Chances? Will I get into Brandeis?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brandeis University
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<p>I think that I want to apply to Brandeis, but I wanted to see if you guys think I can get in?</p>

<h2>HELP! THANK YOU ALL! Here is my resume!</h2>

<p>I’m a Jewish male from a small private school in Boston.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.7
ACT score: 31 (I am only submitting ACT because that is all that is required)
-I also took the highest courses my school offered.</p>

<p>Extra-curriculars, etc.:
-Editor-in-chief of literary Magazine
-Co-founder and editor-in-chief of school’s first student run newspaper.
-Drama officer (meaning one of 3 student leaders in the drama department)

  • Varsity tennis all four years including two awards (Coaches Award, and most improved)
  • four years involved in, and Vice President of, the Mock Trial team.
  • English Department award Junior year (one of the highest awards my school gives out)</p>

<p>Outside of school:

  • I teach kindergarten at my temple.
    I am also quite involved in social action (volunteering etc.) at my temple, and attend classes once a week there.</p>

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<li>I am head of the Massachusetts branch for a grassroots campaign organization supporting Barack Obama.</li>
</ul>

<p>ALSO!!</p>

<p>MY DAD IS AN ALUM, had given money, and is now a Neurologist (meaning he excelled after college) So that gives me an edge.</p>

<p>Do I have a chance?</p>

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<p>What's your class rank?</p>

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<p>my school doesn't give out class ranks, so I am not sure. Atleast top 15%, prob top 10%. But the school would not see that on the transript.</p>

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<p>Your dad being an alumnus who has made financial contributions might give you a small bump, but as far as him being a neurologist goes, I'm not sure how that translates to your abilities. </p>

<p>(My dad was a scratch golfer, and I barely know what end of the club to hold)</p>

<p>That being said, I would classify your chances as "good." What you really need to do is show interest: visit the campus, have an interview, tell them what about Brandeis IN PARTICULAR interests you. Applying ED (if in fact it's your first choice) will also help.</p>

<p>Good luck to you!</p>

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<p>Is your GPA weighted or unweighted?</p>

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<p>Your chances are good but there are no sure things in contemporary competitive admissions--certainly worth applying, though.</p>