<p>According to this new Bloomberg story, international applications to Tufts have more than doubled in less than a decade. Tufts</a> Joins Berkeley in Application Surge From Foreign Students - Bloomberg </p>
<p>Although climbing numbers of international candidates (especially full-pay candidates) can spur domestic applicants to complain that their own acceptance odds will decline, I personally feel that globalization is very good for the Americans who are admitted to Tufts. </p>
<p>Not only will a more diverse student body provide broader networking opportunities for new grads, but it also means that Tufts will be more of a household word throughout the world for decades to come, which should add value to a Tufts degree.</p>
<p>American students who gripe that international candidates are taking their places in US colleges should consider the growing number of English speaking universities abroad that are courting American applicants. Tuition costs are often lower than they are at private colleges here, and many offer three-year degrees (another money saver) that are respected by most (though not all) US grad programs. And, of course, attending college outside of the US can be a learning experience unto itself.</p>
<p>As my own son approaches the admissions maze (sadly all too soon), I will consider the rising numbers of international students at Tufts to be a plus as he decides where to apply. (Of course, if he gets rejected, that opinion may change. :eek:)</p>