2024-2025 Tufts

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garlic_hunter said:
How did you feel about the interview and the interview day?
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I really enjoyed it! It was all students and a few faculty doing the MMI and my two 1:1 interviews were really interesting. The faculty one was super conversational, mostly questions about my application and stuff. The student interview was super fun we had a lot of similarities and although she asked more of those “traditional” questions, it didn’t feel structured or forced. It felt pretty chill compared to what I had built up in my imagination and I left feeling pretty confident!
 
Sleepypremed25 said:
For those that got in, can you provide some insight on stats like MCAT scores and GPAs? Did they take all the 520s MCAT scores first lol. Also, if anyone knows anyone who has gotten deferred in previous years, is it always a wait until April to hear more information or can you hear back sooner like later this year?
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Got an A first day for Boston track with 3.7X GPA and 517 MCAT! Definitely not a gunner app, but loved my interview since it was very conversational and I think had a positive impact on my application as well. Would love to answer any questions
 
GuavaIsland said:
Got an A first day for Boston track with 3.7X GPA and 517 MCAT! Definitely not a gunner app, but loved my interview since it was very conversational and I think had a positive impact on my application as well. Would love to answer any questions
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Are you in state? looks like they prefer first round for instate students. Any OOS interview invites yet?
 
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Does anyone know if the 2 Boston Track interviews are both traditional interviews? Or should I prepare for MMIs as well..
 
scampi said:
I had low hours for the service activities I used for this prompt, and the one I had the least hours in (<50) I was the most passionate about. I did have 1-2 years commitment and but it only happened once a month. I think they can tell through your writing how impactful an experience is to you. I was really doubting whether they would consider mine substantial but it came up during both interviews in a positive way
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@scampi is question 5

Tufts University School of Medicine is committed to social responsibility,​

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equity, or social justice? (Yes/No)​

to be answered in 1 word?! or is it implied that Yes should be accompanied by your reasons for answering Yes.
 

3. Please tell us about your journey to medical school and how your background and experiences will positively impact your future as a medical student and physician​


The answer to this question is essentially my Personal Statement so can I simply reproduce it here or state that my Personal Statement answers this question? @scampi please advise 🤔
 

1. Do you wish to share a specific reason​

Okay to say that a close relative chose to attend Tufts over Ivy League medical schools and eventually became a neurosurgeon?
 
FutureMD2025 said:
@scampi is question 5

Tufts University School of Medicine is committed to social responsibility,​

...​

equity, or social justice? (Yes/No)​

to be answered in 1 word?! or is it implied that Yes should be accompanied by your reasons for answering Yes.
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You check yes or no, and if yes, you have 1,000 characters to elaborate in essay form.

FutureMD2025 said:

3. Please tell us about your journey to medical school and how your background and experiences will positively impact your future as a medical student and physician​


The answer to this question is essentially my Personal Statement so can I simply reproduce it here or state that my Personal Statement answers this question? @scampi please advise 🤔
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This is, to some extent, the diversity essay! I would strongly suggest answering this in a different way than your personal statement.

FutureMD2025 said:

1. Do you wish to share a specific reason​

Okay to say that a close relative chose to attend Tufts over Ivy League medical schools and eventually became a neurosurgeon?
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I would strongly suggest that you instead focus on specific aspects of the mission, curriculum, and surrounding area that have drawn you to Tufts!

Props to you for getting started on this secondary so early—I assume you’re applying next year?
 
For anyone accepted, did ylu have to put down a deposit to accept your seat or did you just have to reply to the offer letter by signing your name? I just wanna make sure i’m doing everything right lol.
 
StraightAd57 said:
For anyone accepted, did ylu have to put down a deposit to accept your seat or did you just have to reply to the offer letter by signing your name? I just wanna make sure i’m doing everything right lol.
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I didn’t see anywhere to pay a deposit just to sign. Afterwards the portal reflects the change so I think you’re good!
 
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Sleepypremed25 said:
For those that got in, can you provide some insight on stats like MCAT scores and GPAs? Did they take all the 520s MCAT scores first lol. Also, if anyone knows anyone who has gotten deferred in previous years, is it always a wait until April to hear more information or can you hear back sooner like later this year?
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I was DD last year and it took 3 months to hear back after II about DD and then another 3-4 months to hear about WL - I do hope that they're being quicker about it this year but that was many people's experiences last year.
 
outfishing said:
I was DD last year and it took 3 months to hear back after II about DD and then another 3-4 months to hear about WL - I do hope that they're being quicker about it this year but that was many people's experiences last year.
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I am assuming you got off the WL? Does Tufts take a good chunk of people off the WL? Also, when you hear back if you got off the WL? Sorry for the load of questions lol, appreciate your answers!
 
Sleepypremed25 said:
I am assuming you got off the WL? Does Tufts take a good chunk of people off the WL? Also, when you hear back if you got off the WL? Sorry for the load of questions lol, appreciate your answers!
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Lol I did not unfortunately - I'm in my second cycle now. As far as I could tell they took very few off of the waitlist, maybe a few here and there June on. I was a Maine track interview and I didn't hear of any waitlist --> acceptances for that track, but I don't know the full picture.
 
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docjflowers said:
Just got an email about regular MD FB page! But would also love a maine one <3 if we don't see one over the next few weeks, we could maybe email them to ask if we can make one?

*edit: they have a fun instagram page to follow too if you aren't already!
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I got the email too and I agree about making a Maine one! I love their insta the story takeovers are so fun
 
how far in advance did those that interviewed get the zoom link emailed to them? my interview is on monday but i haven’t received anything yet
 
hi! if anyone with a november interview date plans on withdrawing, please dm me! I need to switch dates and the only thing avail is jan 😭 thank you all
 
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Hi! For those that have interviewed already, how early before your interview day did you receive your zoom link? Like how many days? I just want to make sure they did not forget to send me mine because I did move my date around and want to make sure that didn't mess anything up. Thank you!!
 
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