the photo

Colleges & Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>i’ve been hearing mixed messages about that photo you have to send in. what is it for? just facebook? thanks</p>

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<p>The photo is a very important part of your application..see here</p>

<p>Admission Policies and Factors
Admission requirements:</p>

<pre><code>* Essay(s) required
* SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject or ACT with writing Required
</code></pre>

<p>Very important admission factors:</p>

<pre><code>* Character/Personal Qualities
</code></pre>

<p>*** Appearance/Good Looks**<<<<< This is where the photo comes in
* Rigor of secondary school record
* Talent/Ability</p>

<p>Important admission factors:</p>

<pre><code>* Class Rank
* Application Essay
* Extracurricular Activities
* Recommendations
</code></pre>

<p>Considered:</p>

<pre><code>* Alumni Relation
* Geographical Residence
* Interview
* Racial/Ethnic Status
* Standardized Test Scores
* State Residency
* Volunteer Work
* Work Experience
</code></pre>

<p><a href="http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3746&profileId=1%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3746&profileId=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Also, if you're pretty enough, you might get a button</p>

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<p>ha ha. okay, I know I sound ridiculous, but I honestly want to know what they use it for. I mean, do i just send them my senior portrait? or a casual pic.? ahhhh!</p>

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<p>is that appearance thing really true? cuz i know collegeboard lies sometimes</p>

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<p>I asked about the photo during an info session and they said the main reason is because after reading so many essays, the pic helps them remember that each app is a person. Also, if you're accepted the dean sees the photo or something, and therefore can identify you right away once you arrive.</p>

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<p>I know that's what they tell us soundistheoword, but honestly d you think the dean will remember that many ppl? i doubt it.</p>

<p>I think it's a nother way to get around the race thing and maybe an appearance thing. I'm not three million percent sure on the appearance thing though because I'd say only about half the ppl are attractive there...you know?</p>

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<p>hah - I highly doubt every student is remembered. but I think it makes the connection easier for the dean. and I'm friends with someone who is a freshman this year and she said that the dean knew her name and her roommate's when they were moving in, so there's at least some validity to what they say.</p>

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<p>they analyze your facial structure and facial muscles tensions using a computer algorithm and determine a "ugly/hot" score.</p>

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<p>"they analyze your facial structure and facial muscles' tensions using a computer algorithm and determine a "ugly/hot" score."<br>
hahahahahaha</p>

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<p>About remembering people: I was with a friend once watching Improvidence perform during one of their long shows, and an admissions officer came just to watch for a moment and actually recognized my friend and made it clear that he remembered his essay, despite never having met my friend.</p>