
Brown230362,
Brown
B.S., Neuroscience
Freshman at Brown University
Features Included
6
Essays
7
Schools
13
Scores
12
Advice
3
ECs
0
Sports

Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted5 schools
Brown, Wellesley, Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Scripps
Waitlisted or Withdrew1 schools
Pomona
Denied1 schools
UChicago
Brown University (Providence, RI)
Applied for a B.S. in Neuroscience
Accepted and Enrolled
Legacy: No
School Specific Essays
Supplemental Essay: “Why us” school essay
25 Words
"I love Brown because of the outlets in quad lampposts."
Talked about the intellectual curiosity and willingness to have complex discussions with classmates
Supplemental Essay: Diversity statement
15 Words
Finding a community that embraces the multi-cultural/US citizens abroad experience (through bubble tea runs)
Supplemental Essay: Unique question posed by school
66 Words
Where have you lived?
Quirky answer that brought humor to explaining how I didn't fit in in my hometown (essay began with "This particular cellular conglomeration came to be in Shanghai, where it remained for seven years."), and ending with reference to University's location ("I’ve never lived where winter means snow, not gray sludge or oppressive humidity- I’m excited to try it.")
School Specific Advice
Additional material sent in after waitlisted or deferred
36 Words
If you're deferred, send in additional materials (I sent a resume...
What I like about my school’s location and culture
35 Words
Close to Boston and urban opportunities but still in a school...

More Essays
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Befriended a neighbor's pet goat that was slaughtered for Eid; outraged before realizing people have different worldviews

General Admissions Advice
My advice about getting recommenders
18 Words
Take classes with the sponsors...
What might make for a good “Why Us” essay topic at my school
29 Words
Be honest– even if it's just "I love the...
Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice
24 Words
Only accept federal direct subsidized loans– they're...
Why I declined other schools
33 Words
Some other top choices didn't give me enough financial aid;...
Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
15 Words
You don't need one! Get ...
List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
22 Words
Didn't interview at safeties or Wellesley, and...
What set me apart from other applicants
44 Words
I did one thing really, really well, and devoted an unspeakable amount of...
Post-college plans
14 Words
Pretty undecided, but maybe...
How I chose schools to apply to
25 Words
College visits, but mostly paid attention to what...

High School Performance
Weighted GPA
4.45
Rank
N/A
College Classes In High School

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Test Scores
Highest SAT

1570
on 1600 scale
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Highest SAT
2320
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AP / IB Classes and Scores
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11 classes and scores

Sports
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Extracurriculars
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Quiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Broadcast Journalism / Media / Television, Tutoring/Mentoring

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