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Please PM me when the essay is available.
Thanks, GL to all.
Thanks, GL to all.
Do you guys think it's worth applying to Tufts if you're already applying to ~20 schools? I figure since Tufts costs so ridiculously much (14k more tuition than vanderbilt, my #1!) that really even if I was accepted there, I'd rather go to my state school (Massachusetts). What do you guys think?
I'm not bothering, but that's me. Plus they've an asinine policy on AP courses where you have to take something from a specific department as a follow on course. In my situation, I placed out of physics, got two degrees in engineering plus grad work, and nailed the ps section of the mcat. But according to tufts policy I need to take a course on the solar system to meet their requirements. I'm saving my money, thanks.
Plus Boston isn't cheap either. Consider complete cost of attendance, not just tuition.
I'm not bothering, but that's me. Plus they've an asinine policy on AP courses where you have to take something from a specific department as a follow on course. In my situation, I placed out of physics, got two degrees in engineering plus grad work, and nailed the ps section of the mcat. But according to tufts policy I need to take a course on the solar system to meet their requirements. I'm saving my money, thanks.
Plus Boston isn't cheap either. Consider complete cost of attendance, not just tuition.
The number of schools really depends on your strength as an applicant. If you have an outstanding application then applying to fewer schools is more reasonable, however if you are more average, then you may feel safer with an expanded selection. That being said, I I would not apply to any school that you would not attend. If you don't like Tufts, don't apply. If you know that if you got into Tufts you could not afford it, then applying to Tufts does not seem like a good idea. Finally, UMASS is a great option, however, don't assume you will get in, it is quite competitive because of its low cost and high quality.
Have you contacted the school to check the requirements? There were a number of schools when I was applying, which I did not qualify for based on there online requirements, but was told by the admissions office to apply to anyway.
Does that apply to AP credit for English as well?
I'm strongly considering applying here (especially since last year's secondary essays didn't look too bad)
I'm most worried about the COA, though. 80k+ per year??? Is it at all likely that I would be paying sticker price?
EDIT: Source http://md.tufts.edu/Admissions/Financing-Your-Education/MD-Costs/Cost-of-Attendance-Details
Do you guys think it's worth applying to Tufts if you're already applying to ~20 schools? I figure since Tufts costs so ridiculously much (14k more tuition than vanderbilt, my #1!) that really even if I was accepted there, I'd rather go to my state school (Massachusetts). What do you guys think?
Do you guys think it's worth applying to Tufts if you're already applying to ~20 schools? I figure since Tufts costs so ridiculously much (14k more tuition than vanderbilt, my #1!) that really even if I was accepted there, I'd rather go to my state school (Massachusetts). What do you guys think?
Plus Boston isn't cheap either. Consider complete cost of attendance, not just tuition.
Nope!Has anyone gotten a secondary here yet?
Has anyone gotten a secondary here yet?
Luckily their secondary essays are pretty straightforward!
Could you post the secondary questions?
I'm confused from the comments above. Did people already get secondaries for this school?
If not, hopefully next week!
Does everybody get a secondary, or do they prescreen?
Thanks for posting! Is there space to write essays? If so, what is the word/character limit?
MSAR says everyone gets a secondary
What are you guys writing for the optional essay? I have like 3 sentences of updates Do you think that's a good idea? Or are people writing full out essays for this?
What are you guys writing for the optional essay? I have like 3 sentences of updates Do you think that's a good idea? Or are people writing full out essays for this?
same boat. Should we have been able to select letters of reference, or are the AMCAS ones designated just going (and should they show up?)is everyone else's document status page blank too? doesn't even list what references they should be expecting
is everyone else's document status page blank too? doesn't even list what references they should be expecting
for the first essay, is anyone thinking of writing some stuff about "why tufts"?
same boat. Should we have been able to select letters of reference, or are the AMCAS ones designated just going (and should they show up?)
I assume the letters you assigned from AMCAS will be sent without having to be re-selected. This is what my status page looks like:
i assume the letters you assigned from amcas will be sent without having to be re-selected. This is what my status page looks like:
You guys think it's a good idea to use the first essay as a reapplicant essay (I'm a reapplicant)? I'm torn between using it for that or as a "why Tufts" essay, of which I have absolutely nothing to write about.
You guys think it's a good idea to use the first essay as a reapplicant essay (I'm a reapplicant)? I'm torn between using it for that or as a "why Tufts" essay, of which I have absolutely nothing to write about.