<p>Originally, I thought if I got into Brown, I’d be going. Like I wouldn’t even think twice about it, but now that I’ve been accepted to a couple great California schools, I am really apprehensive on going out of state.</p>
<p>I love the Californian lifestyle and I couldn’t imagine leaving it now. I was thinking about experience a new way of life by going to Berkeley in Nor Cal (I’m originally from So Cal), but I’m not sure if I could make the move across the country.</p>
<p>I know I haven’t even been accepted yet, but I can’t believe I might pass up Brown if I get in because I want to stay in California. </p>
<p>Then again, I wasn’t even considering Berkeley until I got in, and then suddenly it seemed like the perfect school for me. Maybe, I’m just preparing myself for rejection, so if I do get rejected, I won’t react like it’s the end of the world.</p>
<p>What about you guys? Would you choose Brown over everywhere?</p>
<p>Brown is my #1 choice, but i’ve accepted the fact that I almost definitely won’t get in and that I’ll probably stay in the midwest. It’s unlikely, but if I get in, I’m so there.</p>
<p>Brown remains now, as it was back in November when I applied ED, my number one choice. However, I’m prepared for / expecting the worst. </p>
<p>Wowie, it’s funny that you are debating leaving California for Brown- I’m considering doing virtually the opposite. I live in CT and just got into USC, and now USC is looking like a great place to go. At least I won’t be crushed when I don’t get in. :)</p>
<p>I’m leaving CA for college lol. The weather sucks when it gets up to 115…it seriously does in early September (well at least where I live- Riverside County/Orange County border) and I want a change in scenery. However, just like the OP, I don’t know how I’ll be handle living without the California lifestyle; it’ll take some time to get used to it. Hopkins is my #1 choice but Brown and Dartmouth are after that.</p>
<p>115? I live in Ohio and we all start crying when it gets anywhere near 90. One of the only advantages to living here is that no matter where I go to school, I’ll be ready for the weather. Ohio’s ridiculously bipolar- it snowed 2in last friday morning, and then there I was saturday sitting in 68F sunlight.</p>
<p>@ Anonmity, USC is in LA so the weather there doesn’t get quite as hot I don’t believe. 70s mostly, or so my relatives tell me (they live there). :)</p>
<p>Also, about Dartmouth… you are going to be in for a HUGE shocker if that happens! CT gets pretty cold, but my god, Hanover, NH is like the tundra. I applied there as well. Fun times!</p>
<p>Wait, Wowie, I swear you and I are twins! I was accepted to UC Berkeley too, and was so shocked because I hadn’t even considered Berkeley beforehand. Now, I’m in love with it. I’m opposite from you, because I actually live in New England, and want to go across the country for the awesome new experience. I always thought I’d choose Brown over anything, but now I’m not so sure. My mindset right now, is that if I get into Brown, I’ll have to really think about things. But if I don’t, then I know I can still have an AWESOME time at Berkeley!</p>
<p>In state tuition at Berkeley may be a good idea (it’s VERY different from socal & an amazing school). however, I wouldn’t consider it for out of state tuition.</p>
<p>Haha so strange how everyone wants out of their comfort zone!</p>
<p>I haven’t visited Berkeley yet, but all my friends love it there. I’ve briefly seen USC and all my friends love it there too. From what I hear, you can’t get wrong at either university and you will really enjoy your experience.</p>
<p>I don’t really have friends at Brown (or know anyone from California who’s made the move there) and that’s why I’m soo apprehensive.</p>
<p>I guess I shouldn’t start freaking out before I even get in haha! I doubt I will even. I think it’s my way of letting myself down softly.</p>
<p>@Chelsea: Yeah I lived in Orange County for 11 years. Its a lot nicer there and the weather is awesome since its so close to the beach. Though I’ve lived here all my life so I’m ready for some change :D.</p>
<p>I still love Brown and would certainly attend if admitted, but since my ED deferral, I’ve come to love some of my other choices just as much. I expected to be accepted in December – rather naively, I realize now – but this time around, I’m expecting rejection, realistically. I think the worst case scenario would be a waitlist – it would be heartbreaking to turn down the spot, but I’ve decided that should that situation arise, I’ll move on from the process and pay my Northwestern deposit. In two days, we’ll know everything. It’ll all be over, finally, and that’s what matters most to me at this point! Good luck everybody!</p>
<p>I would, yes. Brown feels perfect for me. But the 8% acceptance rate kinda shoots that down. I’ll see what happens in two days…but if I am rejected, it will hurt.</p>
<p>If i get into Brown, I am so willing to go into debt. but if not, i still have great options to choose from… But Brown is the number 1 and has been since the 7th grade.</p>
<p>D applied to Brown as a “reach” school, and figured if a miracle occurred and she got in, she would feel compelled to go. Now, though, she has gotten into some great schools (Wellesley, Bryn Mawr, Carleton, Grinnell, WashU) that she has more than enough to choose from. Heck, when she got wait-listed by Amherst it rolled right off her.</p>
<p>I know Brown has a lot to offer, but honestly, so do a lot of other schools. You are all good students, and will do well no matter what your diploma says. We all know school rankings mean virtually nothing, and at a certain level all these schools do the same thing (except maybe you can play your Harvard alum network to score a job at Goldman). Don’t let whatever happens on Thursday ruin your life–you haven’t been arrested or run over someone.</p>
Good luck everybody!</p>