Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 09:57     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:What is NESCAC


New England small college athletic conference as opposed to big 10
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 09:53     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Good luck everyone!
————
This year’s number of undergraduate applicants to Tufts University is one for the record books, with a new high of more than 36,000 first-year applicants. That is 8% higher than last year, and up 57% from just six years ago.


Ok, but what are the stats for Tuft?


Last year, median SAT was 770 Math / 740 EWR. Median ACT was 34.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 08:40     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
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.


Thanks! Bio in A&S

Congrats to your kid!
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 08:39     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.


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.

(


DC was intrigued by the first 2 words on their admissions website: “Intellectually Playful”. Visited twice — first visit was in the cold rain, nothing special, tho did note that there were still groups of happy kids walking around outdoors together (vs alone staring at a phone, which we saw at other campuses) despite the weather. Still interested enough to go back a second time, and this visit was amazing — engaging students, profs took time to talk (not an open house, just ran into them while walking around), and DC was sold.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 08:37     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.


They don’t call it the “Tufts Syndrome” for nothin’.


Yeah. 2024. My kid was accepted Pomona, Hopkins, Brown, Georgetown and WL Tufts. I expected it though because I had read of you don’t ED1 or ED2 and have very high stats yiu will get “yield protected”.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 08:37     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:Waitlisted!!

Does anyone know if waitlists move at Tufts? DS is heartbroken.


DC was waitlisted last year and admitted off the waitlist promptly.

I think she referenced this article for her waitlist strategy:

https://www.koppelmangroup.com/blog/2024/2/14/what-to-do-if-youve-been-waitlisted-by-tufts-2024
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 08:36     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.


They don’t call it the “Tufts Syndrome” for nothin’.


They have a huge ass ego for a university.


+1
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 08:35     Subject: Re:Tuft Regular Decision
DC in at Tufts - 1580 SAT, 3.95 GPA (challenging classes), solid if unspectacular ECs, creative "Why Tufts?" essay, visited campus
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 08:34     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Is it typical that financial aid decisions don’t come out at the same time?? My kid loves Tufts but we have no idea if we can afford it yet?? So irritating.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 08:29     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote: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.


They don’t call it the “Tufts Syndrome” for nothin’.


They have a huge ass ego for a university.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 07:53     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote: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.


I don't see that being a competitive app, sorry to say. The GPA is low and test optional. I hope your kid finds a place they are happy.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 07:51     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
My DC got IN. Has 3.9 UW GPA and 35 ACT.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 07:17     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In at Tuft(s)! Hurrah!


Congrats! My DS got in RD too and he's so excited. He wants to study IR. What major is your DC interested in, if any.


Thanks and congrats to your DS too. Mine is also interested in IR. Maybe they will be in the same classes.
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 05:46     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote:Denied from Tufts, got in JHU.


Congrats on John Hopkin!
Anonymous
Post 03/20/2026 05:42     Subject: Tuft Regular Decision
Anonymous wrote: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.


They don’t call it the “Tufts Syndrome” for nothin’.