<p>I’ve always been lurking on these boards here but never felt compelled to post until now.</p>
<p>So yes, like a lot of people, I got rejected by Brown on the 31st. </p>
<p>And ever since, I still really can’t get over it… I mean, I’m okay with my rejection. It’s just that I still feel ever-oh-so determined to attend Brown still, whether as a transfer or for grad school. Brown was my #1 choice and I made that absolutely clear w/ reasons as to why-I guess that didn’t really help. </p>
<p>Many people say that if a school doesn’t accept you, than why bother still trying to get in? But really, I don’t think that’s true. </p>
<p>I’ve become so obsessed that I’ve gone on this page: [Welcome</a> to the Brown University Class of 2013!](<a href=“Undergraduate Admission | Brown University”>Undergraduate Admission | Brown University) enough times to notice that “The applicants we have chosen— including an orchestra concertmistress, a Texas Hold 'em expert, and a professional beekeeper— represent our vision of what Brown will mean in the next decade.” changes each time it is refreshed. </p>
<p>I’ve also realized anyone can access the Class of 2013 site as long as a valid e-mail address is used. </p>
<p>I want to go there so badly that I think about Thayer Street and ADOCH.</p>
<p>I really really want to forget about Brown but it’s just too hard. And let’s just say that the school I’m going to attend has nothing that I’m really looking forward too.</p>
<p>So, like my title says, is there anything that would make someone not want to attend Brown?</p>
<p>It’s a top school. As such, sometimes it’s very hard, and sometimes it’s very intense. There are wonderful people there, and there are people that are not so wonderful. There are very smart people, and there are probably people that seem to be less smart. It’s just a school. To be sure, it’s a marvelous school, among the best. But you will find your own place. Don’t obsess and don’t fill yourself with regrets about something that you have no control over. You will find yourself. Try to get past it, and you will feel much better. Don’t build it into something that it never was. My D, a current sophomore, really loves the school. But there have been times when the intensity of everything gets to be too much, and she needs to step back and come home for the weekend (once a semester). You will figure it out and the soreness of the rejection will pass and will fade away. Let that happen.</p>
<p>The ultra-low admit rate. Seriously, they had 16 applicants for every one space???</p>
<p>Still, I love Brown, even though I got rejected too. I’m such a die-hard that I just sent Brown AO an e-mail asking them if they could send me another one of those reject letters. I just want the Brown letterhead as a souvenir. :D</p>
<p>What other school(s) are you considering attending? Try me; I bet I can make you wish that you had never applied to Brown. (Not that this is the best way of coping, but it’s only been about a week since decisions… you’ll be fine with some time.)</p>
<p>^I’m done coping Super Magnolia I will always think that applying to Brown was the right choice, because my heart really does cry out for Brown (too bad Brown doesn’t return the favor!) </p>
<p>Anyways, I will be going to Michigan. Period. Unless Chicago pulls me off the waitlist…</p>
<p>Try identifying things you like about Michigan. Go to the Michigan site and try to get caught up in the enthusiasm of those who were admitted there. If you can, try to attend Michigan’s admitted students day or orientation. Go with an open mind/heart… Michigan can offer you a great college experience. You have the ability to control how it turns out. If you like Brown, then you are the type to WANT control over your education, surroundings, and life experiences. Take control. I went to a state university and I made the experience my own. You can too. Large schools have tons of opportunities, probably more than at Brown. Get on the Michigan website and facebook groups. Find clubs that look interesting. Research the faculty and what they’re up to currently. Investigate study abroad options or even study options at other US colleges (I did that). Although you are still disappointed about this change in plans, try to allow yourself to feel excitement for a new dream. Focus on the positive.</p>
<p>overly leftist campus (yes SDS, i am looking at you). minimal research funding (in the Economics Dept. at least). the fact that their financial aid is not international need-blind (again, at least in 2005). </p>
<p>you’ll be fine. case in point: a sophomore i TA-ed this semester said that his experience at (a top state university) to be “…better than Brown in everything. except maybe smarter kids, but not by much.” and to some degree i can see why that is the case.</p>
<p>looking back at my four years at brown, the best experience i’ve had are with the amazing people that does amazing things everyday. but i’m sure that is not exclusive to brown, since really smart kids go to school around the nation. also, what you do with the resources around you is much more important than what resources do you have.</p>
<p>in my case, i was rather bitter to be rejected from a particular school for undergrad. four years later, i rejected their offer of admission.</p>
<p>I second the rec to start getting excited about going to Michigan(which is a pretty good result, b. t. w.) Rejection hurts. I saw one of my best friends get waitlisted at a school she had been talking about like…our entire lives? But she figured she’d control the only thing left to control–her attitude—and is absolutely in love with the college she’s at now. =)</p>
<p>I have focused on the positive. I’ve already done my share of scouring on Michigan’s website to see what they offer and stuff like that. I gonna make the most out of what I have (which is quite a lot to say the least because, well, it’s Michigan!) for my next 4 years, and then some more. :D</p>
<p>As you can see, my location indicates that I’m more than ready to head off to Michigan.</p>
<p>I love Brown. I mean this is where I’ve always wanted to go to school. And yes, like plenty of others, I was rejected. </p>
<p>I’ve been emotionally distressed over the past few days. There are a lot of reasons why (you might be able to find my thread somewhere in here). </p>
<p>I’ve been accepted to the University of Chicago, which I know is a fantastic school, arguably stronger than Brown in certain academic fields. I’ve also been accepted to my state school’s honors college. Chicago is a fantastic school, I just don’t know how much I appreciate the “academic pressure” philosophy. I just think that students actually are more driven when they are happier and less stressed out. (I know, I think about Brown too much.) </p>
<p>At this point my only option for Brown is transfer. Unfortunately this is a year away. </p>
<p>I have to make a decision, do I want to go to my state school’s honors college next year and then try transferring. Or should I go to Chicago for a year, and then see whether or not I still want to transfer?</p>
<p>Haha thanks for everything everyone mentioned on here… it actually felt a lot better after I just spilled everything out. I guess I just had it all bottled it up and needed it to be let out and I didn’t really have an outlet for that because not even my parents knew I applied to Brown.</p>
<p>Brown has a lot of stupid snobby rich kids who only like the fact that it’s an Ivy League or are there because their parents/grandparents etc. attended…
I know what you mean though. It’s an unrequited love.</p>
I will always think that applying to Brown was the right choice, because my heart really does cry out for Brown (too bad Brown doesn’t return the favor!) </p>