<p>Your chances are as good as they can be. Obviously none of these schools are a guarantee, but you have a great shot. You have great EC’s, and obviously your scores are great. You’re probably in at Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, and UPenn. I’m not too sure about MIT, there’s not a lot of math/science in your application. Be careful about the lower schools on your list, sometimes schools like that reject kids who are “too good” for their school because they know these kids will likely be accepted to a better school, and so they save these seats for kids who they know will attend their school.</p>
<p>That is exactly the type of attitude that will get you rejected from Tufts. Believe it or not, there are kids here who chose this school over multiple others that U.S. News says are “better”. I was one of them, as was my roommate and several of my friends. Others cared enough about it to really learn about the school, find out that the whole concept of “Tufts Syndrome” is nonsense, and apply early decision.</p>
<p>I’m really happy here at Tufts. I believe I applied to a single school on your list, and I don’t think I would have applied to more if I had to apply all over again. But if you come in to the applications process thinking in some way that Tufts is a backup school or not a high-caliber as the others on your list, then either you can get in and be happy about it or not get in and try to rationalize it as “Tufts Syndrome”. But that’s all it is, rationalization. Investigate the schools you are applying to; find out if you really care about them. Because it’s easy for schools to see who cares and who doesn’t.</p>
<p>On a related note, what was the criteria by which you chose your schools? Harvard, MIT, UPenn, Georgetown, Tufts and Columbia are in vibrant areas; Duke and Cornell are not. Many but not all in your list have a rather intense core curriculum; have you considered how well you would enjoy taking classes that are not in your preferred area?</p>
<p>Wow, you have amazing stats. Congratulations on all you have accomplished. I think you have great chances at all of the schools you’re applying to, but they are (as you know) extremely competitive. It wouldn’t hurt to apply to a safety school as well. It’s highly unlikely that you will get rejected from ALL of those schools, but it would be smart to have one where you’re absolutely positive you’ll get in.</p>
<p>I’m so sorry if I offended anyone! Tufts syndrome is just a trite name, I never meant to undermine Tufts. It’s a great school, but I visited and it’s just not a fit for me. Sorry again!</p>
<p>You didn’t offend me at all. It’s entirely fine that Tufts isn’t a fit for you. I imagine if Tufts isn’t a fit, there are other schools on your list that might not be either. Take the time to look at all of them more in depth and really ask yourself if more than just the name would make you happy for ~1400 days.</p>
<p>Your Stats are really good. I can only tell you of this person (asian - valedectorian) who got into H last year. She had all of the academics like you had, national level musician AND 2-sport varsity athlete. Plus she had a lot of citizen-type awards, very accomplished in the community. So the only ‘constructive criticism’ I would give is since you are not the valedectorian, how do you compare with the top person in your school.</p>
<p>In couple of the schools close to our house (silver medal schools - quite competitive) typically only one person is accepted to H every year and it has always been the valedectorian or (the salutarian), who had all the ECs/awards and the super high gpa/scores. </p>
<p>Having said that, you definitely have a great chance. Good luck.</p>
<p>TuftsStudent, I can assure you that prestige isn’t my priority. These schools were the result of a careful search and all of them amaze me in a myriad of other ways. Thank you to everyone for the advice!</p>
<p>Amazing. You certainly have high chances for admission into these schools! If you write awesome essays, you are in. Therefore, try not to skrew them up. Lol. (:
Best of luck!!</p>