RED PROGRAM

Brown University

School Type

Private

Writing Requirements

Common App Questions,

College Questions

Optional Materials

Academic paper, research abstract,
or creative writing sample
Music or visual art submissions (SlideRoom)

Acceptance Rate

5%

Admissions Type(s)

Early Decision (ED)
Regular Decision (RD)

Deadline

ED – November 1
RD – January 5

Overview

Writing Requirements

Question 1
Brown’s Open Curriculum allows students to explore broadly while also diving deeply into their academic pursuits. Tell us about any academic interests that excite you, and how you might pursue them at Brown. (Max 250 words)

 

Question 2  
Students entering Brown often find that making their home on College Hill naturally invites reflection on where they came from. Share how an aspect of your growing up has inspired or challenged you, and what unique contributions this might allow you to make to the Brown community. (Max 250 words)

 

Question 3  
Brown students care deeply about their work and the world around them. Students find contentment, satisfaction, and meaning in daily interactions and major discoveries. Whether big or small, mundane or spectacular, tell us about something that brings you joy. (Max 250 words)

 

Question 4  
Help us get to know you better by reflecting briefly on each of the questions below. We expect that answers will range from a few words to a few sentences at most. What three words best describe you? (3 words)

 

Question 5  
If you could teach a class on any one thing, whether academic or otherwise, what would it be? (Max 100 words)

 

Question 6
In one sentence, Why Brown? (50 words)

Optional Materials

Academic paper, research abstract, or creative writing sample
If you believe an achievement is especially important, you may choose to submit an abstract of a science or math research project, or a few carefully chosen creative writing excerpts. All submissions should be uploaded through your Brown Applicant Portal.

 

Music or visual art submissions (SlideRoom)
Visual art and music portfolios are evaluated by faculty from the Brown Visual Arts and Music departments. To submit your portfolio, use the Brown SlideRoom portal.

About Brown

About Brown

• Providence, RI
• Founded in 1764
• Private institution
• Collegetown

 

School Is Known For 

• Innovative teaching and research
• Well-regarded programs in English and history
• Highly ranked Warren Alpert Medical School
• About 50 admitted first-year undergraduates are accepted to the Alpert Medical School through Brown’s eight-year Program in Liberal Medical Education each year
• Notable alumni include John D. Rockefeller Jr., John F. Kennedy Jr. and CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner

 

Culture 

• Compete in the Ivy League
• Located atop College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island; college town feel
• Thayer Street serves as a center of activity for shopping and dining
• All students at Brown are required to live on campus for their first six semesters
• More than 500 student organizations on campus; for example, the Brown Noser satirical newspaper
• Consistently strong men’s and women’s lacrosse teams

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