Friday, March 9, 2012

What are my chances of being accepted at Brown University?

I am a senior right now and soon to be applying. It has been my dream for some time to get go to Brown University. Here is the foundation of my credentials:



I have taken or currently am taking the hardest curriculum offered. This includes:

Every honors class available, four years of advanced Spanish, AP European History, AP United States History, AP Calculus, AP English, and AP Government.



My GPA is currently a 98.7 out of 100. I am ranked 5th in my class.



As for after school activities and awards:

I am a member of the Debate Team, Math Team, Future Business Leaders of America, Jazz Band, Chorus, Select Men's Choir, Theater Arts Program, National Honors Society.

I am the highest rank of Altar Server at my Catholic Parish. I have been for roughly 10 years now. I have been taking private Piano lessons for roughly 9 years now. I also take vocal lessons and I am the coordinator and conductor of a Bell Choir for Elderly Women at the local Assisted Living Home.

I have also managed holding a part time job for over two years now as a dietary aid at the same Assisted Living Home.



Awards and Honors:

First Place Novice Team, as well as many speaker awards in Debate Team.

First Place in a State-wide Website Development competition in Future Business Leaders of America.

First place Business Plan in a State-wide competition in Future Business Leaders of America

Valedictorian of my Catholic and Private Middle School.

Third place in a Computer Problem Solving competition in Future Business Leaders of America.

Music student of the year.

I have obtained many medals at Solo and Ensemble competitions at Rhode Island College for piano playing.

I will be participating in a Mathematics Competition at WPI this November.

I played the second leading male in last year's Theater Arts production of "Chicago."



My SAT Scores:

Mathematics: 560

Reading: 610

Writing: 620



*** I am currently getting tutored in SAT Mathematics privately. My score is expected to break 700 this time around, as I was having an off-day last time. I am also taking a private SAT course for writing and reading.



I plan on taking the US History, Math Level 1, and Literature subject tests in October.



Alright, well I think that covers everything. I may have forgotten some things. Anyway, if anyone here has any knowledge of the school, let me know what kind of shot you think I have of getting accepted!What are my chances of being accepted at Brown University?
Your activities seem great. You aren't like the other applicants who have somewhat random activities. You seem to be really strong in music, especially singing, and you are also very accomplished. That's good. The bad part is, you only have a few more opportunities to take both the SAT I and your SAT Subject Tests. With you current SAT I scores, you will not get in, just because it appears that you really are not strong at math or english, two essential parts of education. A 700 in each section may not cut it either. The median for a school like Brown is probably around 2160-2190 (average of 720 to 730 per section). Bear in mind that the people below this median can be legacies, athletes or minorities. That means that if you are lacking those things, you really need a 2220-2250 to be in the ball park. THat means you need to average 740 to 750 in each section. THat is a bit drastic of a change from your current scores, but if you can do it, you put yourself in range for the school. In addition, you have to make sure all of those SAT subject tests (maybe you can get away with just 2) are above 750. I think your activities and GPA are great, but your standardized test scores CAN keep you out of a school.What are my chances of being accepted at Brown University?
Overachiever huh? LOL. Okay. Well I say that your chances are excellent. You're very involved with everything. You seem to be a great student and are very well rounded. I'd say you're chances are very good. Good job.What are my chances of being accepted at Brown University?
everything looks good. those sat scores don't seem to reflect everything else. you make yourself sound smart. those scores don't.
your chances sound really good..i'd retake the SAT..other than that you're pretty much covered.

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