<p>From the sounds of it you are not a first gen college student. That would be if your parents never attended a college (you said in the US). Second, talk to your parents about how much they can pay. Brandeis costs >$50K/year. They do offer some merit aid but I expect a 2000 SAT with a 3.72 GPA won’t get much if any. And they do not meet full financial need.</p>