How are my chances looking for Tufts? (ED2 or RD)

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<p>Hey everyone! I plan to apply either RD or ED2 to Tufts... what do you think my chances are of being:
-accepted ED2
-rejected ED2
-accepted RD
-rejected RD</p>

<p>ACT: 32
AP Scores: Eng-5, US-5 Bio-4</p>

<p>Rank: 6/215
Grades: 3.83/4 UW</p>

<p>9
Honors English 9 A
Honors History 10 A+
Honors Geometry A-
Honors Physics 1 A+
Honors Biology A
PhysEd (req.) A+
Computer Science (req.) A
French 1 A-</p>

<p>10
Honors English 10 A<br>
Honors History 10 A+
Honors Algebra 2 B+
Honors Chemistry A
Art (req.) A
French 2 A+
French 3 A</p>

<p>11
AP English Lit A
AP Biology B+
AP History A-
Honors Pre-Calc B+
French 4 B+
Creative Writing A+
Art 2 A</p>

<p>12
AP Calculus A-
AP Psychology A+
AP Macroeconomics A+
AP U.S. Government A+
Honors Physics 2 A-
AP English Lang next semester
Art 3 next semester</p>

<p>Extra Curricular Activities:
These are strong, but not outstanding. I’ve held several leadership positions, and shown commitment/passion to a few areas in particular. I’m a member of NHS like most applicants… I’m very involved in community service (I’ll probably graduate with 300-400 hours of documented service). I’ve held a steady job (15hrs/week school, 40 hrs/week summer) all throughout high school. I play sports—captain of my team… etc. etc. </p>

<p>In short, I doubt my ECs won’t get me in, but they shouldn’t keep me out. </p>

<p>Essays/Recs:
I think I will have one really, really great rec, one “good” rec, and I think my counselor rec will be pretty strong. I worked hard on my essays and expect them to have a positive influence on my apps (I’ve gotten good feedback), but ya never know! =)</p>

<p>Thank You!</p>

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<p>You’re a very solid applicant. Decent shot (less than 50% but decent) RD; a little better perhaps ED, IF those essays and recs are really sharp.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks! Anyone else?</p>

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<p>I’d bet there are a lot of applicants out there who wish they had transcript like that to submit. My S2 is in the opposite boat – he has some really great EC’s and volunteer experience, but his transcript isn’t as strong. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks! I’ll keep my fingers crossed-- for both myself and your son.</p>

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<p>Just make sure your essays really show your personality. They’re integral to your acceptance.</p>

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<p>Thanks! I plan to work really hard on those essays.</p>

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<p>your stats and transcript are pretty similar to what mine was (although my ranking was much lower), and i got in-- although i am definitely not an above-average tufts student, i will say that much. i think doing the optional essay helps a lot; i also had a great interview. good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks rs18! Did you interview with your regional admissions officer? Do they offer interviews like that? Or was it an alumni interview?</p>

<p>Congrats on being a Tufts student! I envy you. ;)</p>