A few questions about Brown

Obstinate
Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:06:33 +0000

First of all, I’m a High School Sophomore, but I must say I am quite sick of it and I dream about Brown daily :). Well a few questions:

I’m an African-American male, 3.667 GPA, all Honors classes, going to take all AP/Honors next year, all As except for a C in Math. I also started a Music Club at school, and am Secretary of another club. I also plan to do lots of environment work. I also got a 1560 on my PSAT (first try). Think I have a good chance of getting in?
I live in a single parent household, and my mom makes around $40,000/year. If accepted, would everything be free or would I have to do work study or anything?
Do you know anyone in Environmental House? I heard about it, and I fell in love. But I strongly dislike drugs and alcohol (not religious reasons, personal preference). I also get huge migranes if I’m trying to sleep and people are talking loudly/invade my personal space at night. I’m not the most social guy in the world, but I like having close friends. Should I go for West House or opt out for Quiet Hall or Substance-Free housing?
I’m signing up for lots of free programs in which you travel the world, educational trips. Would that look better on my app?
How’s it like in the summer and winter? Being that I live in California, I’m not used to frigid winters, but I’ve been to Atlanta before and survived a day of below-freezing temperatures (insanely cold, but I think I could get used to it!). And are the summers like really hot? Or do the days vary?
How are the Urban Studies programs at Brown?
Any help would be very appreciated. I can’t wait to get this high school nightmare over with!