It's time to rethink college tours
Traditional campus tours feel impersonal and can leave you with more questions than answers. You’re just a face in the crowd following a scripted tour led by a random guide. Is this really the best way to make one of the biggest decisions of your life?
SchoolScoops is the smarter, more personal way to tour colleges
Private and personalized tours
With traditional tours you’re just a number in a big group, making it hard to ask the questions that matter most. With SchoolScoops 1-on-1 tours and video chats you can ask all the questions that are important to you.
Choose your own guide
On a typical college tour, the school assigns you a guide. SchoolScoops lets you pick a guide who matches your academic interests, hobbies, and personality. You'll get authentic insights and advice from someone who truly gets you.
No scripts, just scoops
Traditional campus tours are essentially a sales pitch—the guide works for the school and their job is to show you the highlights. SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just genuine advice to determine if the school is a good fit.
Find the school for you
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a huge investment. SchoolScoops 1-on-1 tours and video chats go beyond the basics to help you make a well-informed college decision.
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Get to know Brown University
Brown University is a prestigious research institution that fosters innovation in sciences, technology, arts, and humanities, distinguished by its open curriculum and commitment to interdisciplinary learning and critical thinking.
Overview
Brown University, founded in 1764, is a private Ivy League research university located in Providence, RI. It offers a diverse range of programs across its undergraduate and graduate schools, emphasizing a flexible curriculum, vibrant campus life, and competitive athletic teams.
Size
As of fall 2023, Brown University has a total enrollment of 10,914 full-time equivalent (FTE) students, with 7,242 undergraduates and 3,672 graduate and medical students.
Acceptance rate
For the Class of 2027, Brown University admitted 2,686 students out of 51,316 applicants, resulting in an acceptance rate of 5.2%. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1500 and 1570 on the SAT and between 34 and 36 on the ACT.
Cost
For the 2024 academic year, Brown University's undergraduate tuition was $65,656. As a private institution, Brown charges the same tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students. Approximately 44% of undergraduates receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $55,847.
Ranking
According to U.S. News & World Report, Brown University is ranked #13 out of 436 National Universities.
Academics
Brown offers over 80 undergraduate concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The most popular majors include Computer Science, Economics, Biology, Political Science, and Engineering. The university maintains a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Traditions
Brown's traditions include the Spring Weekend music festival, the quirky Naked Donut Run, the Campus Dance during Commencement and Reunion Weekend, the Midnight Organ Recital at Sayles Hall, the ceremonial Van Wickle Gates Walk, and the Josiah S. Carberry Day.
Campus landmarks
Brown's best landmarks include the iconic Van Wickle Gates, University Hall on the Main Green, the John Carter Brown Library, the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, Sayles Hall with its historic organ, and the picturesque Quiet Green, embodying the campus's charm and history.
Student body
Over 90% of Brown students come from outside Rhode Island, with strong representation from New York, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, and Illinois, alongside a diverse international student body from over 120 countries.
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What is SchoolScoops?
SchoolScoops connects future college students with current students for private campus tours and video chats. This 1-on-1 approach offers you a personalized, authentic, and unbiased perspective on colleges. Our guides are here to give you the inside scoop to help you find the school that fits you best.
How are SchoolScoops tours different than admissions office tours?
Traditional college tours are essentially a sales pitch—you’re just a number in a big group, and everyone gets the same scripted, cookie-cutter tour.
SchoolScoops tours and video chats are private, personalized and unscripted. You'll get the unfiltered inside scoop on the school. SchoolScoops guides don't work for their school so they're not trying to sell you on it. Instead, they offer genuine insights from their own experiences. Choose a guide with similar academic interests, hobbies, and personality traits. Get candid answers to the personal questions you wouldn't ask on a group tour. Your guide will tailor your tour based on your interests and answer your specific questions—whether it’s about dorm life, class sizes, or social dynamics. This personalized approach provides a more honest, insider perspective to help you decide if the school is truly the right fit for you.
Traditional tours cover the basics, but they can't show you everything you want to see. On a SchoolScoops tour your guide will show you the parts of campus that are important to you. Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a big investment. Get the inside scoop and make a well-informed choice.
Why should I book a SchoolScoops tour?
SchoolScoops private campus tours and video chats offer personalized insights tailored to your needs. Choose a student guide with similar interests and get candid answers to your questions. Unlike traditional tours, SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just genuine advice to help you find the school that fits you best.
Where does my tour start?
For campus tours, meet your guide on campus at the location listed in your reservation confirmation. For video chats, join via the Google Meet link in your confirmation.
Can my parents or siblings join my tour?
Yes, parents and siblings are allowed to join your tour or video chat.
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