Is it worth the ED?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>Brown has always been my dream school but i know it is somewhat unrealistic…is it worth my ED? what do you think it will increase my chances by?</p>

<p>White male
Texas
Large competitive high school
anticipated major: psych/bio</p>

<p>Academics</p>

<p>GPA: 4.02 (W) ??(UW)
Rank: 140/955 (top15%)
ACT: 33 - Writing(31) Math(35) Reading(32) Science(34)
SAT II’s: taking in october (Math II and Lit)
Sr sched: BC Calc, AP Bio, AP Eng IV, AP Govt/Econ
Jr APs: AP US History, AP Enlish III, AP Computer Science
Soph APs: AP World History</p>

<p>Extra Currics</p>

<p>Math Honor Society - (12)
Founder/President of Vehicle Enthusiasts Club - (12)
Co-Founded Red Cross Club - Treasurer - (9,10,11,12)
National Honor Society - 30 hrs of comm serv a semester - (9,10,11,12)
Internation Jewish organization (BBYO) held position in chapter for 2 yrs and attended leadership programs every summer - (9,10,11,12)
Anti-Drug Club - (9,10,11)
Jewish Student Union - (9,10)
Health Occupations Students of America - (10,11)
JV Swimming/Diving - (9,10)
Water Polo team - (10)</p>

<p>Awards</p>

<p>AP Scholar with Honor
Most improved/Swimmer of the year - 2 yrs in a row
3 chapter awards for jewish youth group</p>

<p>Comm serv/work</p>

<p>300+ hours of comm serv through local hospital, red cross, and jewish youth group
held atleast one job since 13 yrs old</p>

<p>Activities</p>

<p>Played guitar for 9 years
4 yrs tennis</p>

<p>Recommendations - 2 solid recs from teachers, and 1 from counselor</p>

<p>Essays- working on right now, they are turning out pretty good.
*Family probs fresh/soph year trying to address in essay to compensate for poor grades:[</p>

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<p>please? anyone? :{{</p>

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<p>Hey, based on what you said, I really think that you have a chance! I really do everything is what it should be. I bet you that some other people would tell you that your class rank is not good enough, but i really think that it is, especially because your high school is competitive. And it is a good class rank anyway. I think you should go for it and apply early, I do not see any reason that you would get in. Well, I know that it is competitive and that a lot of qualified people do not get in, but I am saying that I do not see anything that would keep you from getting in, and I do think you have a good chance. So, in my honest opinion, I think you should apply ED. I am in the same situation, I want to apply early to Brown, and I feel extremely unqualified and it’s sad and I don’t know if it is worth it, but I think it is worth a shot anyway cause I like it so much. </p>

<p>Anyway, yes I think you have a shot, I dont think it is irrational or out of line at all, so I definitely think it would be worth it for you.</p>

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<p>If you really like it, apply early, but I will say now, it will be a reach. Your EC’s are fairly normal, though your grades and tests are pretty good. You have a chance though of course.</p>

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<p>please? anyone?:[</p>

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<p>r u flipping crazy??? u def have a chance!!! the only thing is y is ur class so damn big and why r u ranked number 140 with over a 4.0 gpa? maybe ur school multiplies ur scores differently…</p>

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<p>By all means, apply ED if you love Brown. The major weakness I see in your application is your class rank. :frowning: It’s worth applying, though. You definitely have a chance!</p>

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<p>Honestly, I dont think you have a chance. Like someone said before your class rank isnt great and your test scores aren’t Ivy Leauge caliber.</p>

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<p>his test scores are fine…</p>

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<p>@ Dolphindolphin,</p>

<p>How are his scores not Ivy-caliber when the middle 50% at brown is 31-36?</p>