<p>@Awesomekidsmom Hi, thank you for your reassurance 
Do you have anyone you know of currently attending or previous attended Brandeis? I’m really interested in this school and want to know the atmosphere beyond stats. However, I am in a dilemma - trying to decide where to apply as ED, Vanderbilt (REACH!!!), University of Richmond, Mount Holyoke or Brandeis. Since I’m highly interested in Chemistry and Education and all of these four have highly renown education and chem majors/minors, I am shooting for the most scholarship opportunities. I do know that Vanderbilt is a bit off, and even if I get in it will be a tough ride all the way… Reading the posts and threads about life at VU intimidates me. Brandeis seems a bit scary too in an academic sense, but might as well try out. Mount Holyoke would be a very safe place for me, but not on my priority list. University of Richmond drags me all the more because of its Criminal Justice major that is not offered at Brandeis and Mount Holyoke… Could you help me out?? Thank you!</p>