<p>So basically I have fallen in love with Brown (like a bazillion other people) and was wondering whether I have a decent shot at regular decision, or whether Im wasting my time.</p>
<p>Female
Florida
2014
Public
Sends some grads to top schoolslast year we had a few kids go to Brown, Princeton, Columbia, Northwestern, Rice, etc., but most go to instate publicswe consistently place in the top 100 high schools according to Newsweek if that matters
Wont apply for financial aid</p>
<p>UW GPA: 3.96
W GPA: 6.00 (Ive heard that FL does crazy weightings, so take that with a grain of salt)
Class rank: 13/ 536
top 2%
Hardest course load possible </p>
<p>SAT I (first try)2200
Critical reading: 740
Math: 680
Composite: 1420
Writing: 780, essay 10/12</p>
<p>SAT I (second try)2280
Critical reading: 740
Math: 750
Composite: 1490
Writing: 790, essay 8/12</p>
<p>SAT II
U.S. History: 790
Literature: 750
Math I (taking in November)</p>
<p>APs
World history-5, art history-5, U.S. history-5, calc AB-5, English lang-4, bio-4, French lit-3
APs senior year: macro/micro, Eng. lit, stat, physics B, French language, and music theory</p>
<p>Extracurricular Activities
Piano (ten years)
Newspaper 11, 12-news section editor
Tutoring/mentoring club 10, 11-board, 12-VP of communications (120+ hrs community service)
French Honor Society 10, 11, 12-secretary/treasurer
La Sertoa (school service club) 9, 10, 11, 12
National Honor Society 11, 12
Beta Honor Society 10, 11, 12
Quill & Scroll Honor Society 11, 12
Chorus 10 (I couldnt take this junior or senior year because of scheduling conflicts w/newspaper)</p>
<p>AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Semifinalist (and hopefully finalist
PSAT was 234)</p>
<p>Summer activities
Duke TIP literature course
Duke TIP music course</p>
<p>Other
Nominated for/participated in NYLC grade 10
Have had a few poems/short stories published on Teen Inks website (not sure whether thats worth mentioning)</p>
<p>Hook: Okay, so this probably isnt a hook, but Im really involved with piano, and I hope Im able to convey that in my application. Ive been hired to play at local venues and have done community service associated with it; its the subject of my essay; Im sending the arts supplement and have a great recommendation from my teacher; music is my intended major; etc. I mention this because an admissions officer told me that Brown likes to see focus.</p>
<p>Other recommendations should be good as well.</p>
<p>Anyone have any thoughts? Thank you thank you thank you in advance!</p>