Wesleyan vs Tufts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We know many people who are interested in both.

Wesleyan attracts somewhat more artsy and political applicants.

But don't let stereotypes fool you. Wesleyan also attracts plenty of athletes, future bankers, future doctors, etc. And Tufts attracts plenty of artsy people.

+1. Just to reiterate that Wes is good for STEM type studies as well and so many of their graduates go on to med school etc. My daughter is interested in majoring in STEM type major but loves the access to many of the arts courses (music composition, dance etc.). It really does pick a certain type of a student who is interested in a range of things, not just one thing (e.g. mix of interest in arts/sports/academics). My daughter also went to a private school (non-parochial boarding school in northeast) and they mention that Wes looks for a certain profile in addition to academics.

This is yet another similarity between the two schools as it has long been acknowledged that Tufts purposefully shapes its student profile each year, to a point that is so mystifying no one can completely say what
typical Tufts student. I

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We know many people who are interested in both.

Wesleyan attracts somewhat more artsy and political applicants.

But don't let stereotypes fool you. Wesleyan also attracts plenty of athletes, future bankers, future doctors, etc. And Tufts attracts plenty of artsy people.

+1. Just to reiterate that Wes is good for STEM type studies as well and so many of their graduates go on to med school etc. My daughter is interested in majoring in STEM type major but loves the access to many of the arts courses (music composition, dance etc.). It really does pick a certain type of a student who is interested in a range of things, not just one thing (e.g. mix of interest in arts/sports/academics). My daughter also went to a private school (non-parochial boarding school in northeast) and they mention that Wes looks for a certain profile in addition to academics.

This is yet another similarity between the two schools as it has long been acknowledged that Tufts purposefully shapes its student profile each year, to a point that is so mystifying no one can completely say what
typical Tufts student. I

Interesting, because every current Tufts student we know (at least 6 off top of my head), and Tufts grads I know, are all smart and well rounded people but not “stand outs” in any area or interest in the sense of being a part of a effort to create an interesting class at Tufts. I’d say they are all inside of the box types. Vs the Wes students we know do have a “spark” of something that puts them if not outside of the box then at least on the edge of the box.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We know many people who are interested in both.

Wesleyan attracts somewhat more artsy and political applicants.

But don't let stereotypes fool you. Wesleyan also attracts plenty of athletes, future bankers, future doctors, etc. And Tufts attracts plenty of artsy people.

+1. Just to reiterate that Wes is good for STEM type studies as well and so many of their graduates go on to med school etc. My daughter is interested in majoring in STEM type major but loves the access to many of the arts courses (music composition, dance etc.). It really does pick a certain type of a student who is interested in a range of things, not just one thing (e.g. mix of interest in arts/sports/academics). My daughter also went to a private school (non-parochial boarding school in northeast) and they mention that Wes looks for a certain profile in addition to academics.

This is yet another similarity between the two schools as it has long been acknowledged that Tufts purposefully shapes its student profile each year, to a point that is so mystifying no one can completely say what
typical Tufts student. I

Interesting, because every current Tufts student we know (at least 6 off top of my head), and Tufts grads I know, are all smart and well rounded people but not “stand outs” in any area or interest in the sense of being a part of a effort to create an interesting class at Tufts. I’d say they are all inside of the box types. Vs the Wes students we know do have a “spark” of something that puts them if not outside of the box then at least on the edge of the box.

Maybe you know the wrong Tufts kids! Or maybe you have your own idea of what constitutes a “spark.” Maybe the kids you think are sparkless are shy? And an N of 6 or 8 isn’t very large. I known kids from both schools. I wouldn’t dare to characterize them with such a blanket statement.

[Anonymous]

*I’ve known

[Anonymous]

Both excellent schools. Tufts has the edge based on location. Also look at Brandeis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We know many people who are interested in both.

Wesleyan attracts somewhat more artsy and political applicants.

But don't let stereotypes fool you. Wesleyan also attracts plenty of athletes, future bankers, future doctors, etc. And Tufts attracts plenty of artsy people.

+1. Just to reiterate that Wes is good for STEM type studies as well and so many of their graduates go on to med school etc. My daughter is interested in majoring in STEM type major but loves the access to many of the arts courses (music composition, dance etc.). It really does pick a certain type of a student who is interested in a range of things, not just one thing (e.g. mix of interest in arts/sports/academics). My daughter also went to a private school (non-parochial boarding school in northeast) and they mention that Wes looks for a certain profile in addition to academics.

This is yet another similarity between the two schools as it has long been acknowledged that Tufts purposefully shapes its student profile each year, to a point that is so mystifying no one can completely say what
typical Tufts student. I

Interesting, because every current Tufts student we know (at least 6 off top of my head), and Tufts grads I know, are all smart and well rounded people but not “stand outs” in any area or interest in the sense of being a part of a effort to create an interesting class at Tufts. I’d say they are all inside of the box types. Vs the Wes students we know do have a “spark” of something that puts them if not outside of the box then at least on the edge of the box.

Maybe you know the wrong Tufts kids! Or maybe you have your own idea of what constitutes a “spark.” Maybe the kids you think are sparkless are shy? And an N of 6 or 8 isn’t very large. I known kids from both schools. I wouldn’t dare to characterize them with such a blanket statement.

+1

I saw this same demeaning references on another thread and have to believe it’s the same poster. Some one with an ax to grind. I’ve known plenty of folks who’ve gone to each of these schools and they are indeed inspired students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We know many people who are interested in both.

Wesleyan attracts somewhat more artsy and political applicants.

But don't let stereotypes fool you. Wesleyan also attracts plenty of athletes, future bankers, future doctors, etc. And Tufts attracts plenty of artsy people.

+1. Just to reiterate that Wes is good for STEM type studies as well and so many of their graduates go on to med school etc. My daughter is interested in majoring in STEM type major but loves the access to many of the arts courses (music composition, dance etc.). It really does pick a certain type of a student who is interested in a range of things, not just one thing (e.g. mix of interest in arts/sports/academics). My daughter also went to a private school (non-parochial boarding school in northeast) and they mention that Wes looks for a certain profile in addition to academics.

This is yet another similarity between the two schools as it has long been acknowledged that Tufts purposefully shapes its student profile each year, to a point that is so mystifying no one can completely say what
typical Tufts student. I

Interesting, because every current Tufts student we know (at least 6 off top of my head), and Tufts grads I know, are all smart and well rounded people but not “stand outs” in any area or interest in the sense of being a part of a effort to create an interesting class at Tufts. I’d say they are all inside of the box types. Vs the Wes students we know do have a “spark” of something that puts them if not outside of the box then at least on the edge of the box.

Maybe you know the wrong Tufts kids! Or maybe you have your own idea of what constitutes a “spark.” Maybe the kids you think are sparkless are shy? And an N of 6 or 8 isn’t very large. I known kids from both schools. I wouldn’t dare to characterize them with such a blanket statement.

Not at all defensive

[Anonymous]

But to be fair, W is still a bunch of stoners

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We know many people who are interested in both.

Wesleyan attracts somewhat more artsy and political applicants.

But don't let stereotypes fool you. Wesleyan also attracts plenty of athletes, future bankers, future doctors, etc. And Tufts attracts plenty of artsy people.

+1. Just to reiterate that Wes is good for STEM type studies as well and so many of their graduates go on to med school etc. My daughter is interested in majoring in STEM type major but loves the access to many of the arts courses (music composition, dance etc.). It really does pick a certain type of a student who is interested in a range of things, not just one thing (e.g. mix of interest in arts/sports/academics). My daughter also went to a private school (non-parochial boarding school in northeast) and they mention that Wes looks for a certain profile in addition to academics.

This is yet another similarity between the two schools as it has long been acknowledged that Tufts purposefully shapes its student profile each year, to a point that is so mystifying no one can completely say what
typical Tufts student. I

Interesting, because every current Tufts student we know (at least 6 off top of my head), and Tufts grads I know, are all smart and well rounded people but not “stand outs” in any area or interest in the sense of being a part of a effort to create an interesting class at Tufts. I’d say they are all inside of the box types. Vs the Wes students we know do have a “spark” of something that puts them if not outside of the box then at least on the edge of the box.

Maybe you know the wrong Tufts kids! Or maybe you have your own idea of what constitutes a “spark.” Maybe the kids you think are sparkless are shy? And an N of 6 or 8 isn’t very large. I known kids from both schools. I wouldn’t dare to characterize them with such a blanket statement.

Not at all defensive

It doesn’t sound defensive to me. It’s says she or he wouldn’t make blanket statements about either group of students.

What are you looking for a fight? Why the hate?

[Anonymous]

I mean why are you looking for a fight? I don’t understand the vitriol toward certain schools here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean why are you looking for a fight? I don’t understand the vitriol toward certain schools here.

It’s not unlike the vitriol towards certain schools in the private school thread. Entitled parents become bitter when their child is rejected and their only solace is lashing out on an anonymous message board.

[Anonymous]

Wes is weird AF. The students are weird AF. If you are weird AF, you will love Wes.

It is also overly PC/cancel culture to the point of being a parody.

Wes seems to attract students who have parents putting lots of pressure on them to go to a top school but who don't really want to go to/can't handle the work at/can't get into a top school.

For some reason, the parents find solace in Wesleyan's reputation.

I'd put it on the same level as Bates, although obviously a very different environment.

Tufts is just better all around academically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Both excellent schools. Tufts has the edge based on location. Also look at Brandeis.

LOL nice try. Brandeis doesn't even belong in the same sentence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Both excellent schools. Tufts has the edge based on location. Also look at Brandeis.

LOL nice try. Brandeis doesn't even belong in the same sentence.

To be fair, it is in Massachussetts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My science/artistic DD toured Wesleyan yesterday and absolutely loved it. It certainly didn't hurt that she was fortunate to also have lunch with three students who talked about everything from academics, food, campus activities, study abroad, and more.

The admissions director addressed the optional test score submission saying "if you are a C student, do not apply. If you are in the bottom half of your class do not apply. We recognize that a strong academic record should not be penalized because of a modest test score. Show us everything else about you." The 'C' student reference was made because of the rigor of the academic work at Wesleyan. I heard the same sentiment echoed at an Ivy at an info session.

My DD has definitely added Wesleyan to her list (and I like it too). Interesting that Wesleyan is compared to Swarthmore in the Fiske Guide, but DD did not get the same positive vibe that she got at Wesleyan.

Wesleyan would be lucky to get someone in the bottom half at Sidwell or TJ. Admissions directors are all about trying to create a brand. Honesty isn't necessarily their strong point.

Agree. My DD is in a top private and naviance does not lie. Thesehead of admissions are obnoxious.

Well, schools that don't rank, don't report top or bottom half of class. And Wesleyan's CDS reports that only 2% of freshman were in the bottom half of the class, but only 31% reported class rank (and 53% of the class came from public schools, which almost universally do rank).