2014-2015 Brown University Application Thread

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Thank you letters won't affect your admissions decision either way, but you should generally ask your interviewers whether it's okay to send them a thank you note. If so, they'll give you their email address or a business card.

One of my interviewers at Brown actually asked me not to send a thank you card, and instead to use the time doing something to help someone.

Haha, I have a good bet who you interviewed with! True to character.

Hmmm, maybe I'm old fashioned, but I wouldn't ask, I'd just do it. Much like I don't ask if someone wants me to hold the door open for them, or ask if it's ok if I say "bless you" when they sneeze. For me, it's not just about the admissions decision, I see it as common courtesy. So I get twitchy if I don't send a thank you, not just for med school interviews, but for job interviews, etc. But then, that's just me... 🙂

If you know their name, it's pretty easy to figure out their email address. And if you don't have their name, ask for their contact info to follow up with something specific that came up in your interview -- and include that with the thank you.
 
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If we haven't heard back from Brown by now, is it safe to assume we're most likely rejected?
No insider knowledge here, so read with caution: I've been told that Brown is slow to extend invitations because it has such a high rate of post-interview acceptances. Believe me, I know how tough the wait is. . .but don't give up too early!
 
+5, got the email. Sounds like a phenomenal program, so congrats to those of you getting good news today.
 
Where on your status did you check?

I clicked the status tab at the top and it says there that my application is no longer being considered. If you still just say complete you're probably still in the running!
 
I clicked the status tab at the top and it says there that my application is no longer being considered. If you still just say complete you're probably still in the running!

Thank you! And so sorry about the rejection
 
So sorry guys... may I ask, did anyone who submitted in early September get a decision?
 
I'm so sorry to hear that 🙁

Did you interview yet? Or are these just status updates for all with complete applications?
Pretty sure Brown doesn't reject post-interview, only WL or accept. These are all pre-interview rejections.
 
I was complete August 1 with no status change anyone in the same boat?
 
I was complete August 1 with no status change anyone in the same boat?
I was complete early September and no change. I can obv be wrong, but I have a feeling they cut off rejection decisions at the end of July for now.
 
Yes, today is the day. Rejected pre-interview, complete 7/29.
 
Just checked portal and still not rejected. I was complete mid July... why prolong the pain!!
 
Pre-interview rejection, complete 7/18.

This is reminiscent of my undergrad rejection here. My love for Brown will forever be unrequited. 🙁
 
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Rejected pre interview as well completed 9/10. So life goes on without Brown!
 
No email here but portal says I am no longer being considered. Really wanted a chance to go here.

Edit: And now the interview comes... salt in the wound.
 
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Rejected as well, complete second week of August, this was a reach so no surprise, but still stings, good luck to @sunflower18 and people in the running!
 
Also rejected today. This is not my first rejection, but for some reason, it's the first one that really hurts. 🙁

Alas, my dreams of Providence now slip between my fingers like sand, carried forever away by the harsh, cold wind of failure...
 
Rejected pre-interview as well. This is the 6th rejection in a row now. I really hope there's a turn-around point somewhere for me...
 
Rejected, complete 8/10

Quite a bit of rejection on this thread lol
 
Yikes...I'm wondering what percent of applicants were cut today. This is a pretty big number.
 
+4589 (or whatever the number is up to haha)

So long Brown!
 
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