Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 03:27     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:Taking notes for next year.

Seems like writing a customized application (not recycle) and very specific answer to "Why Tufts?" essay along with interview is important, along with visiting and doing the interview. Is that right?

It is one of my DS's very top choices so I want to learn from other's RD success as I'm not sure I'm comfy with him applying ED anywhere.



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Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 03:02     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Taking notes for next year.

Seems like writing a customized application (not recycle) and very specific answer to "Why Tufts?" essay along with interview is important, along with visiting and doing the interview. Is that right?

It is one of my DS's very top choices so I want to learn from other's RD success as I'm not sure I'm comfy with him applying ED anywhere.

Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 01:32     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Unfortunately DD was rejected in this RD round. Very depressed as she really loved this school and wanted to major in IR and Tufts' Fletcher School and professors were a real draw. Kids seemed to be really down to earth and nice.

But oh well, at least she has GW!
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 00:34     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess they gave admission for those who they felt will accept.
Increased my hopes for Ivies next week after Tufts reject for GPA 4.45 / 1580 / Great ECs / NMF and seeing lower scores getting into Tufts


Demonstrated interest is "considered" on their common data set. It was a top choice for my DS, but he didn't want to ED anywhere. So he did whatever possible to show his interest short of applying ED. The things he did was: 1) visit in person, 2) attend a couple of virtual sessions, 3) attend the school rep session at HS, 4) attend a "mock class" on a cool topic of interest and referenced it in the essay, 5) focused a lot on writing a very customized "why tufts?" essay.

He had great stats (3.9 uw from a strong private school, 1550 SAT, leadership, etc. With Tufts, they really do want to see demonstrated interest. It doesn't have to be ED, as more than half the spots are offered RD.


My kid who was accepted took a similar approach. Spent a LONG time on essays. Also had a great interview. Go Jumbos!


Congrats to your DC on getting in! Tufts seems like a really special school and they really consider fit. My DC also had a great interview. I meant to add to add that people should absolutely request it after they apply. What is your kid's area of interest? Are they Arts & Sci college or Engineering or Fine Arts? Congrats again.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 23:58     Subject: Re:Tufts Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I heard good things about Tufts


DC got in ED and is excited! Preferred the collaborative vibe there to other (also excellent) schools. They have new premed programs running during spring and summer breaks to give undergrads practical experience and personal advising at the med school. Freshmen can get research positions, profs get to know their students, and lots of clinical opportunities at hospitals in Boston.


Awesome - we know a kid there who is very happy.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 23:14     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:I guess they gave admission for those who they felt will accept.
Increased my hopes for Ivies next week after Tufts reject for GPA 4.45 / 1580 / Great ECs / NMF and seeing lower scores getting into Tufts

Or admissions isn’t a meritocracy and you lost the game. Sucks, but this happens every year. Tufts is not really a good benchmark for future Ivy success. It seems your child saw them as a backup option and they didn’t extend that entitlement.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 23:04     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Tufts is a weird one. My older daughter was waitlisted last year and she was accepted to Northwestern, Rice, Cornell, Williams, Amherst. She really loved Tufts, did the interview and visited.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 22:45     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess they gave admission for those who they felt will accept.
Increased my hopes for Ivies next week after Tufts reject for GPA 4.45 / 1580 / Great ECs / NMF and seeing lower scores getting into Tufts


Demonstrated interest is "considered" on their common data set. It was a top choice for my DS, but he didn't want to ED anywhere. So he did whatever possible to show his interest short of applying ED. The things he did was: 1) visit in person, 2) attend a couple of virtual sessions, 3) attend the school rep session at HS, 4) attend a "mock class" on a cool topic of interest and referenced it in the essay, 5) focused a lot on writing a very customized "why tufts?" essay.

He had great stats (3.9 uw from a strong private school, 1550 SAT, leadership, etc. With Tufts, they really do want to see demonstrated interest. It doesn't have to be ED, as more than half the spots are offered RD.


My kid who was accepted took a similar approach. Spent a LONG time on essays. Also had a great interview. Go Jumbos!
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 22:36     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess they gave admission for those who they felt will accept.
Increased my hopes for Ivies next week after Tufts reject for GPA 4.45 / 1580 / Great ECs / NMF and seeing lower scores getting into Tufts


Demonstrated interest is "considered" on their common data set. It was a top choice for my DS, but he didn't want to ED anywhere. So he did whatever possible to show his interest short of applying ED. The things he did was: 1) visit in person, 2) attend a couple of virtual sessions, 3) attend the school rep session at HS, 4) attend a "mock class" on a cool topic of interest and referenced it in the essay, 5) focused a lot on writing a very customized "why tufts?" essay.

He had great stats (3.9 uw from a strong private school, 1550 SAT, leadership, etc. With Tufts, they really do want to see demonstrated interest. It doesn't have to be ED, as more than half the spots are offered RD.


thank you from a junior parent interested in tufts for next year!
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 22:35     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:WAITLISTED!!!


definitely write a customized LOCI. I think they only waitlist few students they are super interested in.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 22:10     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
WAITLISTED!!!
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 22:10     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess they gave admission for those who they felt will accept.
Increased my hopes for Ivies next week after Tufts reject for GPA 4.45 / 1580 / Great ECs / NMF and seeing lower scores getting into Tufts


Demonstrated interest is "considered" on their common data set. It was a top choice for my DS, but he didn't want to ED anywhere. So he did whatever possible to show his interest short of applying ED. The things he did was: 1) visit in person, 2) attend a couple of virtual sessions, 3) attend the school rep session at HS, 4) attend a "mock class" on a cool topic of interest and referenced it in the essay, 5) focused a lot on writing a very customized "why tufts?" essay.

He had great stats (3.9 uw from a strong private school, 1550 SAT, leadership, etc. With Tufts, they really do want to see demonstrated interest. It doesn't have to be ED, as more than half the spots are offered RD.


Agree with this comment. DD has high stats (but so does her close friend has identical stats but got rejected). Tufts is very selective and they have a very intellectual student body, but AOs really stress that they look for "fit" and connection to their mission (look that up). For people applying next year, look up their mission, read the admission blog for tips, show why you fit and show your interest.

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Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 22:06     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:I guess they gave admission for those who they felt will accept.
Increased my hopes for Ivies next week after Tufts reject for GPA 4.45 / 1580 / Great ECs / NMF and seeing lower scores getting into Tufts


Demonstrated interest is "considered" on their common data set. It was a top choice for my DS, but he didn't want to ED anywhere. So he did whatever possible to show his interest short of applying ED. The things he did was: 1) visit in person, 2) attend a couple of virtual sessions, 3) attend the school rep session at HS, 4) attend a "mock class" on a cool topic of interest and referenced it in the essay, 5) focused a lot on writing a very customized "why tufts?" essay.

He had great stats (3.9 uw from a strong private school, 1550 SAT, leadership, etc. With Tufts, they really do want to see demonstrated interest. It doesn't have to be ED, as more than half the spots are offered RD.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 22:00     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
I will post here since so many love to post their kids' acceptances: REJECTED AT TUFTS! 3.59 GPA (probably lower mid semester senior grades--I didn't bother to look because I was too frustrated with DC slacking off) test optional, strong ECs and recommendations. Whatevs. Kid never visited or demonstrated interest.
Anonymous
Post 03/19/2026 21:57     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What is NESCAC


It’s that league with William, Amhers, Bate, Bowdoi, Colb, Trinit et.

Well done, PP. I literally laughed out loud!


heeeeelarious!!!!! thank you!