Deconstructing the “Why Tufts?” essay
You've may have heard the phrase "demonstrated interest" at some point in the college search process. What does it mean? And why should you care? As…
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To all my Questies
In the great on-screen words of George Little, “It’s today!” Tufts’ first offers of admission for the current application season have been sent to…
Branching out from your small town
Prior to college, I lived my entire first 18 years in a rural Maine town where there are around 8,000 people and there is one major intersection where…
Extracurriculars—What Counts?
There are many different components of your application: Your transcript, your personal essay, your supplemental essays, the letters of recommendation…
Value of a Tufts Education: Tisch College of Civic Life
Throughout your college search process, you have probably researched, explored, and visited many different schools, and all of the information can probably…
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