This page is constantly being updated with new questions and and answers. We encourage you to check back frequently.
Last Updated: November 16, 2022
This page is constantly being updated with new questions and and answers. We encourage you to check back frequently.
Last Updated: November 16, 2022
A: We are seeking academically high-achieving students who provide a well-written application essay that highlights their intellectual curiosity, social maturity and self-motivation. We review applications holistically. When determining admissibility, we look at a number of factors including academic performance, motivation, interests and English language proficiency.
A: The general application deadline is May 12, 2023.
A: You must submit grades from the current academic year in addition to grades from the past academic year. Grade submissions must be in English and contain your full name and the academic term represented. Official transcripts are not required.
A: In most cases, admission decisions are made within 15 business days of receiving a complete application. Applications must include all supporting materials to be reviewed.
A: You are applying to the Brown Pre-College Program. If accepted, you will be prompted to submit a non-refundable $300 deposit and can then enroll in any open course you are eligible for based on your age and grade-level. We recommend you consult our Course Catalog prior to submitting your non-refundable deposit.
A: Brown Pre-College courses are not for credit. Our seven-week, online Pre-Baccalaureate Program for rising, and recently graduated, high school seniors offers college credit.
A: Pre-College is not a prospecting program for University undergraduate admissions. Successfully completing a Brown Pre-College course will demonstrate interest in an area of study for general undergraduate admissions. For questions regarding Brown Undergraduate Admission, please contact their office directly by phone at 401-863-2378 or via email at admission@brown.edu.
A: Brown’s online courses include Asynchronous, Mostly Asynchronous and Blended formats:
All online students should plan to spend approximately two hours each day (about 15 hours per week) on a variety of course activities, to ensure they keep current with the associated work.
A: Students who participate in Brown’s Pre-College programs must have a strong command of the English language in order to succeed in academic study. International students who don’t speak English as their primary language will be asked to submit either a Duolingo or InitialView language assessment as part of their application submission.
A: Students who successfully complete in-person courses that are longer than two weeks or longer and online courses that are three weeks or longer in length will receive a Course Performance Report (CPR) by early fall. The CPR is an assessment by the instructor of a student's work within the course. It normally includes some numerical ratings focused on foundational aspects of the student's quality of engagement, as well as a brief narrative.
A: We recommend accepted students confirm their desired course is available prior to submitting their $300 non-refundable deposit. Admission does not guarantee enrollment in a specific course or program.
A: There is no deadline to submit your non-refundable deposit, however, your deposit must be submitted to enroll in a course. We recommend students deposit and enroll as soon as they’ve confirmed a course of interest is available.
A: Please refer to our Enrollment Policies for information about course enrollments per program.
A: Admission does not guarantee registration in a specific course or program. When submitting your application, you are applying to the Brown Pre-College Program, not to a specific course. We recommend adding yourself to the waitlist for your course of interest and enrolling in an open course.
A: Waitlisted students will be notified via email should a space become available for them in a course. Space will open on a rolling basis only if a currently enrolled student drops the course.