In one sentence, Why Brown? (50 words)

Here are the prompts for the Brown University supplemental essays:

Yes, if it’s genuine. Mentioning specific programs, departments, or even professors at Brown shows that you’ve done your homework and see Brown as an ideal fit for your goals.

As soon as I got home, I went to google and started researching. I wanted to understand what caused malaria and how I could ensure it didn't kill someone else's mother. In researching malaria and how to care for it, I learned how important it is to have access to good healthcare.

Creativity is welcome, as long as it enhances your narrative and keeps the response focused. You can incorporate descriptive language or humor, but ensure that the primary message remains clear and aligned with Brown’s values.

In one sentence, Why Brown? (50 words)*

Final Encouragement
Applying to Brown offers a chance to share your story in ways that grades and scores cannot capture. Approach each essay with sincerity, reflect on what you genuinely value, and present yourself with confidence. Brown is seeking students who will thrive in an environment of intellectual freedom and community engagement, so showcase these qualities as best you can.

While it’s fine to draw on ideas from other applications, tailor each response specifically to Brown’s values and prompts. For example, the “Why Brown” response should clearly connect your goals to Brown’s Open Curriculum or unique community aspects.

I wanted to join the efforts of those who strive to provide that healthcare every day, and the more I learn about medicine, the more I want to pursue it as a career. My love for science, puzzle-solving skills, and desire to help people make medicine the perfect fit for me. Furthermore, as a naturally curious person, the idea of a profession where you never stop learning especially appeals to me. (240 words)

Brown is looking for students who find joy in learning and in life. Demonstrate your enthusiasm for the things that matter most to you, whether that’s a specific subject, a personal hobby, or a cause you’re passionate about. Brown values applicants who find happiness in both big achievements and small, everyday moments, so don’t be afraid to share what genuinely makes you happy.

Next, let’s move on to some other Brown essays examples.

You’ll find the Brown supplemental essay prompts for the 2024-25 admissions cycle listed below. The College Transitions team will also share their advice about how successful applicants approach each of the Brown supplemental essays.

Here’s an essay written for another school that would work well here.

The key term in this prompt is “meaningful.” It’s easy to talk about the most impressive activity you’ve participated in or the commitment that you have dedicated the most energy to during your high school years, but prestige and time do not always indicate that an activity is the most meaningful to you. For instance, if the weekends you spent cleaning basketball courts with your community service club altered your perspective and brought you joy, then share that experience—even though it may not be the most impressive on your resume. Brown’s admissions committee will already have a baseline sense of your extracurricular portfolio through your activities list, so this is your chance to provide a more dynamic sense of your commitments.

In one sentence, Why Brown? (50 words)*

Every year on my brother’s birthday, we go out to eat—or at least we try to. One…two…three hours go by, and the indecisive 12-…13-…14-year-old still has no idea where he wants to eat. The worst part of it all is that it’s his birthday, so you can’t rush the young lad. It’s an issue that I believe many, many families face today.

4. In one sentence, Why Brown? (50 words)*

Every year on my brother’s birthday, we go out to eat—or at least we try to. One…two…three hours go by, and the indecisive 12-…13-…14-year-old still has no idea where he wants to eat. The worst part of it all is that it’s his birthday, so you can’t rush the young lad. It’s an issue that I believe many, many families face today.

In one sentence, Why Brown? (50 words)

Let’s begin by explaining exactly what Brown’s is…in the university’s own words, the Open Curriculum allows students to “develop a personalized course of study — they have greater freedom to study what they choose and the flexibility to discover what they love.” Getting to be the architect of your own college program is a rare opportunity that few schools other than Brown offer. With this great privilege comes great responsibility and Brown wants to know precisely how you might take advantage of this virtually unparalleled undergraduate freedom.