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Brandeis University Score Requirements
Brandeis University has an average SAT score of 1440, with a 25th percentile of 1415 and a 75th percentile of 1510. The average ACT score is 33, while the scores range from 31 at the 25th percentile to 34 at the 75th percentile. For GPA, the unweighted average stands at 3.9, with a 25th percentile of 3.6 and a 75th percentile of 4.0. Additionally, the average IELTS score is 7.0, the TOEFL average is 100, and the Duolingo English Test average is 120. The IB average score is 40, with a range of 40 to 42. Super scoring is allowed, and the university is test-optional, with 30% of students submitting SAT scores and 10% submitting ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Brandeis University reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.9 for admitted undergraduate students. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.6, while the 75th percentile GPA is 4.0. The university does not disclose any information regarding weighted GPA figures.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1415-1510
Average: 1440
Submitting SAT: 30%
Math: 700-770
Reading: 690-750
Brandeis University reports an average SAT score of 1440 for admitted students. The 25th percentile score is 1415, while the 75th percentile is 1510. In particular, the SAT Math section shows a 25th percentile score of 700 and a 75th percentile score of 770. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section has a 25th percentile score of 690 and a 75th percentile score of 750. Additionally, 30% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
31-34
Average: 33
Submitting ACT: 10%
Math: 27-34
English: 31-35
Reading: 32-35
Science: 29-34
Brandeis University reports an average ACT score of 33, with the 25th percentile at 31 and the 75th percentile at 34. The breakdown of component scores shows that the 25th percentile scores are 27 in math, 31 in English, 32 in reading, and 29 in science, while the 75th percentiles are 34 in math, 35 in English, 35 in reading, and 34 in science. Additionally, only 10% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Brandeis University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, with the average score also standing at 100. Specific percentile ranges for the 25th and 75th percentiles, as well as detailed component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing, are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Brandeis University allows superscoring in its undergraduate admissions process, which means that they consider the highest individual section scores across multiple test dates when evaluating applicants. This approach can benefit students who may not perform consistently across all sections of standardized tests, as it gives them the opportunity to present their best overall scores.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Brandeis University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. Additionally, it allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to provide their own reported scores rather than requiring official submissions initially. Of the applicants, 30% choose to submit SAT scores and 10% submit ACT scores; the total submission percentage exceeds 100% due to some students providing both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
40-42
Average: 40
Brandeis University has an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 40, with the 25th percentile at 40 and the 75th percentile at 42. For recommended subjects, it suggests Higher Level (HL) courses in Math AA, Psychology, and Economics, along with Standard Level (SL) courses in English A (Lang & Lit), Biology, and History.
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