Brown University

“Got good grades (top 5), was very involved inSep 04 2003Political Science
Got good grades (top 5), was very involved in extracurriculars, have an interesting background, came from an underrepresented city in New England.
Female

“The admissions office loves to get an overall senseSep 03 2003Other
the admissions office loves to get an overall sense of "who this person is" when reading a file. Try to come across as honestly and genuinely as possible. They can see through bull after reading 16,500 files.
SAT: 1570 Male

“I got a letter from an administration official sayingSep 03 2003Physics
I got a letter from an administration official saying he loved my essay, so I guess that helped. I don't really know.
SAT: 1450 Male

“To get into brown you must be yourself andSep 01 2003Political Science
To get into brown you must be yourself and be a well rounded person. Be diverse in your activities and opened minded as well. Be creative and original and do the best you can.
Male

“On my application, I presented myself as honestly asAug 19 2003Undecided
On my application, I presented myself as honestly as possible. I ignored tips on essay-writing and how to market myself, choosing instead to convey that I am passionate about a variety of things, that I have a number of faults, and that I don't have it all figured out just yet. My numbers (GPA, SAT I, SAT II, etc.) put me in the running, but I believe my carefully crafted essay and my chance discussion with the area admissions director helped demonstrate my thirst for knowledge and my interest in Brown. My recommenders (guidance counselor, social science teacher, natural science teacher) all knew me well - in different ways. This allowed the admissions committee to get a clearer picture of the traits that made me a strong candidate.

No single accomplishment or characteristic made me an extremely desirable applicant. The enthusiasm I demonstrated through my extracurricular activities, essay, and interview still compelled the admissions committee to admit me, though. In my experience with the school, I've found that Brown is especially concerned with personal qualities and appreciates sincerity in an applicant. I wish you the best of luck.
SAT: 1530 Male