Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone could possible chance me for Tufts regular decision. I know my GPA and class rank are not amazing, put I feel that my tests scores are on par. My school has admitted one person to tufts in the past five years, but only three have applied in that time frame. Please be brutally honest, I won’t get offended. Thanks!
GPA: 95.2/100 (unweighted) // 100.2 / 100 (weighted)
RANK: 14/210 (top 10%)
HIGH SCHOOL: Competitive public school (one or two go to ivy’s every year)
SAT: 2210 (super-score) // 1500 (2-part) // 780 Math, 720 English, 710 Writing
SAT II’s: Biology (E): 800 // Math (2): 760
ACT: 34
COURSE LOAD: Rigorous
AP’s: Statistics (5), AB Calculus (5), English Language (5), World History (4), US History (4), Psychology (4/self), Macroeconomics (4/self), Biology (4), Chemistry (3)
TRANSCRIPT: All A’s except for AP Chemistry (low B) and Statistics (high B)
REC’s: Guidance counselor should be good since she likes me and we have a good relationship. My NOSB coach should be fine as well since we have had a good relationship since I was in 7th grade. English teacher from junior year should be good as well since he admired me and liked my writing.
SENIOR YEAR: AP English Literature, AP Physics I, AP Art History, AP Calculus BC, AP US Government, Symphonic Band
AWARDS: National AP Scholar, AP scholar with distinction, NOSB regional winner, NOSB 5th place nationally (see EC’s)
EC’s: National Ocean Sciences Bowl team member since freshman year, did well at regional and national competitions, Boy scout since I was in 5th grade, STEM Initiative Research program (local university), Environmental Club, History Club (Treasurer), Honor Society (Vice President), Tri-M music honor society (Secretary), Varsity Tennis (team co-captain), Queer alliance (president), Protein Modeling challenge, Mathletes, Model United Nations
VOLUNTEER: Coastal Steward Program (marine restoration), Various community outreach programs through boy scouts
SUMMER: 2014- Math class at Stony Brook University, 2015- summer @ Brown precollege program (2 weeks, on campus)
OTHER COLLEGE DECISIONS: Deferred from Brown ED
AT TUFTS: Applying for biological sciences, essays discuss my love for the environment and my desire to eventually become a research scientist
ETHNICITY: White (European)
COMMON APP: Essay is well written and has been edited by English teacher. Essay describes opening my eyes to new opportunities and accepting spontaneity. If any wants to read it I will message them!