<p>has anyone heard of Brandeis' blue ribbon app? i get emails from them like every day, and today they sent me an offer to fill out this application online, for no fee. the deadline is dec 15, and they say they will give you notification by feb first, so i figure why not apply (i've got a sort of legacy there...my mom went there [didn't graduate though] and my great uncle [or one of my relatives] donated money and therefore the gerstenzang science library was named after him). the email says that it's an "exclusive application for high-quality students" which is funny because Brandeis is a very high reach for me. just wondering if anyone else knows anything about this app, and if it's somehow different than a/their regular application...thanks!</p>
<p>My son visited Brandeis and completed the application when he was applying last year. From as nearly as we could determine, last year it was sent primarilly to out of state applicants that had visited/showed interest. Other students received it as well - not sure how those got on the list.</p>
<p>Brandeis is a great school, and will consider other aspects of your application above and beyond 'stats'. One of the things they did last year was to send the parents a letter asking for their comments. If they do this again, make sure your mom sends one in!</p>
<p>if I recall from reading the boards last year, Brandeis sends out the Blue Ribbon App to prospects that have had contact with the school (as O-mom says, demonstrated interest), either a visit, tour or website sign up for info, etc.. Last year, I think Brandeis sent the the Blue App. to anyone who had made two contacts, in any form.</p>
<p>I've gotten an email about that and I've never visited or contacted Brandeis at all...</p>
<p>Check the CC archives. There were plenty of posts about this on the Brandeis board last year.</p>
<p>Thanks, all! My D who had already decided to apply to Brandeis just checked her e-mail and she has one! Hooray!</p>
<p>We visited last March and my D will definitely be applying. her stats certainly put her in the running for this school, but she hasn't received the Blue Ribbon app. Is there a way to request one?</p>
<p>audio:</p>
<p>if you haven't already, try registering on their website for further info....</p>
<p>Thanks for the heads up. My daughter got one today!</p>