Guide To Applying To Brown: Application Timelines


We have listed here all the key dates of the admission process for the Early Decision plan and the Regular Decision plan. Please keep in mind that the deadlines indicated are the last day for submitting components of the application. While there is no specific advantage given to students who submit documents prior to deadlines, we urge you not to procrastinate. The sooner we receive all the components of your application, the sooner you can relax, knowing that we have all we need to consider you for admission! It is also helpful for us to receive your application as soon as you can send it, so we can begin the process of arranging an alumni interview for you in your home region.


Early Decision Timeline
By November 1 Brown Supplement to the Common Application

This form initiates your application to Brown. You should submit it as soon as possible, but no later than the deadline and prior to submission of the Common Application.

 
By November 1 Common Application

You should submit this form any time after you have submitted the Brown Supplement, but no later than the deadline.

 
By November 1

Application Fee ($75) or Fee Waiver Request

 
By November 1 Common Application Teacher Evaluations

Your teachers should submit these forms directly to Brown as soon as possible, but no later than the deadline. Your teachers can complete and submit the evaluations online using the Common App Online School Forms system, or they may send their evaluations on paper via regular mail.

 
By November 1 Standardized Test Results

You must have official test results sent directly to Brown from either the College Board (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Results from the November administration of the SAT may be submitted for Early Decision applications. Early Decision applicants are strongly urged to complete the SAT Critical Reasoning and Subject Tests by the October 10th test date. The November administration of the SAT may submitted and will be considered as well. The ACT may be used to substitute for the SAT Critical Reasoning Test and the SAT Subject Tests.

 
By November 1 Common Application Secondary School Report

Your guidance counselor, college advisor, or other appropriate school official should submit this form and an official copy of your academic transcript directly to Brown as soon as possible, but no later than the deadline. Your counselor can complete and submit the Secondary School Report online using the Common App Online School Forms system, or he or she may send the form on paper via regular mail. Note: if you have attended more than one high school, you must also request a Secondary School Report and official transcript from your previous school(s).

 
During October and November Alumni Interviews

If possible, you will be invited by an alumni volunteer in your area to have an interview after your application has been received. Interviews are recommended but not required.

 
Mid-December Decision Notification

You will be able to obtain the decision on your application from our Web site. If you are admitted, you will also receive a packet in the mail with important documents, including an estimate of any financial aid for which you have applied and are eligible.

 
By February 15 Common Application Midyear School Report

Your counselor should submit this form—along with an updated official transcript—directly to the Brown Admission Office, as soon as possible after your fall semester or trimester grades are available, but no later than the deadline. This form is required for all applicants, including those who have been offered admission. Note: the transcript should include final grades for fall courses and a list of courses in which you are currently enrolled.

 

 

Regular Decision Timeline
By January 1 Brown Supplement to the Common Application

This form initiates your application to Brown. You should submit it as soon as possible, but no later than the deadline and prior to submission of the Common Application.

 
By January 1 Common Application

You should submit this form any time after you have submitted the Brown Supplement, but no later than the deadline.

 
By January 1 Application Fee ($75) or Fee Waiver Request
 
By January 1 Common Application Teacher Evaluations

Your teachers should submit these forms directly to Brown as soon as possible, but no later than the deadline. Your teachers can complete and submit the evaluations online using the Common App Online School Forms system, or they may send their evaluations on paper via regular mail.

 
By January 1 Standardized Test Results
You must have official test results sent directly to Brown from either the College Board (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Results from the January administration of the SAT may be submitted for Regular Decision applications.
 
By January 1 Common Application Secondary School Report

Your guidance counselor, college advisor, or other school official should submit this form and an official copy of your academic transcript directly to Brown as soon as possible, but no later than the deadline. Your counselor can complete and submit the Secondary School Report online using the Common App Online School Forms system, or he or she may send the form on paper via regular mail. Note: if you have attended more than one high school, you must also request a Secondary School Report and official transcript from your previous school(s).

 
By February 15 Common Application Midyear School Report

Your counselor should submit this form—along with an updated official transcript—directly to the Brown Admission Office, as soon as possible after your fall semester or trimester grades are available, but no later than the deadline. Note: the transcript should include final grades for fall courses and a list of courses in which you are currently enrolled.

 
During January, February, and March Alumni Interviews

If possible, you will be invited by an alumni volunteer in your area to have an interview after your application has been received. Interviews are recommended but not required.

 
Early April Decision Notification

You will be able to obtain the decision on your application from our Web site. If you are admitted, you will also receive a packet in the mail with important documents, including an estimate of any financial aid for which you have applied and are eligible.


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Providence, RI 02912