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December 12, 2019
John Doe
123 College Way
Pasadena, CA 91001
Dear John,
The Board of Admission has completed its evaluation of over 4,500 Early Decision applications, and it is with great regret that I inform you that we are unable to offer you a place in the incoming class at Brown University.
The Early Decision program was created to give applicants as clear an admission decision as possible early in their senior year, and in time to submit other applications. Our decision is not a reflection of your talents and accomplishments, but is unfortunately indicative of the reality of the intense competition for admission to Brown. While 1,665 first year students enter Brown annually, we anticipate that more than 38,000 highly qualified students will apply this year. We find ourselves in the difficult position of being unable to admit a great many of the students we would like to have here.
The members of the Board are very aware of the disappointment this letter may bring you and want you to know that they have made every effort to make the same decision on your application in December that they would have made in late March. Our Early Decision deliberations reflect our awareness of competition for places in the entering class and our obligation under Early Decision to help students in their transition to college by advising them early - even when the decision may cause unhappiness.
We know that you will have a successful college career and we wish you the best as you pursue your college plans. On behalf of the Board of Admission, I want to thank you for taking the time to prepare your application, and for your interest in Brown.
Yours sincerely,
Logan Powell
Dean of Admission