Extracurriculars—What Counts?
There are many different components of your application: Your transcript, your personal essay, your supplemental essays, the letters of recommendation…
Upon my graduation from the Tufts Combined Degree Program in 2021 (proud studio art and philosophy major!) I continued to grow my experience and passion for higher education access, first working as a College and Career Advisor in a local Boston public school before returning to the Tufts Admissions Office, where I had previously been an intern, student fellow, customer service assistant and (of course) tour-guide throughout my time at Tufts. When I chose to attend Tufts, I had never been to Massachusetts in my life. It was Tufts' generous financial aid policy, and the opportunity the Combined Degree Program that got me in the door—and I haven't looked back! Part of what draws me to admissions work is the opportunity to share my knowledge and experiences with students who might not know what opportunities and supports are out there—never be afraid to ask questions!
There are many different components of your application: Your transcript, your personal essay, your supplemental essays, the letters of recommendation…
Hey Juniors—Congratulations! It may seem like passing the half-way point of your high school career isn’t that big of a deal when your school is probably…
My first-time visiting Massachusetts, let alone Tufts, was the day I flew into Logan Airport by myself to attend TWO, the Tufts Pre-Orientation program…
A joy of being an admissions officer is sharing so much of Tufts with so many different students. We never know which part of our community will resonate…
Admissions Counselors get different versions of this question all the time: I couldn't _____ (join a club, take a class, do a summer internship, etc)…