2025-2026 Tufts

[Irishkid]

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I have a question for anyone who applied to the Maine track. Did you get a separate confirmation email for the Maine track? I submitted the separate Maine track application and then submitted the other application. I just want to make sure that they consider me for both programs!

 

[Aloo]

When putting in your prereqs, should we write (online course) next to the classes that were remote during COVID or no? I’m concerned that any courses taken online might be seen negatively but some of my prereqs courses were only online.

 

[futuredoctor242222]

I got a C+ in Organic Chemistry II my sophomore year. My overall GPA that semester was a 3.66 and I graduated with a 3.81. I didn't get any other grades below B+. Should I write about this in the Tufts academic challenges question? I don't feel the need to but don't want them to see it as a red flag if I don't address it.

 

[moltmannfanboi]

When putting in your prereqs, should we write (online course) next to the classes that were remote during COVID or no? I’m concerned that any courses taken online might be seen negatively but some of my prereqs courses were only online.

I wrote (online due to COVID-19) vs just (Online).

I did have one online stats class from before the pandemic so if you read it in context it is clear which ones my school was only offering online at the time.

I also called out courses that required exams to be taken in-person even if the delivery was online.

 

[deleted1214788]

I got a C+ in Organic Chemistry II my sophomore year. My overall GPA that semester was a 3.66 and I graduated with a 3.81. I didn't get any other grades below B+. Should I write about this in the Tufts academic challenges question? I don't feel the need to but don't want them to see it as a red flag if I don't address it.

Hi! They're going to see the C+ in your primary so they might already see it as a red flag before they look at your secondary lol. If you can address your academic challenges resulting in the C+ and explain how you bounced back, however, that can work in your favor.

 

[futuredoctor242222]

Hi! They're going to see the C+ in your primary so they might already see it as a red flag before they look at your secondary lol. If you can address your academic challenges resulting in the C+ and explain how you bounced back, however, that can work in your favor.

Thank you!

 

[irishforever182]

Are people using the additional essay as another why tufts?

 

[irishforever182]

Also, for entering coursework if lab and lecture were separate, are you inputting both?

 

[honeylee]

Are people using the additional essay as another why tufts?

for additional essay, I think its best if you could talk more about who you are. I believe giving them another eye to see what kind of person you are would be great.

 

[IntoTheStorm]

+1 OOS but not verified yet. And pending a MCAT retake, so won't even submit it until score release.

 

[jstris]

does everyone else's profile photo just say "no photo" without a way to upload a headshot?

 

[Mayajae]

Is it even worth applying here as urm? The school seems to not be taking anymore urm's as it had a massive drop in 2024 cycle, only 4 black and hispanic students accepted. I'm seeing these massive drops in multiple schools I am applying to I honestly don't know why.

 

[red_fox]

Is it even worth applying here as urm? The school seems to not be taking anymore urm's as it had a massive drop in 2024 cycle, only 4 black and hispanic students accepted. I'm seeing these massive drops in multiple schools I am applying to I honestly don't know why. View attachment 407078

Just something to think about is this data is for matriculants as opposed to acceptances, there are hundreds of accepted students who enroll elsewhere so this is not a complete picture on its own. Some of it is probably because of the affirmative action ruling but for all we know 2024 may have been a fluke, I wouldn't avoid applying based on this graph with only one year of data

 

[eblloyd2]

I have a question for anyone who applied to the Maine track. Did you get a separate confirmation email for the Maine track? I submitted the separate Maine track application and then submitted the other application. I just want to make sure that they consider me for both programs!

I was wondering the same thing😭

 

[archaea6]

+1 OOS (I acc got it early July I just now got SDN)

 

[JPace24]

I wonder how long the review process takes and when they are going to start sending out IIs.

 

[throwingthisinthemix]

I wonder how long the review process takes and when they are going to start sending out IIs.

It could be different this year, but they sent their first II out last year on Aug 16th.

 

[CurledAlarmist]

Anyone else here applying through questbridge? Do you guys know if it also applies to the maine track??

 

[gym_panda]

I wanted to ask what some of you guys wrote for the additional comments question. I am struggling with what I could write about (as in I have a couple of topics I could discuss but I do not know which ones to go with), or if I should even write anything at all.

 

[SnoopyThePreMed]

I wanted to ask what some of you guys wrote for the additional comments question. I am struggling with what I could write about (as in I have a couple of topics I could discuss but I do not know which ones to go with), or if I should even write anything at all.

For me, there were two things I wanted to talk about for #1 but they ask for a (singular) reason for applying to Tufts. So what I did for additional comments is I told a story that emphasized a strong skill of mine I wasn't able to touch on in my secondary which connected into a quick one liner about the second thing about Tufts I wanted to mention in prompt #1.

I ultimately approach additional comment essays as broad diversity essays and tell adcoms something interesting/strong about myself if I even decide to answer the prompt at all. If you feel comfortable sharing, what topics were you debating between?

 

[gym_panda]

For me, there were two things I wanted to talk about for #1 but they ask for a (singular) reason for applying to Tufts. So what I did for additional comments is I told a story that emphasized a strong skill of mine I wasn't able to touch on in my secondary which connected into a quick one liner about the second thing about Tufts I wanted to mention in prompt #1.

I ultimately approach additional comment essays as broad diversity essays and tell adcoms something interesting/strong about myself if I even decide to answer the prompt at all. If you feel comfortable sharing, what topics were you debating between?

Ah I see! Thank you! I appreciate the advice 😀

 

[kemkeys]

Last year they sent out first II wave on this Friday at noon…

 

[texco23]

Last year they sent out first II wave on this Friday at noon…

According to Cycletrack, someone got an II today

 

[zoroisthebest]

5. Tufts University School of Medicine is committed to social responsibility, and to serve and advocate for all people. Have you done substantial work or service that has contributed to societal good, or addressed social determinants of health, health equity, or social justice? (Yes/No)

What do they consider "substantial" work in service. Is there certain number of hours we should have in order to answer Yes?

 

[cheesefries03]

Anyone else here applying through questbridge? Do you guys know if it also applies to the maine track??

I applied QB! I didn't pref the Maine track but from what I read, I am pretty sure it applies 🙂

 

[kxzander]

The MSAR for Tufts says you need 3 credit hours worth of stats. Can anyone confirm on the II portal what it says? Don't want to pay to add Tufts if I can't apply...

 

[halestorming]

The MSAR for Tufts says you need 3 credit hours worth of stats. Can anyone confirm on the II portal what it says? Don't want to pay to add Tufts if I can't apply...

Here is what the portal says:

Math:
Competency in the basic concepts of statistics. May be acquired through an introductory course in statistics, as a topic in a science or social science course, or through experience with a research project.

Hope this helps!!

 

[kxzander]

Here is what the portal says:

Math:
Competency in the basic concepts of statistics. May be acquired through an introductory course in statistics, as a topic in a science or social science course, or through experience with a research project.

Hope this helps!!

Thank you!

 

[futuredoctor14256]

Any interviews yet?

 

[arn_h1234]

Just got a OOS II! 😀

 

[texco23]

+1 OOS II !!!!!

 

[misosoop]

Just got a OOS II! 😀

congrats!! when were you complete?

 

[bunsglazing4]

+1 OOS II! Complete 7/5

 

[arn_h1234]

congrats!! when were you complete?

7/8!

 

[king20]

Do they have a different system this year? Last year's first batch of interviews was a lot more 😭

 

[Emperor Napoleon]

Sorry i'm late; I got +1 OOS II yesterday, LM83

Congrats! When were you complete?

 

[MasterOogway]

Just got a “You're Invited: Tufts University School of Medicine Graduate Programs Open House” email. Are we fr?

 

[FuturePediatricNeurosurge]

Just got a “You're Invited: Tufts University School of Medicine Graduate Programs Open House” email. Are we fr?

Invited to😀....
apply for a master's in bioethics... 🙁

 

[texco23]

It is my dream.school. but i see they choose them over LM71. I have 69.1 . I hope it get the chance.this is my second year.or. oos.ties to massachusets

I got an II with LM 70

 

[red_fox]

+1 Maine Track II (complete 7/19)

 

[Yougibear]

Is it possible to get II for both Maine track and the traditional track at the dame time?

 

[drfourpointofivetwenty8]

OOS II on 08/26

 

[not_houseMD]

OOS II on 08/26

submit date?

 

[viyab]

Any questbridge alumni applying to tufts for the questbridge grad scholarship get an interview yet?

 

[cheesefries03]

Any questbridge alumni applying to tufts for the questbridge grad scholarship get an interview yet?

I am applying through QB! I haven't heard anything back yet either. When did you submit?

 

[drfourpointofivetwenty8]

submit date?

07/06/25

 

[badgyalriri]

Any questbridge alumni applying to tufts for the questbridge grad scholarship get an interview yet?

i applied through QB and submitted on 8/7 and got interview invite on 8/26

 

[viyab]

I am applying through QB! I haven't heard anything back yet either. When did you submit?

Application complete 7/5 🙁

 

[viyab]

i applied through QB and submitted on 8/7 and got interview invite on 8/26

Congrats!

 

[ConfusedPreMed247]

+1 OOS MD/PHD II