Brandeis University 2025-26 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide 

Brandeis University 2025-26 Application Essay Question Explanations.

The Requirements: One essay of 250 words

Supplemental Essay Type(s): Why 

For international students only:

What excites you the most about being an international student at Brandeis University? (250 words max.)

Dang! Brandeis is really making its international applicants WORK! Well, here’s a quick tip: this question may seem like it’s asking about the difference between you and the domestic applicants, but it’s actually in your best interest to think about what distinguishes you from any other international student! What do you bring to campus that no one else can? What have you learned from your life experiences? And there’s one last twist to this application: in order to explain how you would “enrich the campus community,” you should probably know a thing or two about that campus community. So spend a little time on the Brandeis website to get a feel for the school, the students, and the surrounding community. How is the culture different from your own? (Your differences are your strengths!) Where might the two intersect? And how might that point of intersection create an opportunity for mutual learning? For more information about acing the international essay, check out this video we made just for you!