Fall for Tufts
Join us for our virtual open house, Fall for Tufts! These four weeks will be dedicated to illustrating the Tufts community and helping you imagine your future as a Jumbo. The open house schedule allows room to explore various topics in a choose-your-own-adventure format (no need to sign up for every event - just the ones you are interested in!).
To register for an event, click on "Register Here" to fill out the registration form for any event you’d like - you will receive a personalized link to access the event. And don’t worry, these sessions will be recorded and made available on this page after each event!
We will be adding even more content over the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more and continue registering for the events that you think will best help you understand the Tufts community and maybe even make you...Fall for Tufts (we couldn’t help ourselves!).
➯ Week 1: Who Are We?
➯ Week 2: Academics at Tufts
➯ Week 3: Community and Engagement at Tufts
➯ Week 4: See Yourself at Tufts
Week 1: Who Are We? | Sept. 19 - Sept. 26
What does it mean to attend a tier-one research university with the culture and feel of a liberal arts college? Learn about how Tufts educates its students as scholars and as people.
Welcome
To virtually welcome you to our community on the Hill and to the month of Fall for Tufts, join us at our kick-off event! JT Duck, the Dean of the Tufts Office of Undergraduate Admissions, will begin the programming before handing it over to our students. Our students will walk you through how to make the most of the four weeks of programming (since Fall for Tufts is a choose-your-own-adventure style program!). We’ll intersperse their helpful commentary with fun videos and interactive moments, and the program will close with three students sharing why they chose Tufts. The welcome will be recorded and available to everyone after the event.
Why Tufts: A Deans' Panel
Nancy Bauer, Dean of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts
James Glaser, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
Jianmin Qu, Dean of the School of Engineering
JT Duck, the Dean of the Tufts Office of Undergraduate Admissions, will moderate a panel with the three Deans of each of our undergraduate schools. Learn about the offerings in each program from the people who know them best!
Financial Aid at Tufts
Patty Reilly, Associate Dean of Financial Aid
Hear from Patty Reilly, the Associate Dean of Financial Aid, on what the different parts of a financial aid package mean and what resources exist within the Financial Aid Office for our undergraduates and their families. For specific questions on your financial aid package, we recommend reading through our FAQ page, filling out the Net Price Calculator, or using the MyinTuition Quick Cost College Estimator.
Exploring the School of Arts and Sciences
Sonia Groeneveld '21, Economics
Njeri Allen, Admissions Counselor
Sayaka Smith, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Join an admissions officer and current Jumbo to delve into the School of Arts and Sciences! Learn more about the interdisciplinary curriculum and research influenced by our liberal arts approach. About half of the time will be devoted to a Q&A with participants able to ask questions live throughout the event.
What Are The Liberal Arts Anyway?
Haitong Du '22, International Relations
Indigo Naar '21, Combined Degree Student with the SMFA, Philosophy
We’re sure that you’ve heard the phrase “liberal arts” many (many!) times as you’ve started learning about college. But what exactly are the liberal arts? Indigo and Haitong will share their insight into the liberal arts at Tufts, and how their coursework, research, and way of thinking as scholars have all been shaped by the liberal arts experience. Funny stories (maybe even some groan-worthy puns), thoughtful commentary, and a willingness to engage with your questions will all be a part of this panel.
Inside the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts
Thomas Duncan '06, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Indigo Naar '21, Combined Degree Student with the SMFA, Philosophy
Join an admissions officer and a current Combined Degree student to learn all about SMFA’s interdisciplinary studio art curriculum, how artists strengthen their work through research, and what it’s like to have access to one of the largest art collections in North America. You’ll see plenty of examples of student projects and what our faculty are up to, as well as have time to ask your questions live throughout the event.
Estudiando en Tufts
Paz Pitarque, Assistant Director of Admissions
Oliver Martínez López '22, International Relations
¡Únase con uno de los consejeros de Admisiones y un estudiante para conocer a profundidad Tufts! Escuche a cerca de nuestro plan de estudios en la Escuela de Ingeniería, la Escuela de Artes y Ciencias, y la Escuela de Bellas Artes. El resto de nuestro tiempo se dedicará a preguntas y respuestas y los participantes podrán hacer preguntas en vivo durante todo el evento.
An Inside Look into Tufts Engineering
Nina Pittas '21, Biomedical Engineering
Becky Lee '22, Human Factors Engineering
Pamela Toscano '19, Admissions Counselor: Engineering Recruitment
Join an admissions officer and current Jumbos for an in-depth look at our School of Engineering! Hear from us about our project-based engineering curriculum, collaborative learning environment, and the unique qualities that shape Tufts engineering. About half of the time will be devoted to a Q&A with participants able to ask questions live throughout the event.
Tufts and Boston Student Panel
Becky Lee '22, Human Factors Engineering
Chris Panella '21, Film and Media Studies
Our Medford/Somerville campus is just 4 miles outside of Boston, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts sits across from the Museum of Fine Arts on the Fenway in Boston. To be a college student means to engage not only with your college campus, but also with the communities surrounding you! From volunteering at special events (we’d recommend checking out the Fluff Fest), to finding your new favorite ice cream place, to attending your first opera at the Boston Opera House, you’ll find opportunities just a few minutes from the Hill. Chris and Becky will share their experiences with the greater-Boston community, and why our host communities have been keystones of their time at Tufts.
Week 2: Academics at Tufts | Sept. 28 - Oct. 3
Building bridges across disciplines is the norm at Tufts. From linking computer science and international relations to analyze modern cybersecurity, to connecting women’s, gender, and sexuality studies with sculpture to debunk the gender binary, Tufts students know the power of actively seeking out the intersections across fields of study.
Autism Across the Lifespan: Autism with Systems
Eileen Crehan, Assistant Professor
This presentation will focus on how autism and the legal system intersect. Part of a semester-long course titled “Autism Across the Lifespan,” this class touches on accessibility, ways of communicating diagnoses, and navigating service networks, legal issues, and employment. Using a strengths-based lens, topics include how ASD is presented in the public eye. Dr. Crehan collaborates with the neurodiverse community on campus and is happy to discuss those activities with interested students.
What's a bit?
Richard Townsend, Assistant Teaching Professor
Every computing device in your life operates in binary - it stores all data and performs calculations using only 0s and 1s. But how can just 0s and 1s encode everything from numbers to videos to music? In this session, we will explore how bits can encode any kind of information, and how it's up to humans to actually interpret what the bits in a computer represent.
The End of the World, Plan B
Charles Inouye, Professor of Japanese Literature and Visual Culture
Where does the idea of “the end of the world” come from, and why is it leading us to disaster rather than to paradise? The usual Plan A gets us all cooked. So what is Plan B?
Subversive Graphics: Socially Engaged Art
Chantal Zakari, Professor of the Practice
The Graphic Arts area at SMFA combines aspects of design, illustration, web design, and bookmaking to support students in building a set of flexible skills and developing their personal and public voice. In this class we will discuss the complexity of socially engaged art practices, and specifically look at graphics, printed ephemera, books, and web based interventions used to activate a public. We’ll look at the recent history of various art movements, from feminist, to activist, including public art and social practice, using examples of artists’ work such as The Yes Men, Group Material, Future Farmers, Grennan & Sperandio, Gran Fury, and Temporary Services.
Financial Aid at Tufts
Amy Piantedosi, Associate Director of Financial Aid
Hear from Amy Piantedosi, the Associate Director of Financial Aid, on what the different parts of a financial aid package mean and what resources exist within the Financial Aid Office for our undergraduates and their families. For specific questions on your financial aid package, we recommend reading through our FAQ page, filling out the Net Price Calculator, or using the MyinTuition Quick Cost College Estimator.
School of the Museum of Fine Arts Student Panel
Indigo Naar '21, Combined Degree Student with the SMFA, Philosophy
Carly Stark '23, BFA
Jaycie Henderson '21, BFA
David Mansour '23, BFA
Parker Lily Tuson-Morse '23, BFA
Join this panel of current SMFA at Tufts students to learn about their studio practice and research. They’ll discuss what it means to have a personalized curriculum and work with artist-faculty, exhibition opportunities and the arts scene, and navigating campuses while living in the city of Boston. You’ll hear about how the arts are integrated into every facet of the Tufts experience and have the chance to ask your questions.
An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering and Engineering Psychology
James Intriligator, Professor of the Practice
Human Factors Engineering and Engineering Psychology are two interdisciplinary majors offered at Tufts. In fact, Tufts is home to the country’s oldest (and some say most-distinguished!) Human Factors program. In this short course, you will learn what Human Factors is all about. You will do this by first learning a tiny bit of history, then by learning a bit of method, and THEN by doing a whole lot of design, role-playing, and Human Factors Engineering. Come see how Human Factors engineers are creating, changing, and optimizing the world.
Prepared for Success: How Tufts Supports Students with Advising and Other Academic Resources
Haruka Noishiki '21, International Relations
David Proctor, Senior Lecturer and Major Advisor
Kirsten Behling, Associate Dean of Student Accessibility and Academic Resources
School can be tough, but Tufts makes sure that no Jumbos fall behind the herd. Our panel will explain how Tufts utilizes an effective advising system along with a strong support network that makes sure all students are supported and celebrated.
Your Zip Code Determines Your Education
Steve Cohen, Senior Lecturer
Most parents in the US like the school their child attends. Most parents in the US feel that the public schools are failing. Are these both true? Why do our schools look the way they do?
School of Engineering Student Panel
Nina Pittas '21, Biomedical Engineering
Nate Goff '21, Electrical Engineering
Sophie Bredenkamp '21, Chemical Engineering
Naomi Durand '21, Mechanical Engineering
Myisha Majumder '21, Civil Engineering
Interested in learning what it's like to be an engineer at Tufts? Join us for a student-led panel to discuss the ins and outs of the student engineering experience at Tufts. This one hour panel will feature four current engineering students and will offer participants the opportunity to ask questions live throughout the event.
Undergraduate Research Panel
John Lalime '21, History
Ally Culbert '21, Physics
Ezri Horne '22, Combined Degree Student with the SMFA, Anthropology
Anna Joseph '21, History
Interested in getting involved with undergraduate research? Join us as four undergrads speak about their varied research interests from historical research to land-surveying to working with the gene-editing tool, CRISPR! Hear them talk about how they got involved, and how they’re planning to use their research skills after graduating. Ask them any questions you might have about undergraduate research opportunities at Tufts!
Experiencing the Experimental College
Saherish Surani '21, Psychology
Chris Panella '21, Film and Media Studies
Julie Chotivatanapong '21, Biopsychology
Discover the Experimental College (ExCollege) - a department solely focused on innovative and collaborative learning and teaching. In ExCollege classes, students are exposed to subjects and teachers beyond traditional classrooms and discover possibilities they never could have imagined. Our faculty come from a range of professions and teach with passion; students participate by designing, selecting and teaching our courses. At the ExCollege, they learn the value of interdisciplinary education, engaged leadership, and active citizenship.
Peering Into the Anxious Brain: Using Neuroimaging Techniques to Study Anxiety
Lisa Shin, Principal Investigator
What is anxiety and when does it cross the threshold to become an anxiety disorder? How do researchers use brain imaging to better understand the underlying neurobiological basis of anxiety and its disorders? Can we use brain imaging to diagnose disorders and predict response to treatment? In this lecture, we will discuss the results of recent research that can provide answers to these questions.
The Naturalist Animator
POSTPONED, date TBD | Wednesday, September 30, 3:00 - 4:00 pm EDT
Joel Frenzer, Professor of the Practice
Animation at SMFA consists of a hands-on, artist-driven curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation in a variety of 2D, 3D, hand-made, and digital techniques while encouraging the exploration of a student’s voice and ideas. In this class we examine the work of naturalists and artists throughout history, and how close observation of the natural world motivated new discoveries and “ways of seeing.” The concept of “Nature” can be broadly interpreted to include objects, people, behavioral patterns, relationships, emotions, etc., depending on each student’s specific environment and interpretation. In this class students keep a written journal of observations of nature in their homes, yards, parks, etc., visually capture these observations frame-by-frame, record audio of their examinations, and learn how to combine all the elements into a final moving image presentation.
Freedom and Determinism
David Denby, Senior Lecturer
Causes are prior events that make their effects happen. Now, most of us think that all events - including our actions - are caused; they don't happen by magic. But if our actions are determined in advance by their causes, where does acting freely fit in? On the other hand, we surely can't deny that we do act freely. That would mean rejecting all moral responsibility. We will attempt to make sense of this!
Looping Live and Otherwise: Music, Technology, and Us
Joseph Auner, Austin Fletcher Professor of Music
Starting with examples of musical performances that feature live looping, we will consider the ways that music can splice the composer, performer, and listener into a technological system that becomes part of the meaning, emotional impact, and material of the piece. Such encounters allow us to experience not only music and musical technologies in new ways, but to transform our sense of self, our bodies, and how we interact with the world around us.
Migrants and Refugees: What Can Economics Contribute to Policy?
Anna Hardman, Senior Lecturer
This class will introduce students to the ways economists study international migration, including migration to the United States. Who migrates and who does not? How do immigrants contribute to the host country’s economy? What do we know about immigrant assimilation and earnings in the host country’s labor market? How does emigration affect the home (or migrant-sending) country’s economy?
School of Arts and Science Student Panel
Polly Harrington '21, Human Factors Engineering
Robert Hoover '21, Physics
Hana Tzou '23, English & Film and Media Studies
Nic Gitter '21, International Literary and Visual Studies
Thinking of what you might want to major in at Tufts? Our School of Arts and Sciences has 90+ majors, ranging from STEM to languages to literature, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore a variety of fields and discover what you’re truly passionate about. Join us to hear from current liberal arts students pursuing a range of majors to learn why they chose their majors, what their favorite courses have been, and how they have applied their learning on the Hill and beyond.
Ayuda Financiera en Tufts
Paz Pitarque, Assistant Director of Admissions
Daniela Pozos Nicolau '21, Childy Study and Human Development
Oliver Martínez López '22, International Relations
En esta sesión hablaremos sobre lo que significan las diferentes partes de un paquete de ayuda financiera. Además de los recursos que existen en la Oficina de Ayuda Financiera para nuestros estudiantes y sus familias.
Collaboration in Action Panel
Leslie Spencer '21, Biology & Food Systems and Nutrition
Claudia Guetta '22, Community Health & Sociology
Elsa Rohm '22, Environmental Engineering & Community Health
Era Iyer '21, Computer Science & Economics
Come hear from current Jumbos about their experiences as part of Tufts’ many collaborative initiatives: Tufts Food Rescue, Tufts Prison Initiative, Engineers Without Borders, and 180 Degrees Consulting. You’ll learn how our four panelists got involved at Tufts, the connections they’ve made along the way, and how their experiences have impacted them. Tufts’ interdisciplinary mindset encourages you to apply and extend your classroom learning to the real world, so join us to learn how to do just that!
Infrastructure in Resilient Cities
Laurie Baise, Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
In this session, we will talk about what makes a resilient city, focusing on the resilience of the built environment to natural hazard events and the effect of climate change.
Introducing Haruki Murakami
Hosea Hirata, Professor and Director of Japanese Program and International Literary and Visual Studies
This lecture will explore Haruki Murakami’s global popularity and discuss his specific connection to Tufts University, where he received his honorary doctorate from in 2014.
Week 3: Community and Engagement at Tufts | Oct. 5 - Oct. 10
Tufts’ culture of openness, civic engagement, humility, and global awareness isn’t just confined to the classroom. From maker spaces to the dance group for students who can’t dance to Division III athletics, Tufts students find community, growth, and joy in all corners of campus life.
A Conversation with the Latinx Center
Marvin Casasola, Director of Latinx Center
Jasmine Ramon, Program Administrator of Latinx Center
Marvin Casasola, Director, and Jasmine Ramon, Program Administrator, will be sharing insight into the ways students gather, learn, share experiences, show support and appreciation of Latinx identities through the Latinx Center. You will learn about the welcoming community that provides a dedicated environment to engage in research, celebration, collaboration, and dialogue to inspire advocacy, appreciation, and social change within the Latinx community.
Community Fair
Want to know what Jumbos are up to outside the classroom? Explore the Community Fair to sample the wide array of interests among Tufts students through campus organizations. You will be able to talk to current students and ask your questions as virtually walk “table” to “table”.
Student Leadership Panel
Anna Papalexopoulou '21, International Relations & Psychology
Sarah Wiener '21, Philosophy & Political Science
Gabriela Delela '21, International Relations & Economics
Ginga Sato '22, Biology
Excited at the possibility of joining student organizations at Tufts, and curious as to how they’re led? Join four student leaders who are involved in student government, cultural, and pre-professional clubs to learn more about how students can get involved at a leadership level in organizations they’re passionate about!
Making Tufts Your Home: A Panel about Residential Life on the Hill
Alekya Menta '21, Biopsychology
Neha Ratnapuri '23, Civic Studies & Psychology
Emily Lazorchak '21, Biology & Spanish
Jack Waisel '21, Political Science
One of the first places that students find community at college is in their residence hall. Join us for a conversation about how our students build relationships in our various residential spaces (both on- and off-campus). Memories of late night conversations, themed hall nights, unexpected celebrations at the end of finals, and finding meaningful friendships will all be discussed.
Financial Aid at Tufts
Patty Reilly, Associate Dean of Financial Aid
Hear from Patty Reilly, the Associate Dean of Financial Aid, on what the different parts of a financial aid package mean and what resources exist within the Financial Aid Office for our undergraduates and their families. For specific questions on your financial aid package, we recommend reading through our FAQ page, filling out the Net Price Calculator, or using the MyinTuition Quick Cost College Estimator.
A Studio Visit with Samantha Fields
Isabella Kiser '21, Combined Degree
Tufts students have the advantage of working alongside professors who are active in their fields, and at SMFA this means studying with practicing artists. In this session, we’ll visit Samantha Fields, a multimedia artist and SMFA faculty member teaching in Sculpture and Fibers. Her work deploys materials often associated with craft to explore issues of gender, class, labor, and access. Materials and techniques are explored for their historical, sculptural, and performative aspects. Join us for this studio visit led by Isabella Kiser to learn about Samantha’s practice and the benefits of collaborating with working-artist faculty both inside and outside of the classroom.
A Conversation with the LGBT Center
Hope Freeman, Director of the LGBT Center
joel gutierrez, Program Administrator of the LGBT Center
Join Hope Freeman, Director, and joel gutierrez, Program Administrator, to learn about the programming, advising, and educational resources provided by the Center that aims to improve the experience of gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and trans people at Tufts.
Exploring SMFA at Tufts' Senior Thesis Program
Carrie Salazar, Research & Instruction Librarian
Indigo Naar '21, Combined Degree
Alberto Checa '21, BFA
Isabella Kiser '21, Combined Degree
Jean Chung '21, BFA
In this program, you'll visit the studios of four current SMFA at Tufts students to hear about their experience in our Senior Thesis program. Senior Thesis is a year-long capstone program that students apply to in their final year. It acts as a culmination of the undergraduate experience, drawing together students’ research and studio practice into a body of work for public exhibition. Senior Thesis projects are a great way to get a sense of how students work at SMFA—reaching across disciplines and deepening their voices as thinkers and makers through research and collaboration. You’ll also hear from Carrie Salazar, the Research & Instruction Librarian who works closely with the Senior Thesis program to provide individualized research consultation and support for each student.
A Conversation with the Women's Center
Hope Freeman, Interim Director of the Women's Center
Jessica Mitzner, Program Administrator of the Women's Center
Hope Freeman, Interim Director of the Women’s Center, and Jessica Mitzner, Program Administrator, will be discussing the programming the Center puts on throughout the year to identify and understand societal structures that relate to issues of power, privilege, and oppression while also tying in intersectional feminism and fostering student leadership and community.
QuestBridge Scholar Panel
Priscila Rincon Gonzalez '21, Biopsychology
Rossiel Reyes '22, International Literary and Visual Studies
Angelica Yanez ’22, Sociology
Sean Ashburn, Senior Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Join an admissions officer and three QuestBridge Scholars - Priscila, Rossiel, and Angelica - to learn about their experiences as Jumbos. Priscila, Rossiel, and Angelica will speak to the communities of QuestBridge Scholars and first-generation/low-income students at Tufts, along with the resources that helped them navigate their transitions from home to life in Medford/Somerville. They will also discuss the academic, professional, and extracurricular opportunities they have found at Tufts. Much of the session will be devoted to a Q&A with participants able to ask questions live throughout the event.
A Conversation with the Asian American Center
Aaron Parayno, Director of the Asian American Center
The Asian American Center is one of six identity-based centers under the Division for Student Diversity and Inclusion. Come be in community with Aaron Parayno, Director, and learn about the Peer Leader Program and other initiatives hosted at the Asian American Center throughout the year.
A Conversation with the FIRST Resource Center
Jared Smith, Associate Director of the FIRST Resource Center
Join Jared Smith, Associate Director, in learning about the resources Tufts University’s first-generation, low-income, and undocumented populations can find through the Center. Learn more about the ways FIRST assists students in navigating the costs of college life and building community among their peers.
A Conversation with the Africana Center Staff and Community Members
Katrina Moore, Director of the Africana Center
Africana Center’s staff will hold space to provide information and to answer questions about programming and resources offered through the Center. There will also be members of the Africana community at Tufts to speak to student life and all things Jumbos!
Week 4: See Yourself at Tufts | Oct. 12 - Oct. 17
Research on the rebirth of urban democracy, Sundae Sundays in our dining halls, collaborative engineering—maybe something this month resonated with you and you’re already picturing yourself as a Jumbo. Hear from current students and alumni about how they made Tufts their own and where Tufts brought them. We’ll close with sessions on financial aid and admissions.
Financial Aid at Tufts
Patty Reilly, Associate Dean of Financial Aid
Hear from Patty Reilly, the Associate Dean of Financial Aid, on what the different parts of a financial aid package mean and what resources exist within the Financial Aid Office for our undergraduates and their families. For specific questions on your financial aid package, we recommend reading through our FAQ page, filling out the Net Price Calculator, or using the MyinTuition Quick Cost College Estimator.
Halfway There: What Jumbos Have Learned After Their First Two Years in Medford
Erica Yox '21, Biochemistry
Marco Rodriguez '22, Biopsychology
Di Wu '21, Economics
Alexa Rudolph '21, Child Studies
Junior and senior years of college may seem far away, but the first two years of Tufts fly by! Here is a collection of juniors and seniors ready to share about what it’s like to be a seasoned Jumbo. Come meet our panel of Tufts upperclass students who are ready to share what Tufts has been like for them the past few years.
The Arts at Tufts
Angela Jones-OBrien, Director of Admissions for the School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Heather Nathans, Department Chair of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies
Renata Celichowska, Director of Dance
Frank Lehman, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Music
Khary Saeed Jones, Professor of the Practice, Film and Media Studies
What are the advantages of studying the arts at a major research university? Join representatives of the visual and performing arts at Tufts to learn more about the arts’ central role in our community. The panelists will discuss their respective disciplines, resources, internships, professional networks, and career paths, highlighting the many opportunities for collaboration across the university. Whether you’re interested in majoring, minoring, joining a club, or catching a performance or exhibition, this program will introduce you to the rich role the arts play in our campus culture.
Exploring Your First Two Years at Tufts
Krish Shah '24, Undecided
Dan Kerrigan '23, Economics
Mina Shokoufandeh ‘23, Biology & Biomedical Sciences
Vanessa Weiss '24, Undecided
Curious about what the transition to college looks like? Look no further! Four recent Jumbos are here to spill the tea! Learn about dorm life, course selection and academics, getting involved, and more at this panel. Our panelists will share their thoughts on the early stages of life on the Hill and provide insight into how to make the most of the start of your college experience.
SMFA Studio Art Portfolio Workshop
Thomas Duncan '06, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Indigo Naar '21, Combined Degree
This program is designed to answer all of your questions about what goes into a great SMFA portfolio. Your portfolio won’t look like anyone else’s. The portfolio you submit is our introduction to you as an artist and should be as personal as your personal essay. Join us to hear from a current student about making sense of all the portfolio advice out there and from a member of the admissions team that reviews studio art portfolios on how to make your portfolio speak in your own voice. We’ll show some examples and take your questions.
Jewish Life at Tufts
JT Duck, Dean of the Tufts Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Rabbi Naftali Brawer, Jewish Chaplain, Executive Director of Hillel
In this live virtual presentation, we will share all things Tufts - academic opportunities, campus culture, and student body diversity - and then discuss updates in our admissions process, including COVID-19’s impact on admissions and our test-optional policy. JT Duck, Dean of Admissions, will review how we read applications, including those we receive from Jewish day schools and communities, and how we seek to build a class of students with a multitude of perspectives and backgrounds. Following the admissions update, Rabbi Naftali Brawer will be joined by two current students to share their experiences in the Jewish community at Tufts.
Essay Writing Workshop
Beky Stiles '12, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Sayaka Smith, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Writing essays is hard! And writing them for colleges feels even harder. Beky will help kickstart your essay writing by providing tools for choosing a topic and getting started. She’ll also give some insight into how the essays are used in the world of highly selective admissions. Hopefully this session will leave you feeling a little less stressed and a little more empowered as you enter into the full-swing of college application season!
Life After Tufts Panel
Robin Kahan '80, Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
Megan Kunhle '19, Community Health & Spanish
Eliza Hilfer '20, Community Health & Environmental Studies
Nathaniel Tran '17, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies & Spanish
Elephants stick together, and Jumbos do, too! From career counseling to pre-professional and graduate school advising, Tufts supports all students in their transition to life after Tufts. During this panel, we’ll hear from Robin Kahan, A80, Associate Director of Engineering Career Services at the Tufts Career Center; Eliza Hilfer, A20, M21, a ‘double Jumbo’ pursuing a Master’s of Public Health; Megan Kuhnle, A19, a Clinical Research Coordinator at Massachusetts General Hospital; and Nathaniel Tran, A17, a 2018 Fulbright alum and current PhD candidate at Vanderbilt University
Admissions Committee Case Study
Lauren Wilkes, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Sayaka Smith, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Jason Rathman '17, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Pamela Toscano '19, Admissions Counselor
Have you ever wondered how admissions decisions get made? You’ll join a handful of seasoned Tufts admissions officers and step into the role of admissions officer through this case study. You will make your way through five fictional student applications and vote on who you would admit to Tufts University. Time will be reserved at the end of the case study for a debrief and questions with our admissions officers.
Closing
Over the past month, you’ve learned the ins and outs of Tufts. You’ve sat in on classes, chatted with current students, and asked many (many!) important questions of us. As Fall for Tufts comes to a close, we invite you to one last event to with admissions officers and current students. In addition to sharing resources for continuing your college search adventure, we’ll have one more opportunity for you to engage in a live Q&A with current students (our admissions fellows – many of whom you saw moderating events throughout the month!). The closing will be recorded and available to everyone after the event.