Getting Into Brown

11 Dorrance Street,Providence RI 02903

24 April, 2022

Description

During this presentation, we’ll explore how you can both “fit in” and “stand out” in one of the country's largest applicant pools! Brown University is many students’ top choice, but it is also one of the country’s most difficult colleges to get into. We’ll explore what makes Brown so desirable, but we’ll focus more on what you need to know to maximize your chances of admission. This presentation, by the author of Getting into Brown: Successful Applicants’ Essays, Resumes, and Interviews, examines what distinguishes Brown from its rivals: What we'll cover: -Brown's Open Curriculum - its workings and implications -Unusual majors and programs -Emphasis on writing and on the integration of knowledge -Academic connections beyond the school itself -Life at Brown - and beyond College Hill We’ll discuss—in detail—how to approach the essays, recommendations, alumni interviews, video portfolio, and other elements of the application—to develop an integrated application keyed to Brown This event is part of Extra Credit, our how-to series teaching you all the things school never will. Follow us at Graduate Providence for upcoming events. Presenter: Richard Montauk Length: 60 minutes Location: Poindexter Coffee Details: This presentation is FREE and open to the public! Register for your space today!