Anyway, any help would be much appreciated. I’m quite torn here :(</p>

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<p>don’t worry, your SAT is pretty good. And I believe you should at least try some financial aid…though Brown isn’t need-blind.</p>

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<p>The fact that it isn’t need-blind is what I’m worried about, since I will need quite a bit of financial aid. Is it reasonable to apply under these circumstances, or does international financial aid only go to global academic superstars?</p>