2017-2018 Tufts University Application

[jumpr]

Advertisement - Members don't see this ad

There is always a "latest day" on any interview calendar. However, I am definitely wondering, given that I submitted in July and still haven't heard anything!!

 

[somanyaccounts]

Do you all think March 13th is the last interview day? It's the latest available one I see on the scheduler.

Didn't you already interview?

According to last year's thread, mid-March was the end of the interviewing season so I imagine it would be the last date or second to last date.

 

[medstar*]

Didn't you already interview?

According to last year's thread, mid-March was the end of the interviewing season so I imagine it would be the last date or second to last date.

Yep I interviewed already but you can still log into the portal and check the scheduler. Was wondering for friends still waiting to hear from Tufts if that'd be it for interview days.

 

[DamSun]

Yep I interviewed already but you can still log into the portal and check the scheduler. Was wondering for friends still waiting to hear from Tufts if that'd be it for interview days.

Seems like there are 3 days left in March for interviews.

 

[OctVin]

Do you think IIs are still going out? Or should I take this off my list as well🙄

 

[somanyaccounts]

Do you think IIs are still going out? Or should I take this off my list as well🙄

Bruh, look at literally the post right above yours.

Seems like there are 3 days left in March for interviews.

 

[CarsonWentz4Prez]

Has anyone who was accepted on Thursday 2/15 received an email yet? I got the call but haven't received an email confirming anything yet, so of course I am being neurotic.

I was accepted 1/30 by phone and didn't get the email until 2-3 business days later, I get what your saying lol... I didn't relax until I got the formal letter via mail which took like 10 business days.

 

[Floatin]

Has anyone who was accepted on Thursday 2/15 received an email yet? I got the call but haven't received an email confirming anything yet, so of course I am being neurotic.

Yeah! Me too. I have not yet received an email or letter yet, but received a voicemail from Dr. Neumeyer on Thursday aroun 4:30PM. I heard holiday and vacation is slowing things up. I will post if I get any updates.

 

[cloudcomputingunicorn]

Did anyone else not receive any news (II or rejection) since submitting your secondary? Please like this post or reply with a +1, +2, +3, etc. so we can keep a tally of how many peeps are left in the lurch. Plus, if anyone knows for sure whether Tufts does silent rejections, please tell.

 

[StatMode]

Does Tufts provide breakfast on interview day? Need to know if I have to get up early to hunt lol

 

[perdvert]

Does Tufts provide breakfast on interview day? Need to know if I have to get up early to hunt lol

It was more like granola bars and drinks (coffee, orange juice, water, etc.) if I remember correctly. Depending on how hungry you get in the morning, you might prefer to do your hunting haha

 

[StatMode]

It was more like granola bars and drinks (coffee, orange juice, water, etc.) if I remember correctly. Depending on how hungry you get in the morning, you might prefer to do your hunting haha

Cool. Thanks!

 

[medstar*]

Cool. Thanks!

There's a cafe on the 4th floor of the same building you check in at which serves breakfast.

 

[medstar*]

For people who interviewed recently, did admissions tell you when the committee is meeting/when to expect a decision?

 

[silster]

Does anyone know when second look/revisit day is at Tufts SOM?

 

[MedStark]

For people who interviewed recently, did admissions tell you when the committee is meeting/when to expect a decision?

For February interviewees, they said committee is meeting 2/27 tomorrow to discuss. And results... accept/reject/defer... should be received no later than 3/5.

 

[MunchCrunch]

Does anyone know when second look/revisit day is at Tufts SOM?

Thursday, April 12th

 

[medstar*]

For February interviewees, they said committee is meeting 2/27 tomorrow to discuss. And results... accept/reject/defer... should be received no later than 3/5.

Perfect thanks so much!!

 

[howtomedicine]

Has Tufts stopped giving out IIs?

 

[idontwantausername]

For February interviewees, they said committee is meeting 2/27 tomorrow to discuss. And results... accept/reject/defer... should be received no later than 3/5.

Wait, after my *Feb* interview I believe it was they are letting us know the results of the 2/27 meeting the week of 3/5, not no later than 3/5

Edit: February interview

 

[MedStark]

Wait, after my Jan interview I believe it was they are letting us know the results of the 2/27 meeting the week of 3/5, not no later than 3/5

I remember hearing "no later than" but might totally be wrong. I guess this meeting is for both Jan and Feb interviewees? Didn't some Jan interviewees hear back already?

 

[nymd22]

Thursday, April 12th

Did they email us about it?

 

[tpl12]

I remember hearing "no later than" but might totally be wrong. I guess this meeting is for both Jan and Feb interviewees? Didn't some Jan interviewees hear back already?

I was a mid Jan interviewer and heard back at the beginning of this month. So this is probably mostly just Feb and maybe some late Jan people.

 

[idontwantausername]

I remember hearing "no later than" but might totally be wrong. I guess this meeting is for both Jan and Feb interviewees? Didn't some Jan interviewees hear back already?

Sorry, I meant my Feb interview, my bad!

 

[silster]

Thursday, April 12th

Thanks! Did you receive info about it in the email because I could not find it.

 

[MunchCrunch]

Thanks! Did you receive info about it in the email because I could not find it.

Ah, I wish I had an acceptance here. Still keeping my fingers crossed. My friend was accepted here and she called and asked for the date of the second look. She had gotten the email by the time she called, but not the packet in the mail (which I assume contains the date of second look).

 

[silster]

Ah, I wish I had an acceptance here. Still keeping my fingers crossed. My friend was accepted here and she called and asked for the date of the second look. She had gotten the email by the time she called, but not the packet in the mail (which I assume contains the date of second look).

Thanks so much. Good luck to you!

 

[MunchCrunch]

Thank you!

 

[caesars palace]

Does Tufts provide breakfast on interview day? Need to know if I have to get up early to hunt lol

There's a cafeteria in the library with cereals, fruit, coffee, juice etc.. where they tell applicants to meet beforehand. I was the only applicant down there to eat (understandably people were probably nervous) but I agree with you, if I have to bomb an interview I'd rather do it on a full stomach than an empty one haha

 

[DamSun]

Anyone know when they send out decisions for those on the deferment list?

 

[MedStark]

Anyone know when they send out decisions for those on the deferment list?

I think at any time someone who is deferred can be accepted. Any time meaning not necessarily on one of the days or weeks that acceptances are given out to people who aren't deferred. I remember seeing several people post about being accepted mid-February after being deferred in January.

 

[MattFromSeattle]

I think at any time someone who is deferred can be accepted. Any time meaning not necessarily on one of the days or weeks that acceptances are given out to people who aren't deferred. I remember seeing several people post about being accepted mid-February after being deferred in January.

I remember seeing this as well. The earliest I saw on last year's thread was someone being accepted in January after being deferred, but that was probably rare. I believe a current student commented that most people who are deferred just end up on the waitlist.

 

[MedStark]

It seems like next week is when February interviewees might hear back. I read they generally do calls on Tuesday and Thursday. The committee met this Tuesday so it could be today but that seems unlikely.

 

[DamSun]

I think at any time someone who is deferred can be accepted. Any time meaning not necessarily on one of the days or weeks that acceptances are given out to people who aren't deferred. I remember seeing several people post about being accepted mid-February after being deferred in January.

So perhaps by the end of March I'll hear back then? Considering all interviews will be done by then.

 

[MedStark]

Are interviews done here (Sorry haven't been following this thread)? I sent an update about a week ago but didn't hear anything back. For anyone who submitted updates, did you receive an email confirmation, or maybe I should call the office?

I checked my portal where I was able to see remaining interview days as of last week or so. Checked again and the March dates are blacked out, so I think interviews have concluded. But just to be sure a call to the office wouldn't hurt.

 

[Welshman]

any IIs are more than likely for cancelations only

 

[zebra200]

Are interviews done here (Sorry haven't been following this thread)? I sent an update about a week ago but didn't hear anything back. For anyone who submitted updates, did you receive an email confirmation, or maybe I should call the office?

I submitted an update and didn't get a confirmation. As long as you can see it under "additional documents" in your portal I think it uploaded

 

[rdunn98]

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? (1000 characters)

2. Do you consider yourself a person who would contribute to the diversity of the student body of Tufts University School of Medicine? (1000 characters)

3. Do you have any withdrawals or repeated coursework listed on your transcript(s). (1000 characters)

4. Did you take any leaves of absence or significant breaks from your undergraduate education? (Do not include time off after graduation.) (1000 characters)

There is also a prerequisite section which asks to show which classes you have completed to complete each pre req

Good luck to everyone applying!

I have this to say as a minority male. Tufts is a very racist place. And not overtly. In a passive aggressive way. In a microaggression way. They will make it difficult for you to complete your coursework. On the objective stuff you will do find because it is objective. But once it is a subjective grade expect a failing or close to failing grade. As a male, I never expected it but you will experience sexism. White females dominate and determine your career as a medical student here. They do not like minority males. And don't just take my word for it. Ask any minority student who went or graduated from Tufts. Ask any minority male trying to get thru 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year. It's hell. PM me directly if you want details. and yes, they harass and bully you. and when you report it, don't expect to find an advocate at this school.

 

[the.dude.]

Hmmmmmmm. Can any current students attest to this claim?

I have this to say as a minority male. Tufts is a very racist place. And not overtly. In a passive aggressive way. In a microaggression way. They will make it difficult for you to complete your coursework. On the objective stuff you will do find because it is objective. But once it is a subjective grade expect a failing or close to failing grade. As a male, I never expected it but you will experience sexism. White females dominate and determine your career as a medical student here. They do not like minority males. And don't just take my word for it. Ask any minority student who went or graduated from Tufts. Ask any minority male trying to get thru 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year. It's hell. PM me directly if you want details. and yes, they harass and bully you. and when you report it, don't expect to find an advocate at this school.

 

[medstar*]

I have this to say as a minority male. Tufts is a very racist place. And not overtly. In a passive aggressive way. In a microaggression way. They will make it difficult for you to complete your coursework. On the objective stuff you will do find because it is objective. But once it is a subjective grade expect a failing or close to failing grade. As a male, I never expected it but you will experience sexism. White females dominate and determine your career as a medical student here. They do not like minority males. And don't just take my word for it. Ask any minority student who went or graduated from Tufts. Ask any minority male trying to get thru 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year. It's hell. PM me directly if you want details. and yes, they harass and bully you. and when you report it, don't expect to find an advocate at this school.

I have no idea what you're talking about. I think Tufts is much more welcoming of URMs than most schools and I think Tufts' class is much more diverse than other schools. I have many friends who are male minorities and have loved their experience at Tufts.

 

[MattFromSeattle]

I have no idea what you're talking about. I think Tufts is much more welcoming of URMs than most schools and I think Tufts' class is much more diverse than other schools. I have many friends who are male minorities and have loved their experience at Tufts.

That person has just been going from thread to thread to say this. They are either a troll or bitter about something/had one bad experience and is totally generalizing.

 

[quietninja72]

Yeah I wouldn’t put much stock in that post. He is a current student and I don’t know his story/reasons for posting, but I haven’t felt that way at all and I know my other classmates feel the same.

Edit: typos


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile

 

[medstar*]

@jumbo18 Thanks for sharing! This sounds much more like the Tufts I know-an amazingly supportive place of all its students. Just curious how you are able to identify the anon sdn user as the expelled student you're describing.

 

[quietninja72]

Can also confirm that story, just didn’t want to put it all on a public forum


Sent from my iPhone using SDN mobile

 

[rdunn98]

Current Tufts student here, just wanted to say 2 things.

I have never, nor has anyone I know, experienced an environment close to what rdunn describes-- Tufts is a very welcoming place that actively works to recruit URM students. TUSM also has several programs in place to give all students the best chance of success.

Second, rdunn was ultimately expelled from Tufts after multiple acts of aggression towards his peers, both physical and verbal. The administration gave him several chances to remediate his behavior. He received counseling, time-off and opportunities to fill that time wisely. After returning to TUSM, he continued to violate the code of conduct, and Tufts had no choice but to ask him to leave. This was never a story of Tufts discriminating on the basis of sex or color; there have been countless minority students (male and female alike) who have achieved amazing things at Tufts and beyond-- this was a story of Tufts admitting a URM, who revealed himself to be violent, unprofessional with a devastating lack of self-awareness. He failed on several accounts to get better. This person was unfit to care for patients, and quite frankly, would have been a very real danger to the field of medicine.

There are several SUCCESSFUL minority students and graduates of Tufts, who would be happy to share their experiences with you. Tufts will help you, they will advocate for you and they will provide a safe space for you. And that includes suspending a student who uses surgical instruments to threaten others inside the anatomy lab.

Love it...cyber bullying....and tons of lies....those who know know the truth....and you have a truth...listen and be empathetic....or shame the victim...i dare you to tell me your demographics and maybe a few minority students agree w you but definitely not all......

 

[rdunn98]

Love it...cyber bullying....and tons of lies....those who know know the truth....and you have a truth...listen and be empathetic....or shame the victim...i dare you to tell me your demographics and maybe a few minority students agree w you but definitely not all......

I wasnt expelled. Thats a lie....this is exactly why i posted it because of the bullying and discrimination in medical school. Stay in denial...will serve you well in medicine

 

[drgweeds]

I wasnt expelled. Thats a lie....this is exactly why i posted it because of the bullying and discrimination in medical school. Stay in denial...will serve you well in medicine

So... are you like still a student there? Or like, nah? Can you like elaborate more? I’m just really confused and am about to ask the office of diversity to put me in touch with current students so that I can ask them. As a urm, I need to know what the school is actually like and you still haven’t responded to my message.

 

[boston_med]

So... are you like still a student there? Or like, nah? Can you like elaborate more? I’m just really confused and am about to ask the office of diversity to put me in touch with current students so that I can ask them. As a urm, I need to know what the school is actually like and you still haven’t responded to my message.

Many of my friends here are URM and ORM, including my roommate, and they absolutely love the school and haven't had this experience what so ever in our two years so far.

 

[football7]

Anybody know if Maine Track has concluded their interview season?

 

[MunchCrunch]

Anybody know if Maine Track has concluded their interview season?

In my portal, there are no available interview slots left for the Maine Track. Of course, as noted earlier, someone could cancel and an interview slot could open up. But, at least in my portal, appears like there are no more dates open for interviewing for ME Track.