<p>Your ECs are super. Your GPA is good. You should try raising your test scores a bit. It’s a border-line reach/match. So, definitely show lots of interest. Write a good essay, have an interview, get really good recs.</p>
<p>About the Jewish aspect, nobody will ever try to make you become “more Jewish,” if you don’t want to be. Nothing is forced upon you. The reform group is very strong and is under no pressure whatsoever “to become more religious.” I’m a board member of our conservative group and am friendly with many orthodox students, they are all very nice, and never look down on me for being less observant. </p>
<p>There is an education minor that leads to liscensure. i don’t have first-hand experience with the education program, but I’ve heard only good things. See <a href=“http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/education/about.html[/url]”>http://www.brandeis.edu/programs/education/about.html</a></p>