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<p>i also see a lot of accepted people who are Jewish. fact is a LOT of Jewish students apply. some get in, some don’t, some get wait listed. i really think people try to read too much into this – in past years people also assumed they got merit aid because they were Jewish, while other people assumed they didn’t get merit aid because they were Jewish, etc.</p>
<p>this is not directed at the prior poster since i know nothing of your circumstances – but i have seen among kids i know – a lot assume that being actively involved in Jewish life will help them at Brandeis – and they maybe don’t bother to show as much interest as they could – and then they end up being surprised when the decision isn’t what they assumed it’d be.</p>
<p>Brandeis is unique in that its student body is approximately 50% Jewish and Jewish religious and social culture is clearly evident there – this results in a certain amount of self selecting among its applicant pool. But I really think people tend to read too much into admissions decisions with respect to religion there.</p>