Hey everyone, I'm really interested in applying to Brandeis University. Can anyone give me an idea of what their average admitted student GPA and SAT scores look like? I'd like to know where I stand in terms of being a competitive applicant. Thanks!
Hi there! Brandeis University is a great school, and it's good that you want to make sure you're a competitive applicant. For Brandeis, the middle 50% SAT range tends to be around 1410-1510, and the average GPA for admitted students is around 3.9, unweighted, on a 4.0 scale.
To be a competitive applicant, it would be ideal if your GPA and SAT scores fall within this range. However, if your numbers are a little lower, do not be discouraged. Brandeis considers other factors when evaluating applicants, such as extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. Ensure these other aspects of your application are strong to help balance out any concerns around your GPA or SAT scores.
Additionally, Brandeis is a relatively selective school, so even if you're at or above these marks, you still want to make sure the rest of your application is strong. For example, regardless of your GPA or SAT score, you may want to check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle Brandeis' school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-brandeis-university-essays/. The essays are a great opportunity to showcase all that you would bring to a college community, personally and socially in addition to academically.
Good luck with your application to Brandeis University!
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