<p>Brown is far and away my first choice. Would it be stupid to say this in my “why” short essay? Would they just not take it seriously?</p>
<p>It wouldn't be stupid, but I'm sure a lot of people do it. Everyone applying wants to get in -it wouldn't really add anything.</p>
<p>But it doesn't hurt! Just try to show that it is in the rest of your essay.</p>