<p>I know that Tufts is a very selective school, and I realize that my application does have a few weaknesses, but I'm just wondering if I even have a chance at admissions, and if it is worth applying...Thanks..oh and I will chance back! </p>
<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.6
Weighted GPA: 4.3
Top 10% in class</p>
<p>SAT: 1830..600 W/620 CR/610 M ive only taken them once, but took them on saturday and expect a huge jump because of a tutor and practice test..hopefully around a 2100. but i know that this is another weakness of mine. and that a 2100 may not even be competitive.</p>
<p>SAT II's- 660 Bio E 660 US History :/</p>
<p>I've taken the hardest schedule possible with 8 AP's. </p>
<p>Extracurricular's:
Organized a snowboard competition that raised money for inner city children.
Competed in Nationals for snowboarding
Competed in motocross races every weekend
Competed in wakeboard competitions every weekend during the summer
Taught inner city children how to snowboard
Founded and am president of our schools snowboard/ski club
Captain of Varsity Swimming
Varsity Cross Country
Varsity Lacrosse
Vice President of SGA
Was a small role in high school play
Lifeguard at the local pool
I'm a swim instructor
Member of Operation Fly(helps homeless people)
*im probably forgetting something</p>
<p>oh and im gay? lol but idt that will help...</p>
<p>If you really like a school it is usually “worth applying” because there is always a “chance,” but I don’t think your odds are very good. Your GPA and test scores are pretty low for Tufts. But you need to follow your heart; if Tufts is where you’d want to be if you could get in, what have you got to lose? On the other hand, if it’s not that important to you and you are trying to taper your list, I might not bother.</p>
<p>I have to disagree with WCASParent’s rather discouraging tone. Tufts prides itself on looking beyond the numbers, not that yours are too shabby. So if you are truly interested in Tufts, apply. Show who you are in the essays, and what it is about Tufts that speaks to you. BTW- although my D is not gay, her main essay was about being an extra in the movie “Milk” and how much that meant to her, to be a part of that historical moment, still so relevant today. Hopefully that gives you some perspective on how Tufts feels about the issue.</p>
<p>Thanks. Yeah I looked at the essay questions and really liked them. Does writing the optional essay help?</p>
<p>westernhillsmom-
Of course Tufts - as well as many schools in its peer group and even better - “look beyond the numbers,” which they must do because so many applicants have competitive numbers that they need to look at more to whittle down the applicant pool. But don’t think for a minute that numbers are not a very important part of the admissions calculus. As the OP recognizes, these are “weaknesses.” I was not trying to be discouraging, just honest. Might the applicant be admitted? Absolutely. Does it look like this will be regarded as a strong application? Given the weak numbers (and those SATs are way below the middle 50% for Tufts), I doubt it. I wish the applicant luck if Tufts is where s/he wants to be, but I have been criticized elsewhere for being other than pessimistic about an applicant with stronger numbers, so I was trying to be realistic.</p>
<p>He also says he’s expecting a huge jump, so positive thinking is good :). </p>
<p>surfwakesnow165: yes to doing the optional essay. Why not give them every chance to get to know you better? It’s one place you can really stand out from the stats. And my D had the same reaction to the essay questions- they were actually a strong factor in why she liked Tufts. They seemed to resonate with the kind of student she is- so liking them is a good sign, IMO.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your encouragement. If I choose to apply I’ll be sure to do the optional essay.</p>