Brandeis University
About
Founded in 1948 under the sponsorship of the American Jewish community as a nonsectarian institution, Brandeis University is best known for blending the high-powered research capacity of a major university with the close-knit, undergraduate-focused atmosphere of a liberal arts college. The university boasts renowned academic strength in both the sciences and social sciences, featuring elite programs in neuroscience, biochemistry, sociology, and politics, as well as its distinguished Heller School for Social Policy and Management. Driven by a founding ethos centered on social justice, the campus culture is intellectual, collaborative, and deeply engaged in community service and activism. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, Brandeis provides a vibrant suburban campus environment with seamless access to the rich cultural and professional opportunities of nearby Boston.
Wikipedia:Brandeis University is a private research university in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. It is located within the Greater Boston area. Founded in 1948 as a non-sectarian, coeducational university, Brandeis was established on the site of the former Middlesex University. It is named after Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Brandeis University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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