<p>Definitely go with Brandeis! My aunt graduated there, and my father worked there for a number of years, and I can tell you the biology and biochem departments are simply fantastic! The professors are simply outstanding (a few biochem professors are family friends of mine, so I can say this personally) Unpararalled to the other insitutions you have mentioned. I think Brandeis is such a smart option, also for the fact that it is 7 miles from Boston so great access to top labs and internships. Brandeis is such a fantastic school I can’t say enough great things about it!</p>