Frequently Asked Questions

What is Voices?

Voices of Tufts is our signature fly-in program, designed to provide high school seniors with a firsthand sense of “life on the Hill” and an opportunity to learn more about the ways students create a sense of belonging and community at Tufts University. We call the Voices of Tufts program “Voices” for short!

What happens during Voices?

Students will spend some time getting to know Tufts and the members of our community, and hopefully leave the program with a better understanding of whether Tufts is somewhere they would want to attend college! The program includes a variety of programs and activities, including interactive student panels, candid conversations from representatives of our campus resource centers, social programming, overviews of the admissions process, and more (rumor has it, there may even be some swag in store for students who participate!).

Who attends Voices?

Any high school senior attending high school in the United States is eligible to apply for Voices. While Voices has traditionally attracted participants with strong academic records from a variety of backgrounds – including but not limited to first-generation college-bound students, LGBTQIA+ students, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, and students from rural communities – any student interested in learning more about the Tufts community is welcome to apply. We seek primarily to invite high-achieving students who are kind, collaborative, civically-engaged, and interested in creating a more inclusive world.

How many students apply each year?

In recent years, we have received over 3,000 applications for approximately 300 spaces in the program. Because of the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to offer a space in the program to many students who may be qualified for admission to Tufts. Given the selectivity of the program and limited spaces available, each year, many students who are not selected for Voices of Tufts are successfully admitted to Tufts University.

When is the Voices application due?

The deadline to apply is Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:59PM local time. A complete application includes an up-to-date high school transcript, including final junior year grades, which may be submitted by you or your school counselor by July 21, 2025.

Do I have to submit an official high school transcript?

No. We accept official and unofficial transcripts, submitted by students, counselors, or school administrators. 

Is it true that any student who applies to Voices can apply to Tufts for free?

It’s true! Every student who applies to Voices of Tufts (whether or not they are invited to participate in the program) will have their Tufts application fee waived. You’ll receive instructions after you submit your Voices application. 

Can parents or guardians participate in Voices of Tufts?

Voices of Tufts is a student-focused program that does not include events or activities for parents, family members, or guests. Tufts Admissions is not able to provide travel assistance for parents or guardians to accompany their students to the on-campus Voices program.

For the in-person program, what should I bring to campus?

In order to make your stay more comfortable, please bring:

• Change of clothes
• Pillow and sleeping bag or blanket
• Towel
• Toiletries
• Light jacket
• Spending money (you will not need to pay for any meals or events, but you may want to purchase a Tufts souvenir at the book store)
• Any homework you may need to complete for school
• Cell phone and charger

I’m applying to Tufts through the QuestBridge National College Match. Am I still eligible for Voices?

Yes, absolutely! Tufts University is proud to be one of the QuestBridge partner colleges. Many students who attend Voices also apply through QuestBridge. QuestBridge applicants submit their list of college rankings (up to 15 partner institutions) through the National College Match; these rankings are due in early October. Please be aware that you may not add any additional colleges to your list after the due date.

Once Finalist decisions are released in late October, Match Finalists are allowed to re-rank their lists until early November. As Voices takes place in early and mid October, students who become Finalists for the National College Match will have the opportunity to consider re-ranking Tufts on their ordered Match lists, but will not be able to add Tufts or any other school that was not part of their original rankings.

All QuestBridge finalists who rank Tufts, but do not match with Tufts or another binding institution, will be automatically rolled into our Regular Decision applicant pool and required to respond to two short answer questions. They may also elect to apply under Early Decision I or Early Decision II.

Please visit www.questbridge.org for additional information on the National College Match application process and timeline.