2015-2016 Tufts University Application Thread

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When during the day does the admissions committee usually call applicants if they've been accepted? Just curious so I can be more neurotic about this on Thursday >< Fingers crossed!
 
Hmmm Why is this thread so slow? Have not very many Interview Invites been sent out? I was complete late July here and alas, no love from Tufts :<
 
neonghost said:
Hmmm Why is this thread so slow? Have not very many Interview Invites been sent out? I was complete late July here and alas, no love from Tufts :<
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Yea, if they're going to reject us they should just get it over with.
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neonghost said:
Hmmm Why is this thread so slow? Have not very many Interview Invites been sent out? I was complete late July here and alas, no love from Tufts :<
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Last year there was a slew of II's sent out pretty regularly after Oct 15. Not sure if this was coincidence or by design, but hang in there. Mine last year came totally unexpected.
 
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CyrilFiggis said:
I respectfully disagree with you. The interview is more than about personality or how you interview. I would say more, but I prefer to keep some anonymity since I'm still applying.
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In large part it is about revealing any major red flags that don't show up on paper, and these tend to be personality related. The typical example is the brilliant test taker who no one can stand because of arrogance. From my discussions with students and faculty on the committee a lot of it is, as was stated above, about being someone that will be able to interact well with patients and coworkers. Even in MMI interviews or ones where they lose complex questions it is not about getting the "right" answer, it is about seeing how you think through a problem and react to a situation.

Yes, there may be some fact checking or discussions of red flags which is important for some applicants, but this I would say this is less relevant for the general applicant pool.
 
How did you word your updates? For example, if I had an abstract accepted to a symposium, should I simply upload my abstract? Or have an explanation of the symposium, etc.?

Also, is the interview blind or open file? Thanks! 🙂
 
takius said:
How did you word your updates? For example, if I had an abstract accepted to a symposium, should I simply upload my abstract? Or have an explanation of the symposium, etc.?

Also, is the interview blind or open file? Thanks! 🙂
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The interview is open file. Not sure about the update..someone else might have better input!
 
takius said:
How did you word your updates? For example, if I had an abstract accepted to a symposium, should I simply upload my abstract? Or have an explanation of the symposium, etc.?

Also, is the interview blind or open file? Thanks! 🙂
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Just my $0.02, but put a cover letter on the abstract. I may be old-school in that regard, but formality and professionalism goes a long way. Also, if it isn't addressed already in your primary, give background on how long you've been working on it, what the symposium is, etc.
 
Also got an acceptance call about an hour ago 🙂 absolutely thrilled, this is my top choice! Interviewed 9/22. Good luck to everyone else who interviewed, I am hoping for good news for all of you as well :xf:
 
Congrats everyone!! Out here in California, hoping for some good news!
 
Bleh! said:
MarcyTweets killing the game everywhere! Congratulations. I don't know you but I'm so happy for you lol!
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Ahh thank you so much!!! I was seriously just hoping for 1 acceptance...definitely didn't expect to get 5! I can't wait to read about everyone else's acceptances!! We've all worked so hard, so I know they're coming!! Good luck everyone :soexcited:
 
Just got deferred. Incredibly disappointed. Thought I had a good shot here. 🙁
 
Deferred. Is that essentially a soft-rejection?
 
Can't help but tear up. Was really hoping for some good news today.
 
sharkbyte said:
Can't help but tear up. Was really hoping for some good news today.
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Keep your head up sharkbyte! From the looks of it, you got some more interviews lined up and you are an applicant that I am SURE will get in to one of the other amazing schools you're going to visit! You got this 😀
 
For anyone who has submitted an update letter through the portal, how did you format it? Like, is "Dear Tufts School of Medicine Admissions Committee... Update Update Update... Sincerely scout1992" in a pdf sufficient? Or does it need to be fancier somehow?
 
sharkbyte said:
Just got deferred. Incredibly disappointed. Thought I had a good shot here. 🙁
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From my understanding being deferred isn't as horrible as it seems, as you are still in contention to be accepted! Remember you still got an interview which means they genuinely like your application, and may just be waiting to see what other kinds of applications come later/they don't want to just fill the entire class too early
 
PCRFIEND said:
From my understanding being deferred isn't as horrible as it seems, as you are still in contention to be accepted! Remember you still got an interview which means they genuinely like your application, and may just be waiting to see what other kinds of applications come later/they don't want to just fill the entire class too early
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I don't mean to be pessimistic but from my understanding (almost) no one has been accepted off deferral in the past few years. Just being realistic.
 
piii said:
I don't mean to be pessimistic but from my understanding (almost) no one has been accepted off deferral in the past few years. Just being realistic.
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Was that told to you by the committee? I interviewed here earlier this week and that wasn't the impression they gave me.
 
PCRFIEND said:
Was that told to you by the committee? I interviewed here earlier this week and that wasn't the impression they gave me.
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I also interviewed there but this is what I've gathered from SDN and talking with previous applicants. Could be wrong, my apologies
 
Yeah I interviewed, got deferred, and then waitlisted two cycles ago. Obviously my waitlists didn't pan out, so I'm applying again this cycle!
 
Alright, I'm sort of confused.

Is it that Tufts barely accepts anyone who has INITIALLY been deferred? Or is it that Tufts barely accepts anyone who has been deferred and THEN waitlisted?

I know that the majority of pre-meds are not on SDN, but considering that there were 3-4 interview days in September and at least 20-25 people at each interview day, it seems weird that only 4 people reported acceptances here today. Maybe I'm being excessively neurotic but since Tufts' post-interview acceptance rate is over 50%, I would think we would have heard more acceptances.
 
sharkbyte said:
Alright, I'm sort of confused.

Is it that Tufts barely accepts anyone who has INITIALLY been deferred? Or is it that Tufts barely accepts anyone who has been deferred and THEN waitlisted?

I know that the majority of pre-meds are not on SDN, but considering that there were 3-4 interview days in September and at least 20-25 people at each interview day, it seems weird that only 4 people reported acceptances here today. Maybe I'm being excessively neurotic but since Tufts' post-interview acceptance rate is over 50%, I would think we would have heard more acceptances.
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I think SDN is just not an appropriate sample size. And it is 50% of total interviewed that get accepted but they don't ration out only 50% acceptances each committee. If 100% of the applicants are qualified then 100% get accepted, if only 4 are then only 4 get accepted in theory.

Keep your head up though!
 
hey everyone, my app has said "Ready!" with a green check mark by it since back on 7/26. I can't figure out if they just aren't reviewing me because at one point I did my post bacc at Boston University SOM and since they have their own post bac they are committed to only take their own...or what the deal it but it seems strange that it doesn't at least say that it is under review. Funny thing is, I didn't even apply to boston U for med school so if that is the reason I wish they would make it a non-reason 😉
 
Is there a way to update Maine Track admission directly other than uploading to the portal—I assume those would go primarily to the Boston campus? I emailed Patti White but am curious if anyone here knows anything. Thanks!
 
Does anyone know if Tufts is receptive to letters of interest pre-interview? Still hoping for an II here.
 
I feel like Tufts is still very early in the interview process. Looking at the thread I have mainly seen people being interviewed who were complete before 7/20. Thus, I am assuming that they will be sending many more iis in the coming weeks for people post 7/20. What do you guys thinks???
 
gokucool3 said:
I feel like Tufts is still very early in the interview process. Looking at the thread I have mainly seen people being interviewed who were complete before 7/20. Thus, I am assuming that they will be sending many more iis in the coming weeks for people post 7/20. What do you guys thinks???
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Possibly! I was complete 7/17, nothing yet from them. Do they do rejections in batches at the end of the cycle? Anyone know?
 
Is there no happy hour or anything else like that? Just the interview day events?
Edit: Also, do they provide breakfast?
 
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idontknowwhatnametopick said:
Is there no happy hour or anything else like that? Just the interview day events?
Edit: Also, do they provide breakfast?
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Interview day runs from 9:45 AM to ~4:15 PM with presentations, lunch, a tour, and the interviews. Breakfast isn't officially provided but I think they had coffee and some other drinks when we entered the conference room in the morning. There's a cafe on the 4th floor of the same building where interviews are held.
 
gokucool3 said:
I feel like Tufts is still very early in the interview process. Looking at the thread I have mainly seen people being interviewed who were complete before 7/20. Thus, I am assuming that they will be sending many more iis in the coming weeks for people post 7/20. What do you guys thinks???
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This whole process has been clinging to little straws of hope. If this is what makes you feel good then sure why not think that way. But then some of us have been complete since 7/9 and there has been pin drop silence. Good luck to you @gokucool3
 
How are others dealing with thank you notes? Sending them via snail mail to the address provided or uploading to patient portal?
 
coffee1130 said:
How are others dealing with thank you notes? Sending them via snail mail to the address provided or uploading to patient portal?
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Faculty interviewer gave me his card so I emailed him. Going to add a thank you to admissions office and interviewers to include my student interviewer in my update letter this week
 
So I interviewed here in early October, and they told me that the admissions committee was meeting on the 27th to discuss the applicants. I uploaded an update letter right after my interview, but now, as I think back on it, I feel like I could have included more details/written certain parts differently, etc. Would it be weird/looked down upon if I deleted that update and uploaded a different one? It gives that option on the portal and I'm just not used to this much control in my life...hahaha
 
clearblue_ said:
So I interviewed here in early October, and they told me that the admissions committee was meeting on the 27th to discuss the applicants. I uploaded an update letter right after my interview, but now, as I think back on it, I feel like I could have included more details/written certain parts differently, etc. Would it be weird/looked down upon if I deleted that update and uploaded a different one? It gives that option on the portal and I'm just not used to this much control in my life...hahaha
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Today, I deleted mine like 1 minute after I uploaded it to fix a spelling error - it was after closing hours. I think your fine. I bet they have to actively go onto the portal and download it so they probably don't do that close to the review date. You can always call and politely ask.
 
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