2015-2016 Tufts University Application Thread

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PugsAndHugs said:
What exactly does it mean when a school defers you?
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My understanding is that Tufts defers students who they haven't decided to accept or reject at the time that those decisions go out. I've thought of it as a "hold" until they can figure out whether to accept or reject, so it's not a bad position to be in. But I totally get the waiting is awful 🙁 good luck to everyone though!
 
y123 said:
According to previous threads, a deferred decision will turn into either a waitlist or rejection in April.
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I could be wrong then! Lol, my info is anecdotal.

Here's what's from their website:

"Applicants who have been notified of a deferred decision will continue to be reviewed by the Committee throughout the interview season and can be offered admission at any time subsequent to their Committee review. These applicants will be eligible to move to our Wait list (see link below) which becomes active in the late spring."

http://medicine.tufts.edu/Admissions/Info-for-Interviewed-Applicants
 
y123 said:
According to previous threads, a deferred decision will turn into either a waitlist or rejection in April.
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Oh wow, so it's worse than a waitlist but better than a rejection?

Thanks so much for the info everyone and sorry to hear that you were defered @cocob
 
piii said:
They don't reject until spring. Maybe they haven't reviewed your app yet?
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Oh ok thanks! Hmm will they be sending deferrals/acceptances the remainder of the week then? They told us on interview day that we would get news the first week of November
 
Vivalarevolution said:
Yes me! Interviewed 10/20. Does this mean I'm getting rejected?
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No. Even though they say you'll hear X week, it's sometimes off for candidates if their interviewer can't make that meeting. Happened to someone I interviewed with last year. Head up! No news is no news until you hear news.
 
idontknowwhatnametopick said:
Ok so this is going to be a weird post. I interviewed 2 weeks ago, got accepted 2 days ago. I have yet to send thank you cards. Would it be weird to send thank you cards after getting in?
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Congrats on Acceptance. I don't think it is weird to reinforce your appreciation for their time and then also admire that you got into their program. However, I also don't think that it is necessary or even expected.
 
idontknowwhatnametopick said:
Ok so this is going to be a weird post. I interviewed 2 weeks ago, got accepted 2 days ago. I have yet to send thank you cards. Would it be weird to send thank you cards after getting in?
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Congrats. Courtesy is never weird. I think sending them a thank you card is even more appropriate now. You obviously impressed them and they advocated for you.
 
robin911 said:
Congrats on Acceptance. I don't think it is weird to reinforce your appreciation for their time and then also admire that you got into their program. However, I also don't think that it is necessary or even expected.
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CyrilFiggis said:
Congrats. Courtesy is never weird. I think sending them a thank you card is even more appropriate now. You obviously impressed them and they advocated for you.
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OK I will send the cards then! I know it's not necessary but it's still a nice thing to do. 🙂
 
When exactly in July were you complete? Also, do you guys think it's okay to call admissions to ask for a status update ? I've been complete since late July and heads nothing
 
gokucool3 said:
When exactly in July were you complete? Also, do you guys think it's okay to call admissions to ask for a status update ? I've been complete since late July and heads nothing
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If you want to reach out, I think the better option is to do so in the context of an LOI or Update. It's been almost 4 months for you so it wouldn't be seen as odd to follow up and re-express interest.
 
That's great advice, thanks! Does tufts accept emails about updates or should I do it through the portal??
 
I went through the portal. If its new grades or a research abstract, include a formal cover letter so they know what it is.
 
Forgive me if this has already been addressed, but is there a way to submit an additional LOR? Has anyone had any experience with this at any school?

EDIT: never mind, I assume most schools prefer it to come through AMCAS letter service
 
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For those who have not yet interviewed - I have many friends and TUSM and they all say to be prepared for a fairly strange interview with a lot of difficult and bizarre questions. Very friendly people, but they aren't there to screw around.
 
ChrisMack390 said:
For those who have not yet interviewed - I have many friends and TUSM and they all say to be prepared for a fairly strange interview with a lot of difficult and bizarre questions. Very friendly people, but they aren't there to screw around.
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lol what? I interviewed here this cycle is it was the most laid back, normal interview. For people who haven't interviewed, I suggest you read the SDN school feedback.
 
Hm interesting. The people I know interviews 3-5 years ago, but they were all asked intimate family questions and intense philosophical ones.
 
piii said:
lol what? I interviewed here this cycle is it was the most laid back, normal interview. For people who haven't interviewed, I suggest you read the SDN school feedback.
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+1 to this.
 
ChrisMack390 said:
Hm interesting. The people I know interviews 3-5 years ago, but they were all asked intimate family questions and intense philosophical ones.
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Yeah mine were definitely odd. Especially the first one. I thought it went pretty poorly because my interviewer kept cutting me off and asking more and more questions and it was confusing.
Anyway it worked out.
 
Any rejects pre-interview from tufts yet? Applied mid august and haven't heard anything, just wondering if I should prepare for a rejection from here.
 
wishiwasdone said:
Any rejects pre-interview from tufts yet? Applied mid august and haven't heard anything, just wondering if I should prepare for a rejection from here.
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if it means anything, I have several friends who are currently tufts med students who applied in July/August, didn't receive IIs until jan/feb, and were still accepted later in the cycle. I definitely wouldn't panic quite yet, schools can have a weird way of reviewing apps!
 
ChrisMack390 said:
Hm interesting. The people I know interviews 3-5 years ago, but they were all asked intimate family questions and intense philosophical ones.
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Wasn't true last year, at least from my interviewers. Also, it's illegal for them to ask intimate family question.....

wishiwasdone said:
Any rejects pre-interview from tufts yet? Applied mid august and haven't heard anything, just wondering if I should prepare for a rejection from here.
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They don't send out pre-ii rejections until the end of the cycle.
 
piii said:
lol what? I interviewed here this cycle is it was the most laid back, normal interview. For people who haven't interviewed, I suggest you read the SDN school feedback.
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+2. Super normal and laid back interviews, very conversational. Maine track on the other hand was a handful with the MMI format but still laid back relative to some of the other MMI stories I've heard.
 
Is Tufts response to ITA emails? From their FAQ, it seems they are not, but have they been accommodating in anyone's experience? Thanks in advance!
 
gublagu3 said:
Is Tufts response to ITA emails? From their FAQ, it seems they are not, but have they been accommodating in anyone's experience? Thanks in advance!
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Only if you've already been offered an II. Other than that they will just politely tell you they don't accept them.
 
For those who have interviewed, did you mail in thank you letters? Forgot to ask my interviewers for their emails and since both of them were clinicians, it's proving hard to find them.
 
lilyflower82 said:
For those who have interviewed, did you mail in thank you letters? Forgot to ask my interviewers for their emails and since both of them were clinicians, it's proving hard to find them.
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At the bottom of the interviewer's bio (the ones you received packet) there is a blurb about how you should address letters. I mailed mine to those addresses.
 
lilyflower82 said:
For those who have interviewed, did you mail in thank you letters? Forgot to ask my interviewers for their emails and since both of them were clinicians, it's proving hard to find them.
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AddisonMontgomeryMD said:
At the bottom of the interviewer's bio (the ones you received packet) there is a blurb about how you should address letters. I mailed mine to those addresses.
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This^

You can also email them to Ms. Condon if you aren't going to handwrite them.
 
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