Bee822

Oops, I must have misunderstood the test requirements. That's a lot better than, if I don't have to submit my SAT score,since my ACT is clearly higher. I figured that even though Brown doesn't have my major exactly, it is more flexible with curriculum and perhaps I can create something. Also, if I did get in, I'm sure it will always be better to have a degree from Brown than another lesser known school with an advertising major. I could be wrong though.... I'm flexible with what a major in, but I do know I am aiming to get into the creative side of advertising. I've heard it's less what you major in and more your experience. Thanks for all the responses!

BeanTownGirl

Brown is awesome, the acceptance rate last year was 9%.
If it were me, I would prefer a university that offered some courses/majors more directly related to my future career, if for no other reason that it would help me decide if I am truly interested in that field. Northwestern for example is highly selective but also has advertising (not a major though). You could major in a liberal arts subject such as English but also minor or at least dabble in courses related to the advertising field. Why not get everything you want instead of just some of it?
Perhaps reading through these links will help you focus your search better:
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/s...&q=advertising

Bee822

I talked to my college counselor yesterday.
She said I probably shouldn't major in advertising, it's too narrow. She also said communications is a bit broad, and that a Marketing and Design double major, if possible, is probably the best. But apparently to get into this field, it doesn't really matter what degree you have. I've heard some people say creative writing, art, any liberal arts degree, would be ok. So I don't know what to do!!

Also, I asked about Brown. She didn't shoot me down right away, as I was expecting. She told me to go ahead and apply, because "it never hurts to have a reach school". So I think I will!

Now my main concern is financial safeties. I need to get as many grants/scholarships/aid as possible, because I'm in charge of paying for it.