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What is the most important part of the application?Every component of the application, from the transcript to the recommendations and from the essays to the short responses, helps us piece together a candidate’s story. Because we believe it is the best forecast of what kind of Brown student you will be, what you havedoneas a high school student will have the most influence on our admission decision. In that regard, the transcript showing your courses and your performance in them is a key source of information, but no single part of the application can tell a complete story. That is why we read each student’s application file from cover to cover.What kinds of awards or distinctions should I include in my application?You should include those achievements of which you are particularly proud or help demonstrate the depth or breadth of your talents and interests. Keep in mind that a judiciously selected sampling may make a stronger impression than an exhaustive list.For academic awards, you should include enough detail so that we will understand the context of your accomplishment. For example, if you have won a poetry contest or placed high in a math competition, let us know at least in general terms the number of entrants or competitors and whether your award is an individual or ?team achievement. You would not need to provide descriptions for common extracurricular recognitions, such as first chair of the orchestra, science club officer, sports team captain, or yearbook editor, but do note your title or role. If the activity or achievement is likely less familiar to those outside your community, you may wish to include a brief explanation.

May I submit examples of my academic work?For the overwhelming majority of applicants, your academic records and the support of your recommenders will provide all the information we need, but you may choose to submit, for example, an abstract describing a science or math research project for which you have been recognized. Talented creative writers might send a few carefully selected pieces (or excerpts). As a general rule, though, keep in mind that we favorqualityoverquantityin an application—extra ?stuff‖ can sometimes be a distraction!May I submit supplemental materials to demonstrate special nonacademic talents?It is certainly not necessary or expected that you provide anything other than a thoughtfully completed application. If you have reached a high level of accomplishment in a particular area, such as music or art, you may send a representative sample of your talent, typically in the form of a Compact Disc (CD).All supplementary items, including creative writing samples, should be clearly identified and sent directly to the Admission Office. We will arrange for faculty in the appropriate department to review the samples and alert us to applicants who show unusual promise.Should you have unique skills that do not fall into the categories of music, art, or creative writing, you are generally advised simply to describe them within your application rather than to send videos or other materials.Because we cannot return any supplementary materials, please do not send your originals!

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