Students always ask about the essay. Topic selection, length, style, message – there is so much to think about. We realize that it is not an easy process, to say the least. So it is our pleasure to share with you 12 exceptional essays penned by members of the Tufts Class of 2010.
So why do we love these essays?
These pieces captured the distinct voices of these young men and women, and forged a powerful and affective human connection with their readers. They truly helped to set these students apart in our applicant pool. They compelled, magnetized, and fascinated us. They demonstrated creativity and illuminated curiosity.
We are infinitely proud of these students and the essays they wrote. We hope that these works will inspire you to find your unique voice as you craft your words and stories in the months to come.
-The Tufts University Admissions Officers
Click on the student's name to read his or her essay:
Hana Agha
Amman Baccalaureate
Amman, Jordan
Katie Alijewicz
Wellington High School
Wellington, Florida
Zachary Bordonaro
Fordham Preparatory School
Yorktown Heights, New York
Daniel Brady
South Brunswick High School
Kendall Park, New Jersey
Nicholas Burns
Utica Senior Academy
Utica, New York
Thomas Fitzsimons
Wooster School
New Milford, Connecticut
Alexander Hickey
St. Gregory Preparatory
Tucson, Arizona
Alejandro Hidalgo
Saint Johns School
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Stefanos Koryzis
Athens College
Athens, Greece
Olga Rukovets
Tenafly High School
Tenafly, New Jersey
Cory Siskind
Piedmont High School
Piedmont, California
Lily Zhang
Governor's School for the Arts
York, South Carolina