Brown Application Masterclass

Be Brilliant. Be Different. Be Yourself.

Brown University is known for its Open Curriculum, intellectual independence, and emphasis on students who take ownership of their education.

Your application should demonstrate more than academic achievement. It should communicate your curiosity, your interests, and the experiences and perspectives you'll bring to Brown's community.

Learn how to approach Brown's supplemental essays with strategy, specificity, and your authentic voice.

What's Included:

  • Understanding Brown's Application β€” Learn how to present your academic interests, accomplishments, and personal experiences effectively.

  • Brown Supplemental Essays β€” Understand the prompts and develop thoughtful, distinctive responses.

  • The Open Curriculum β€” Learn how to explain your academic interests and why Brown's flexible approach to education appeals to you.

  • Intellectual Independence β€” Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and your willingness to explore ideas across disciplines.

  • Community & Personal Perspective β€” Communicate the experiences, values, and perspectives you'll bring to Brown.

  • Authentic Storytelling β€” Develop essays that sound like you rather than a parent, consultant, or AI chatbot.

  • Common Application Mistakes β€” Avoid generic praise, vague references to the Open Curriculum, clichΓ©s, and rΓ©sumΓ© repetition.

  • Final Application Review β€” Know what to check before submitting.

Your curiosity. Your independence. Your Brown application.

Taught by Alana Albertson, Stanford graduate, Harvard M.Ed., former admissions officer, and Harvard alumni interviewer, with more than 30 years of educational experience.

PRICE: $99

Course access begins November 1, 2026.

Your purchase includes ongoing access to course materials for as long as the course remains available on the platform. There are no recurring subscription fees.

This independent educational course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Brown University. Admission is not guaranteed. Individual essay editing and private consulting are not included.