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Fall fly-in/diversity programs are meaningful experiences for high school seniors because they provide students with the opportunity to get an inside look into the academic and social life at college. Importantly, most of the fly-in/diversity programs occur before students officially submit their college applications.
At Tufts, we offer a fly-in/diversity program known as the Voices of Tufts Diversity Experiences. Our program will occur the weekend of October 16-17, 2021, and it is designed for students interested in applying to our School of Engineering or School of Arts & Sciences.
During the swift but jam-packed weekend program, prospective students will learn more about different student organizations, interact with current Tufts students, and attend classes taught by some of our beloved professors on campus.
A former Tufts Admissions Officer describes her experience participating in Voices:
Evelyn Ocampo: “I, myself, came to Voices my senior year and it was what made Tufts skyrocket to the top of my college list. Aside from the great programming that Admissions had put together, it was the Tufts students that really made my experience meaningful. I distinctly remember having a spontaneous late night music session that all started because I mentioned that a goal of mine was to learn to play guitar. I met one of my really good friends at Voices and when we arrived on campus the following fall we joined the group that we had fan-girled over at the Voices Super Show. As a low-income student of color, I wasn’t sure how my identities would be supported at a predominantly white institution (PWI). I questioned whether diversity went beyond what was advertised on college websites and brochures. The Voices program showed me how I would be supported at Tufts by connecting me with resources, faculty and staff, and current students. I got to see the ways that students who shared my identities thrived on this campus! That aspect of the fly-in was very important to me because (while I didn’t realize it at the time) knowing how I would be embraced by the Tufts community highly influenced my college
decision. While I could have gathered facts and lists of resources by sifting through the website, visiting the campus gave me a genuine sense of how Tufts supports students of color, first-gen students, and low-income students.
Fly-in programs in general allow you to truly envision yourself on the campus and get a feel for the type of environment you would be in for the next four years, but DIVERSITY fly-in programs allow you to begin to build that community with your fellow fly-in participants and give more insight into the various identities found on campus more explicitly. They allow you to ask questions of current students and faculty while learning about the resources available for advising, study abroad, student leadership and more! You get to see firsthand whether a school is the right fit for you. Who knows, maybe you’ll leave campus wanting to apply Early Decision and be that much more excited to write those “Why [INSERT NAME HERE] University?” essays.”
As a former Voices participant myself, I completely agree with Evelyn! The community I felt on campus and the friendly and honest members of the Tufts community solidified Tufts as my 1st choice school. Please know that although many fly-in programs continue to be virtual, you will still have the space to engage with people that will shape your college experience. At the end of Voices, we hope that you will view Tufts not only as an academic institution, but also as a community invested in your professional and personal growth.
The Voices team and I look forward to reviewing your applications! Here are some wise words from Evelyn, “Take a chance and apply to fly-in programs because they might help you see if a school is right for you!” Click here for advice on how to navigate fly-in programs. Click here for updates regarding Voices
I’m sorry...How do you spell that again?
Perhaps I should enunciate more and place more emphasis on the T and S sound, but in my hometown, it wouldn…