2009-2010 Tufts Application Thread

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I just got this today. I submitted my AMCAS on July 4th and still not verified... so does this mean tufts sends secondaries to everyone even before their primary is verified?

It's not unheard of at other schools. Not sure about Tufts though.
 
anyone doing maine track?
it's half tuition
tufts is pretty much my num 1 school
 
anyone else having problems with the character limit and saving? Mine is going berserk.... When I have like 100 characters it says 1000!
 
It's not unheard of at other schools. Not sure about Tufts though.

Ok... I'll see what everyone else have to say.

Anyways, does the photo have to be one in which you're professionally dressed? or Does it really not matter? Because I was thinking of dressing like I would if I were going to a tufts interview so that afterwards when they're reviewing my profile, they'll be able to recognize me easily. What you guys say?


And btw, I talked to tufts yesterday and the lady said that they count highest of each MCAT section score in case any of you've taken MCAT multiple times like me.
 
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totally applying and got the secondary via email invite today! 3 days after amacs was submitted.
 
Ok... I'll see what everyone else have to say.

Anyways, does the photo have to be one in which you're professionally dressed? or Does it really not matter? Because I was thinking of dressing like I would if I were going to a tufts interview so that afterwards when they're reviewing my profile, they'll be able to recognize me easily. What you guys say?

They seem so suggest your photo has no effect on admissions, as it's just used for administrative purposes to make sure you are the same person...so I don't really think it matters as long as it looks appropriate.
 
totally applying and got the secondary via email invite today! 3 days after amacs was submitted.

So that def means they send secondaries before primary verification. Not that theres anything wrong with it.
 
Anyone leaving the optional question blank?
 
Anyone leaving the optional question blank?
me. no need to write a why tufts essay, i never believe in that strategy, if they wanted that, schools would ask for it like many do.
 
1000 chars or less if answered yes

1. Do you wish to include any comments (in addition to those already provided in your AMCAS application) to the Admissions Committee at Tufts University School of Medicine?

2. Do you consider yourself a person who would contribute to the diversity of the student body of Tufts University School of Medicine?

lol i dare someone to answer no for question #2

so are writing anything for #1. do they expect you to write something?
 
is the word/character count screwed up for anyone else? even when i paste from notepad it still says i have 5000 characters when i only have 1000...
 
for question 2, anyones character count ridiculously high? It says its 1768 while in word its 999....i copy and pasted from notepad and it still says its 1768...wth
 
Character count is working fine for me. I just copied what I had in word to notepad and then copied from notepad to the application.
 
most people leaving #1 blank?

i wish the character counts were a bit higher and i would do some lovely cutting+pasting from previous essays 😛
 
just got mine like an hour ago and still not verified (Grr!)
 
I like how whoever designed the Georgetown Secondary Webstie also did the Tufts website lol
 
I like how whoever designed the Georgetown Secondary Webstie also did the Tufts website lol
And MCW. And SLU. (And I'm pretty sure there's more. In fact, why isn't everyone using it? So easy to use.)
 
And MCW. And SLU. (And I'm pretty sure there's more. In fact, why isn't everyone using it? So easy to use.)
i think like 10 schools ive filled out have used this format, its so damn awesome, should petition all schools to just use this...especially schools like boston who try to make stuff as confusing as possible lol.
 
Working on Tufts...MD application submitted + MD/MBA + MD/MA

Need to do MD/MPH still.


Who else is doing combined degrees or the Maine track?
 
Working on Tufts...MD application submitted + MD/MBA + MD/MA

Need to do MD/MPH still.


Who else is doing combined degrees or the Maine track?

I ended up just applying to the regular M.D. program. I was going to try out the Maine Track thing since I am interested in rural medicine, but it seemed like they were looking for someone from Maine or someone who had significant ties to the state. I have none of those lol.
 
Hmm in the top right corner of my app it says " MD Application: NOT YET CERTIFIED" when I've been verified for more than a month? Anyone else having this issue?
 
Hmm in the top right corner of my app it says "MD Application: NOT YET CERTIFIED" when I've been verified for more than a month? Anyone else having this issue?
it means certified, i.e you submitted you 2ndary app and certified the 2ndary
 
Hmm in the top right corner of my app it says "MD Application: NOT YET CERTIFIED" when I've been verified for more than a month? Anyone else having this issue?

Ummm that is for the secondary dude... you have to submit to get that to change.
 
Maine Track has 36 slots. 20 for maine residents.
 
most people leaving #1 blank?

i wish the character counts were a bit higher and i would do some lovely cutting+pasting from previous essays 😛

yeah i think i'm just going to leave #1 blank
 
Hmmmmmm still debating on whether to leave #1 blank. Elijah, you make an excellent point.
 
for question 2, anyones character count ridiculously high? It says its 1768 while in word its 999....i copy and pasted from notepad and it still says its 1768...wth

yes, i had the same problem when i was using mozilla. now that is switched to internet explorer, everything works fine. good luck!
 
yes, i had the same problem when i was using mozilla. now that is switched to internet explorer, everything works fine. good luck!

good catch. mozilla creates a Word-like window that goes nutso, while IE creates a notepad which seems to count the characters correctly.
 
yes, i had the same problem when i was using mozilla. now that is switched to internet explorer, everything works fine. good luck!
hmm but none of my other 2ndaries had that problem...does that mean my formating is messed up on everything ive done? :scared::scared:
 
I asked this on a few other threads but never got a response so I'll try again. For the diversity question is it ok just to reference activities on your primary application? I do not have enough characters to explain what they were while elaborating on how they would help me contribute to the diversity. it would be easier just to say "my trip to Ghana", etc.
 
hmm but none of my other 2ndaries had that problem...does that mean my formating is messed up on everything ive done? :scared::scared:

No, I don't think so. I had the same website for submitting apps for some other schools, and never had such a problem. It may be an issue just for Tufts. Don't worry, seriously. As long as you were able to review your essays and stuff in the previous appls, nothing is messed up. But switch to explorer for this secondary. Buena suerte!
 
I left the diversity question blank. I think they are asking if you are a minority and can add to their diversity in that department. Was that dumb of me? I submitted it before I read this forum, and now I'm having regrets...
 
I left the diversity question blank. I think they are asking if you are a minority and can add to their diversity in that department. Was that dumb of me? I submitted it before I read this forum, and now I'm having regrets...

Diversity doesn't have to be in terms of ethnicity but can include unique experiences, beliefs, etc. But, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I think strong stats and ECs will trump your "no" to this question.
 
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I left the diversity question blank. I think they are asking if you are a minority and can add to their diversity in that department. Was that dumb of me? I submitted it before I read this forum, and now I'm having regrets...
Id say it was dumb as everyone has something to add. You dont have to be black or a minority to add diversity. There are many socioeconomic and other factors to add in that can equal diversity. Theres a billion ways to spin this essay but everyone has something to add. By not filling it out you are essentially saying there is nothing interesting i can add to your class, im typical and have nothing that stands out. Thats my take on it anyways. Maybe its not a huge deal? Only an adcom at tufts would be able to tell you for a fact if thats true, but id say in the future always fill out these essays if possible. I do agree somewhat with the guy above who said strong stats could override this, furthermore, I wouldnt worry as you already submitted. Just move onto the next 2ndary and hope for the best.
 
So I filled out my diversity essay and can see it under "preview" but there is no formatting whatsoever. It is just a block of text. Is it supposed to be like this or does anyone know how to add a new paragraph? Nothing I try in notepad or in the textbox seems to work. Thanks in advance.

Also, even though I'm turning this secondary around in one day, it does not mean anything if my primary isn't verified and my LOR are not in yet right? I mean there's no point in not submitting it if it's done but is there any benefit to it?
 
So I filled out my diversity essay and can see it under "preview" but there is no formatting whatsoever. It is just a block of text. Is it supposed to be like this or does anyone know how to add a new paragraph? Nothing I try in notepad or in the textbox seems to work. Thanks in advance.

Also, even though I'm turning this secondary around in one day, it does not mean anything if my primary isn't verified and my LOR are not in yet right? I mean there's no point in not submitting it if it's done but is there any benefit to it?

If your primary isn't verified and you haven't gotten your LORs in, you will not have a complete file. No complete file = doesn't get reviewed; therefore, there would be no point in you submitting this secondary because it will just sit there. As for the formatting issues, I had the same problem. I wouldn't worry about it.
 
If anyone is having issues with the field still registering characters when you've deleted everything, try hitting Ctrl+A, then Delete to get rid of all the macros (if you've forgotten to paste from notepad and tried MS Word first). I had that problem for Creighton's app...don't know if that's what Elijah05 and others were referring to, but for future reference it might come in handy.
 
If anyone is having issues with the field still registering characters when you've deleted everything, try hitting Ctrl+A, then Delete to get rid of all the macros (if you've forgotten to paste from notepad and tried MS Word first). I had that problem for Creighton's app...don't know if that's what Elijah05 and others were referring to, but for future reference it might come in handy.

Just use internet explorer. I know it sucks, but for some reason the character count doesn't mess up. Tried this on mozilla and it gave me like 1500 characters. Tried it on internet explorer 990...
 
I was thinking about applying MD/MBA. Can you change your mind later (i.e. just to MD track) before matriculating. I.e. if you apply that way are you set to do that track?
 
hey, are your letter writer names supposed to automatically show up in the "letters" section (like on the BU application, for example), or do you just add them in and it's assumed that they have them via AMCAS? Mine weren't there, so I added them, but I'm hesitant to submit if they don't have them from AMCAS yet...
 
My recs have been received by AMCAS but the status check on Tufts shows it as not being received. Anyone know why? Should I mail them the recs directly to them?
 
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