The Basics About Brandeis University
Brandeis University is a private institution that was founded in 1948. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,317, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 235 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Brandeis University's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 34. Its tuition and fees are $40,274.
Overview: Brandeis University
General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1948
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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3,317
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Setting:
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suburban
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2009 Endowment:
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$558,516,586
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/15
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Application fee:
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$55
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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40%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $40,274
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Student Life at Brandeis University
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Brandeis University is located in Waltham, Mass., just nine miles west of Boston. Students are guaranteed housing for their first four semesters. In addition to student-run TV and radio stations, Brandeis has religious and performance groups, service organizations, cultural awareness groups, performance groups and more. The Shapiro Campus Center serves as a hub of student activity on campus, housing a theater, bookstore, cafe, library, meeting rooms, and a student art gallery. Cholmondeley’s, the campus coffeehouse, is another hotspot for concerts and comedy shows. The Brandeis Judges field more than 15 NCAA Division III teams and are known for their strong men’s soccer team. There is no Greek life on campus.
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Other Facts About Brandeis University
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Brandeis is comprised of the College of Arts and Sciences and four graduate schools. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers highly ranked programs in English and history, and The Heller School for Social Policy and Management is notable for its programs in social policy, health policy and management, and international development. Nearly 50 percent of students participate in study abroad programs offered in about 70 countries around the world. The Steinhardt Social Research Institute at Brandeis provides research and information on contemporary Judaism and the Jewish community. Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman graduated from Brandeis, which was named for the first Jewish Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Louis Dembitz Brandeis.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Education at Brandeis is personal, combining the intimacy of a small liberal arts college and the intellectual power of a large research university. Classes are small and taught by professors, 96% of whom hold the highest degree in their fields. They give students personal attention in state-of-the-art resources, giving them the tools to succeed in a variety of post-graduate endeavors. This vibrant, freethinking intellectual atmosphere was founded in 1948, Brandeis University reflects the values of the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis: a passion for learning, commitment to social justice, respect for creativity and diversity, and concern for the world. We have a beautiful park-like campus in metropolitan Boston, with easy access to the city's many attractions.
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Applications: Brandeis University
Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/15
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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N/A
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/15
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/15
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$55
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.commonapp.org
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$500
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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N/A
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Jean C. Eddy
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Admissions office phone number:
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(781) 736-3500
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Brandeis University
Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/15
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/15
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Very Important
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Application essay?
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Important
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Recommendations?
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Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Important
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Important
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Required High School Course Work
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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2
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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4
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Total high school units recommended:
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20
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Entering Class Statistics: Brandeis University
Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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40%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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57%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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39%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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6,815
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Number of applicants accepted:
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2,756
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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781
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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31%
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Number of male applicants:
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2,884
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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1,165
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Male freshman enrollment:
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347
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Number of female applicants:
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3,931
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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1,591
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Female freshman enrollment:
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434
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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1,446
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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566
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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189
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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64%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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79%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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97%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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77%
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Average high school GPA:
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3.8
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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84%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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620-730
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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640-730
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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620-720
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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40%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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47%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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11%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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44%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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48%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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8%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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30%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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27-33
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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26-32
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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27-31
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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59%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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34%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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7%
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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44%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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48%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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8%
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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49%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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48%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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3%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Brandeis University
Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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April 1 (Fall), November 1 (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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May 25 (Fall), December 1 (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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N/A
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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No
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Recommended of all
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Standardized test scores?
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Required of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C-
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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64 from a two-year school, 64 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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64 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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378
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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139
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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55
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International Student Admissions: Brandeis University
Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 15 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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Yes
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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100
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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627
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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108
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