<p>Hi all! I’m applying to Brown as a transfer student and going crazy waiting for a decision. That being said, I have heard so, so, so many times that Brown admissions are famed for being total crap shoots. Well, not total but I understand that it’s not always predictable who will be accepted/rejected. Does anybody know why this is? Is there another thread similar to this I overlooked? I mean I know they judge GPA and test scores like every other school - especially Ivys! - but… there seems to be more facets that weigh in on Brown decisions.</p>
<p>Any feedback would be truly embraced!</p>
<p>Brown has an open curriculum, and not all students are able to handle the freedom that that entails. It helps to have evidence that you are a self-directed learner who has pursued opportunities beyond the pre-packaged stuff your school makes available.</p>
<p>The reason that Brown admissions is less easy to “chance” than most other schools is that Brown is much more interested in the individual. Yes, it’s good to have high scores, but that’s not all Brown is looking for. As LoremIpsum said, Brown’s looking for people who will enjoy and take advantage of the Open Curriculum we have here. This information isn’t readily available in your SAT scores and grades; therefore, Brown’s admissions is much more based on your essays and recommendations.</p>
<p>To both who replied, that’s incredibly enlightening. Thanks so much.</p>