<p>Stop messing with her about her SAT scores. Not only are they perfectly within range and better than mine, but scores matter for a lot less than you may think.</p>
<p>sl - If your essays and recs are as impressive as your credentials, I have no doubt you will be accepted.</p>
<p>"Not only are they perfectly within range and better than mine, but scores matter for a lot less than you may think."</p>
<p>But that's bad for her -- she has good scores!</p>
<p>Wait mensa, just a moment ago you were saying my SAT scores were too low but now they're "good"? Which one is it?</p>
<p>"Wait mensa, just a moment ago you were saying my SAT scores were too low but now they're "good"? Which one is it?"</p>
<p>You sense a contradiction there?
They aren't good enough as to wow anybody.
They are better than low SATs
They don't matter that much anyway at Brown unless they are super, which they are not.
When you come from a school they don't know, you better have a way to show that your GPA really means something.Your SATs aren't that convincing.</p>
<p>You could get in. Regional helps.</p>
<p>I hope you know how east coast leftie Brown is. Only Wesleyan comes comes close.</p>
<p>You should definitely visit.</p>
<p>First of all, how close-minded can you possibly be about the south?</p>
<p>Nobody from the south is liberal or would enjoy a liberal environment? Sorry, I'm about as liberal as Dennis Kucinich and since I'm applying to Brown, I've already done my research on it, thanks.</p>
<p>My school is in the the top 200 in the nation (at least according to Newsweek) and last year's salutatorian went to Brown. So also don't assume that Brown isn't going to know anything about my school, which you probably did just because it is in one of the red states. (And therefore, it's GPA is worthless? Right.)</p>
<p>I guess it's not just southern rednecks that are the only ignorant ones, eh?</p>
<p>You'll fit right in there.</p>
<p>"Western Kentucky is not just a little different. If you don't agree with that, I suggest you tell the Brown admissions department (and Yale, Harvard, etc) not to admit you for reasons of geographic diversity."</p>
<p>I wasn't at all implying that it wasn't different. I know it's an adjustment. The way I took the previous statement was that Eastern KY is an isolated spot filled with rednecks who never get out. Believe me, I've been to the east coast plenty of times. I know that attitudes vary and that there is a significant difference in culture. I also know that a lot of people in KY have experience interacting with the east coast and that it's not going to be a "different world" because we are finally going to encounter "them city folk." I am just tired of hearing the stereotype that people from our geographical region will have trouble with the north because we are less hip, less liberal, or whatever the arguement of the day may be. I am sorry if I spoke too harshly, but it is a sore spot. I live in one of the three counties in KY that voted for Kerry with an overwhelming majority and voted for gay marriage. We have an open gay community in our school and the local university in our town has one of the largest homosexual populations in the country. My point being that, as sljaeger already stated, not everyone from a red state is a bible-thumping conservative who is die-hard Bush and has never gotten out of their "hick town." Again, I apologize for perhaps being too abrupt and not stating my point clearly enough. Perhaps I read too much into the previous conversations.</p>
<p>No problem Scurf, apologies on this side too if I was thick-headed, which is definitely possible at times. You are right about stereotypes. Also, many of the red state values are good, and not all blue state is perfect to say the least. Thank you for your thoughtful words.</p>
<p>You look strong to me. And geographical diversity definitely helps.</p>
<p>Same here mensa, no hard feelings at all. Thanks for having patience with me. I am glad we had the chance to exchange thoughts. :)</p>
<p>sljaeger -- you have a good record and a good story to tell. I think your qualifications put you well in the running for Brown.</p>
<p>If after visiting and thinking it over you find Brown (or some other school) really feels like a perfect fit for you -- let the college know about that. And be sure to take advantage of the essays to let the college know who you really are.</p>
<p>Essays and any interviews you do will carry a lot of weight. All of the Ivies look for real individuals with a drive for learning. Recommendations are important too -- but your scores and grades are fine.</p>
<p>The thing to remember is that all of the really competitive schools like Brown receive far more well-qualified applicants than they can accept, and so some admission decisions end up being a little "arbitrary" and may depend as much on the "mix" they are aiming for in the overall class.</p>
<p>I think your geographic location may help a little, though the quality of your school will be a factor pro or con too.</p>
<p>You are well qualified and will end up at a great school somewhere -- for sure!</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>