<p>you've really done your research =)
i'm actually a brown med student (and former brown undergrad). i have a general pulse on what's going on in other aspects of the university because i just care and because i serve on some administrative committees...but i really don't know much specific information about our Am Civ department or the new Public Humanities MA</p>
<p>even if you can't meet with professors, have you tried contacting the department directly to ask for their advise? perhaps they can hook you up with some current students in the program
(honestly, i'd be surprised if a professor wouldn't be willing to meet with you in spite of the policy but it's probably best to talk to the department staff first)</p>