Transferring to Brown?

Transfer Students
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Hello everyone.

I would love to hear some advice on my situation if possible.

I am currently an honors student at a top-25 university. I really am enjoying my time at my current college, but I am torn for the following reason.

I came into college without a clear path for what I wanted to do in my future. By chance and out of a whim of curiosity, I decided to take a class in a new language. I never expected to fall in love with a language, its history, and its culture, but I believe I have. The problem is that the program here is very small: only four sequential language courses and a scattering of history courses, but ones taught in English. Taking these courses unfortunately only culminates in a minor.

I have done some research for colleges that offer a major in this program, and Brown is one of the 15 or so in the U.S.

If you think that this is a viable reason for transferring and if I am a solid candidate for such a great school, please let me know. I will post some of my stats to give you an idea of my academic caliber.

HS GPA: 4.0 UW
Projected College GPA in first semester: 3.7-8
ACT: 32 (First try)
SAT: Never taken
I’ve also heard that Brown takes financial aid into consideration for transfers, and I would not need it.

Some additional information:

I did apply to Brown as a senior under influence by my parents, but my application was admittedly spur of the moment and last minute, and I was rejected as expected. I am also trying to find out if they retain and look at old applications just out of curiosity. I did, however, receive acceptances from a few other ivies.

Thank you for your time and have a great day :slight_smile:

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Hi! I found this post and was wondering if you were able to get into Brown and if you would be willing to give me so tips if you were accepted. Thanks!

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The essays are usually a make or break. In your essay tell them one paradigm of your life that makes you interesting, and not just grades/test scores. For example, Dr. michio kaku, told Harvard in his application he wrote his story of how he built a particle accelerator in his own garage, and how it lead to a blackout in his home. Tell them something that about what you love, and tell them why Brown would be the best choice for you because there are a multitude of schools with bigger foreign language programs. Best of luck!