Quirky academic

pandapals
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:47:46 +0000

I think all colleges want to put across this idea that they care about you being yourself, but I feel like Brown really walks the talk. If you really are passionate about academics and want to take a class because you are genuinely interested in it, even if it has nothing to do with your major, then Brown sounds like the place for you.

Just do what you want to do. The worst thing you can do is follow some formula about how to get in there. Obviously you need good tests scores and grades. But for EC’s…just do what you’re passionate about and tell them about it through your essays and short responses. The most important thing is to have a “Why Brown” essay that’s not just I am smart, I want to go to an Ivy League, and you have a higher acceptance rate than YPHS. Just convey why you want to go to Brown and not just a top school, and you’ll be good (assuming everything else in your application is in order/exemplary)