Brown: After College?

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1. Brown University
Brown University has a unique grading system in which students can choose which grading system they are participating in. Students can opt to be graded under the conventional grading system, but there are only grades of A, B or C, and there are no plus or minus signs in the grades. There is no grade of D, and failing grades in classes are not recorded by Brown University. On the other hand, students can also opt to only show their grades as Satisfactory/No Credit, which is reflected on the external transcripts of the student. Furthermore, students can request a written evaluation of their work from their instructor. However, this written evaluation is primarily for the student's own use for reflection and improvement. The rationale behind this system of grading is that students are not encouraged to use their transcript as the only proof of their academic achievements and progress. Instead, they are encouraged to establish a portfolio of work and experience that is only supplemented by their grades, which is why Brown University offers the option for Satisfactory/No Credit grading. It also allows students to personalize their transcripts and customize it according to their needs and strengths.

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I don’t have the energy today to explain what the grading system looks like in reality. It does crack me up how happily everyone gobbles up those inflated A’s in high school and then get sour when they don’t get into an elite school despite their 4.0. All of a sudden there is a lot of judgement on what grading is on the up and up, and everyone’s an expert on a school they didn’t attend and at most spent an hour during an admissions tour. Probably not even that.

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Anonymous wrote:The only place I've ever heard Brown (and Cornell) insulted as easy ivys is on DCUM. The rest of the world will be impressed that you went to an Ivy League school.

That's because DCUM is likely your only exposure to commonly held views among UMC/UC families.

Brown is generally seen in these circles as the least rigorous of the Ivies, and most inclined to admit celebrity kids who otherwise don't have the academic chops. Cornell is considered an easier admit than the rest of the Ivies, but more demanding of its students. It has a reputation for grade deflation, not being an "easy Ivy."

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I love Brown... my child did not get in, so feel free to say this is sour grapes, but three of my extended relatives did go in the past decade and there was no career support. I actually had to help two of them secure internships. I was actually quite surprised.

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It is an Ivy and will get attention.

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My freshman, now rising sophomore, has an internship this summer and paid research for next year. Very happy on all fronts. They report great outcomes from their connections in a club for their concentration.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only place I've ever heard Brown (and Cornell) insulted as easy ivys is on DCUM. The rest of the world will be impressed that you went to an Ivy League school.

That's because DCUM is likely your only exposure to commonly held views among UMC/UC families.

Brown is generally seen in these circles as the least rigorous of the Ivies, and most inclined to admit celebrity kids who otherwise don't have the academic chops. Cornell is considered an easier admit than the rest of the Ivies, but more demanding of its students. It has a reputation for grade deflation, not being an "easy Ivy."

You’re outing yourself for not attending an Ivy nor having a child at one. IYKYK.

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My kid graduated last year. She messaged an alum in the field she was interested in when she saw an opening at the alum's company and secured an interview. A few weeks later she was hired. So she needed to be proactive but she is now almost a year into a terrific job.

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My friend's son graduated from Brown and got a job in investment banking.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only place I've ever heard Brown (and Cornell) insulted as easy ivys is on DCUM. The rest of the world will be impressed that you went to an Ivy League school.

That's because DCUM is likely your only exposure to commonly held views among UMC/UC families.

Brown is generally seen in these circles as the least rigorous of the Ivies, and most inclined to admit celebrity kids who otherwise don't have the academic chops. Cornell is considered an easier admit than the rest of the Ivies, but more demanding of its students. It has a reputation for grade deflation, not being an "easy Ivy."

Umm. Not. Cornell and Dartmouth are frequently ranked lower. Brown is lumped with Penn

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The only place I've ever heard Brown (and Cornell) insulted as easy ivys is on DCUM. The rest of the world will be impressed that you went to an Ivy League school.

That's because DCUM is likely your only exposure to commonly held views among UMC/UC families.

Brown is generally seen in these circles as the least rigorous of the Ivies, and most inclined to admit celebrity kids who otherwise don't have the academic chops. Cornell is considered an easier admit than the rest of the Ivies, but more demanding of its students. It has a reputation for grade deflation, not being an "easy Ivy."

You’re outing yourself for not attending an Ivy nor having a child at one. IYKYK.

Just sour grapes. She and Trump should team up—bring down all these elites their kids can’t get into !!!!

[Anonymous]

Thank you all for the responses. I'm op. It's really hard to understand what the true value is of these ivy league schools. As we all know, they are really hard to get into, they are extremely expensive, and then there seems to be so many negative storylines. As someone who did not go to an ivy league school, doesn't belong to any of those clubs where I might socialize with people who did, I'm having a lot of trouble getting to the facts. People have a lot of baggage when it comes the ivy league. (I think me too) Even these mixed responses feel more real than anything we got closer to home. Thank you again!

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Anonymous wrote:Thank you all for the responses. I'm op. It's really hard to understand what the true value is of these ivy league schools. As we all know, they are really hard to get into, they are extremely expensive, and then there seems to be so many negative storylines. As someone who did not go to an ivy league school, doesn't belong to any of those clubs where I might socialize with people who did, I'm having a lot of trouble getting to the facts. People have a lot of baggage when it comes the ivy league. (I think me too) Even these mixed responses feel more real than anything we got closer to home. Thank you again!

Yes, people do have baggage as of course everyone will pick at the top. If your kid gets in one, best to visit and decide for yourself by speaking to actual students and administration.

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Anonymous wrote:I noticed Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew B at the recent graduation so I assume their kids went there.

I’m increasingly suspicious of universities that admit kids for fame and money, which is common with ivy leagues.

yeah and gwyneth paltrow and chris martin's son moses is there now too.

brown has always admitted celebrity kids and nepo babies.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I noticed Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew B at the recent graduation so I assume their kids went there.

I’m increasingly suspicious of universities that admit kids for fame and money, which is common with ivy leagues.

yeah and gwyneth paltrow and chris martin's son moses is there now too.

brown has always admitted celebrity kids and nepo babies.

Whoa a senior and a freshman lol. Celebs and nepo are at all elite schools. Some even have the chops to be there. That girl from Dance Moms went to JMU, it’s okay.