What are my chances of admittance to Brown University as a transfer student

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Hello,

I am currently a community college student majoring in economics. I will be graduating this Dec. I am a low-income, 24-year old student, so I suppose that would also make me a “non-traditional” student. I was home-schooled through high school and maintained a 3.9GPA. I had a few extra curricular activities in high school, but nothing really spectacular; volunteer work, participation in community activities-often music related, because I am also a self-taught classical pianist. At my CC, I have a 4.0GPA. I am a member of our school’s STEM club, a member of TRiO, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, as well as Sigma Kappa Delta English Honors. I have participated in work-study programs more than once, and I have maintained sometimes up to four part-time jobs through my educational career, many of which included leadership or management positions. I have a few work references who would be more than happy to write recommendations for me, along with teachers and leaders within my academic groups.

My ACT scores are currently expired, and I did not do particularly well on them back in 2010. I have considered taking the ACT/SAT again, but am unsure as to whether or not it would benefit me.

Brown University is my top choice. I live in Tennessee, and I am generally uninterested in any local schools, with the possible exception to Vanderbilt University.

Other schools I am interested in include the following:
Northwestern University
Washington University
Carnegie Mellon University
Duke University
Vanderbilt University
Emory University
University of Chicago

Is there anyone here who might have some insight as to my chances of admittance/acceptance to either Brown or any of the other schools I am interested in? I’m also open to any suggestions of improvement.

Thank you!

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Brown does has some special programs for students still at the undergrad level, post six years from HS graduation. You should specifically look at these programs for their respective criteria. That said, regardless, it is very competitive at the the transfer level—for instance just a couple of years ago–the University received around 1,950 transfer applications and it had plans to offer spots to around 200 students and enroll between 125 and 130. So, lets say about about a 10% acceptance rate.

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Thanks for the insight! I did know about the special program. However, I was not really sure if I was eligible for it, or if I should try a standard transfer application. I suppose since I have been in junior college for quite some time now, I thought I’d be disqualified for the adult transfer program. I know how competitive it is, and that does not really scare me away. I feel like I have a pretty strong application already, but it’s always good to get another set of eyes. In any event, I have a broad list of schools I am interested in, all of which I intend to apply for this fall. It will come down to whichever one accepts and offers me the best financial aid package! :bz

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If you can afford both the time and resources, sometimes a personal visit to clarify and explain your situation can pay dividends.