help. why tufts

[sdnstud]

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in addition to its location, its focus on computer-based learning, and its ridiculously high tuition, is there anything special about tufts? i read through its website, the MSAR and other guides to medical school...i'm still struggling to write about my motivation to go to this school.

 

[Dr.LeoSpaceman]

in addition to its location, its focus on computer-based learning, and its ridiculously high tuition, is there anything special about tufts? i read through its website, the MSAR and other guides to medical school...i'm still struggling to write about my motivation to go to this school.

I actually didn't write anything for that part of Tufts' app. There isn't really much room, and if you read the instructions for it (its a pdf file...http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/2005_2ndary_app_instructions.pdf), it actually says that for "the ovewhelming majority the correct answer is no. " It goes on to say that leaving it blank is perfectly acceptable, and that you shouldn't feel the need to turn to research or creative writing.

What I took from that was that they didn't want to see 5000 apps with the same BS about location, curriculum, etc...that doesn't help them differentiate. If however, you have family, a spouse, or some other need to be in Boston, or you have some connection to Tufts, then by all means write about it...otherwise I wouldn't reach for answers. As hard as it was to leave that space blank, I just checked no and moved on.

 

[jp2004]

I actually didn't write anything for that part of Tufts' app. There isn't really much room, and if you read the instructions for it (its a pdf file...http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/2005_2ndary_app_instructions.pdf), it actually says that for "the ovewhelming majority the correct answer is no. " It goes on to say that leaving it blank is perfectly acceptable, and that you shouldn't feel the need to turn to research or creative writing.

What I took from that was that they didn't want to see 5000 apps with the same BS about location, curriculum, etc...that doesn't help them differentiate. If however, you have family, a spouse, or some other need to be in Boston, or you have some connection to Tufts, then by all means write about it...otherwise I wouldn't reach for answers. As hard as it was to leave that space blank, I just checked no and moved on.

i did the same thing. clicked no and moved on.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

Yup, when they specifically ask you to cut the BS and not write stuff based on research and creative writing, I wouldn't write anything based on research and creative writing.

 

[Haybrant]

do you guys feel the same way with the why baylor question? I guess in the end its tough to leave things blank when you have to pay them $100 to look at your app but i guess when they specificaly say no creative writing/research its prob best not to do it...h

 

[mdsadler]

This is by FAR my favorite secondary. We all know that most of these essays are complete BS and one of the major reasons we apply is because they have a simple box to check on AMCAS. I love a school that actually realizes this and doesn't want any ass kissing to boost their fragile egos. Attitude-wise this school is my favorite. As far as anything else goes...well...I am not so sure yet.

Congratulations Tufts for understanding the ridiculous nature of this application process!!