Contacting Brown Admissions Officers

So, I have a few questions regarding my application to Brown. I was considering reaching out to one of their admissions officers. Does anyone know if this is something I'm allowed to do? If so, any advice on what to say or how to approach it would be appreciated.

Absolutely, it's completely fine to reach out to Brown's admissions officers with any questions you have. It's part of their role to assist prospective students. While doing so, it's important to be professional, polite, and clear in your communication.

Start the email with a specific salutation, such as "Dear [Admission Officer's name]." Keep to a succinct and formal language, but also let your personality shine through. Make sure to introduce yourself briefly - your name, where you go to school, and express your interest in Brown.

Next, regarding the questions, try to keep them focused, clear, and specific. Avoid asking about information readily available on their website or what can be easily googled. Be wary of turning the communication into a list of demands or inquiries that are not immediately pertinent.

It's essential not to treat the admissions officer as a personal counselor but as a resource. Example: Instead of asking what major at Brown might be right for you, ask more direct questions about specific aspects of a major you're interested in and can't find on their website.

Before closing out, express your gratitude towards the admissions officer for their potential help. It doesn't hurt to also mention that you're looking forward to potentially being a part of their community.

Once your email is framed, read it out loud or have it proofread by somebody else just to make sure it's grammatically correct and articulate. Good luck!