<p>This year, I feel like I have seen a lot of people on College Confidential listing Brown as their top choice college. I don’t remember seeing this quite as much in previous years, but it could just be that I wasn’t looking. Has anyone else noticed this?</p>
<p>At our neighborhood school here, there are 5-6 students who I know of applying to Brown ED. Quite a few (3-5) applying to UPenn, too. As far as I know, though, none to Harvard, one to Yale, 2 to Princeton (one is athlete with likely). 1 to Columbia, I think. I don’t know about the rest. But, as far as I know, Brown is the top ED/SCEA school here this year.</p>
<p>My guess is the pool size will be the same as last year plus or minus 3%. You’re likely more sensitive to it because you’re applying, which is perfectly natural. Best of luck!</p>
<p>@DiscipulusBonus, I just wanted to add, don’t needlessly worry about something you have no control over. If I were you, I would use this last week to printout and review and (if need be) revise your application. That’s all you can do at this point.</p>
<p>Try to do a cold read of your application from the perspective of the admissions officer. After reading it, how would you briefly sum up the applicant? Do you have a cohesive message? Is it clear and concise?</p>
<p>Look at every word and every entry. Is there any way to add additional context or color to an award or activity? Is there perhaps a better way to phrase a sentence? A better word choice? Do this at least once day until you believe it’s near-perfect.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>You don’t state your age. Brown has always been on the most desireable list because of its very open liberal curriculum. </p>