Brandeis Essay Prompt 2 (2026-2027)
Brandeis University's supplemental essay 2 of 2 for the 2026-2027 application: the prompt, the limit, when it is due, and how to answer it. Verified on August 7, 2026.
“What excites you the most about being an international student at Brandeis University?”
Limit: 250 words (optional). Deadlines: Early Decision: November 2, 2026. Early Action: November 2, 2026. Early Decision II: January 15, 2027. Regular Decision: January 15, 2027.
What Brandeis is 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.
How to spend 250 words
250 words is two or three short paragraphs: the specific moment, what it revealed or changed, and why it points to this school. Cut any sentence that could appear in another applicant's essay.
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What is the Brandeis essay 2 prompt for 2026-2027?
"What excites you the most about being an international student at Brandeis University?" The limit is 250 words and the prompt is optional.
How long should the Brandeis essay 2 be?
250 words. 250 words is two or three short paragraphs: the specific moment, what it revealed or changed, and why it points to this school. Cut any sentence that could appear in another applicant's essay.
When is the Brandeis essay due?
With the application: Early Decision: November 2, 2026. Early Action: November 2, 2026. Early Decision II: January 15, 2027. Regular Decision: January 15, 2027.
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The other Brandeis prompts
Prompt and limit for 2026-2027, verified on August 7, 2026. Always confirm on Brandeis University's official admissions site before submitting.