After several years helping first-generation students apply to awesome colleges like Tufts, I’m enjoying my time on the “other side of the desk” sharing the amazing things that Tufts has to offer and working to build a diverse class of smart and curious Jumbos. I grew up as a low-income student in a small town where the idea of college always seemed mysterious and distant, so I love being able to illuminate the college experience and application process for the students (and counselors!) I meet in my career.
Our Regular Decision deadline is officially behind us, which means students and counselors can heave a sigh of relief while my colleagues and I shut our…
For this series, we asked three admissions officers to revisit the supplemental essays of three current Tufts freshmen. What in these essays worked, and…
After working closely with high school seniors at a college access organization, I thought I knew just about everything about the college admissions process…
Finding the time, transportation, and budget to visit college campuses can be tough, especially for students from low-income families or those who will…
