Brandeis Supplemental Essays & Deadlines 2026-2027
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA. Every 2026-2027 prompt and deadline, verified against the school's own materials on August 7, 2026.
Brandeis Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 2, 2026 |
| Early Action | November 2, 2026 |
| Early Decision II | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular Decision | January 15, 2027 |
Brandeis Supplemental Essay Prompts 2026-2027
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- This is a program to guide you toward adjusting to the rigors and challenges of the college experience with a small cohort of peers. What strengths will you bring to the group, and in what areas will you benefit from the strengths of others?
250 wordsWhat they are really asking: What do you bring to a small group, and what do you need from it?
The mistake most applicants make: Only listing strengths.
Do this instead: One strength with a story, one honest area where you need others, and how you would use the group.
Jim starts by asking you: “What do you need help with that a peer could give you?” Answer it with Jim, free →
- What excites you the most about being an international student at Brandeis University?
250 words · optionalWhat they are really asking: What about being international at Brandeis excites you, specifically?
The mistake most applicants make: Generic excitement about America.
Do this instead: One specific thing about Brandeis and one about being international there, tied to your story.
Jim starts by asking you: “What would you bring to Brandeis that comes from where you grew up?” Answer it with Jim, free →
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Does Brandeis have supplemental essays for 2026-2027?
Yes. Brandeis has 2 supplemental essay prompts for 2026-2027 (1 required, 1 optional), 250 words each. All are listed above with word limits.
When is the Brandeis application deadline for 2026-2027?
The Early Decision deadline is November 2, 2026 and the Regular Decision deadline is January 15, 2027. Brandeis University has 4 rounds in total; see the table above.
Is Brandeis test-optional for 2026-2027?
Yes. Brandeis University's 2026-2027 testing policy is: test-optional. The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1390 to 1520 on the SAT and 31 to 34 on the ACT.
What is Brandeis's acceptance rate?
Brandeis University admits about 41% of applicants and accepts the Common App.
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