<p>@pennylane2011 that was what I thought regarding AP courses, so thank you. And I am between Tufts and WUSTL as my ED. Any thoughts? </p>
<p>I am not familiar enough with either of them to advise. They are both known as good colleges. Since ED is a binding decision, the more you can do to learn about them will help you decide. It would be good if you can arrange to visit them before the ED deadline. Also be sure you have discussed the finances with your parents and include travel costs- plane tickets, if one is farther away than the other for you. </p>
<p>Looking at the data from college board dot com ( can’t post it here) the ACT range for Washington U is 32-34. Tufts is 30-33. In terms of ED chances, the colleges will select from the top of that pool. See where your next ACT score puts you, and where you fall in this range. If it is a 33, then you are at the top 75% of accepted applicants to Tufts, and in the top 50% for Wash U. You can only choose one ED- and using that choice where your chances are best is also something to consider, if you know you are happy with that choice. </p>
<p>You can also look up the Common Data Set for each college - Google that and the name, and you will see what colleges consider in admissions. Wash U considers student interest. Tufts doesn’t indicate student interest, but I personally would not believe that, since “Tufts Syndrome” is historically known. Most colleges don’t want to be thought of as a safety, and would tend to not accept a student who didn’t seem interested. </p>
<p>I personally think a student should be interested in every college on their list, because they could end up at any of them. Showing interest benefits you the most.The more interest you have in a college, the more you know if it is the one you want. It shouldn’t be just a way to get in and insincere interest doesn’t benefit anyone. ED is a way to indicate student interest, as are visits. Colleges will note that you visited, and if there is a college fair or representative near you, go, and ask the questions that are on your mind. Before you make that ED commitment- get to know both colleges. </p>
<p>@Pennylane2011 I have visited both universities and loved them both so much! Of all of the schools I have visited, these two were my favorites. I love the Child Development at Tufts! But thank you for your advice 
Both schools track interest. </p>
<p>Then you’re going to be fine with either choice. See where your scores are when they come in, and the college where you have the better chance of admission might be a consideration. </p>
<p>Also, if Tufts has a specific program that you like, that could be an influence on your choice. Be sure to reflect that in your application. </p>
<p>@eFlick “Hopefully a batrachotoxin molecule doesn’t allosterically bind to a sodium channel on one of your neurons and permanently (and irreversibly) paralyze your entire body with a constant release of acetylcholine and cause death by cardiac arrest.”</p>
<p>I have to admit this cracked me up </p>
<p>Anyways the OP has a shot at all of her schools and her courseload is up to par with perhaps the exception of Stanford which is a reach for many.</p>
<p>Thank you so much @Pennylane2011, I think that would be in the “Why Tufts?” question.
And thank you @tooty44 for you input!</p>
<p>I think that your stats are great, and I hope that you do awesome in your application for college! Sorry that I can’t help more, since I’m not too well educated on the colleges that you listed, but nevertheless, try your best and I’ll be rooting for you! :)</p>
<p>Aww, thank you so much @Anonymouse1225 ! I’ll be rooting for you too I wish you all the best!! </p>
<p>I now have a 32 superscored! Does that help me?</p>
<p>Of course every point helps if the college superscores. But looking at the range of scores for Wash U and Tufts, Tufts might be the better one to try for ED. Your scores are at the upper half of admitted students, and you have a specific interest in the school. </p>
<p>Awesome, thank you! It’s between the two. I have to visit wustl again, it’s been awhile! Do you think the reported scores for tufts are the superscored ones? Both schools superscore. @pennylane2011 </p>
<p>I don’t actually know what they report, but it’s a good question to ask- especially if one reports the superscore and the other the compsite. Then you are comparing apples to oranges. In either case compare what you have to what they use. </p>
<p>Amissions between the two is very similar. I guess it depends on which one you like the most. </p>
<p>Alright, thank you! I wonder if that is a question I could ask the admissions rep in an email @pennylane2011 </p>
<p>What is your composite score? It may not make a difference if they are reporting superscore or composite.
I would try to find out first by reading the info on the website or doing research. I know Tufts has an admissions blog, not sure about Wash U. If the question is asked frequently, it’s probably been addressed somewhere.</p>
<p>Thanks @pennylane2011 that’s a great tip! My composite score is a 31 and a 30 so it does make a difference. The superscore is a 32, though.</p>
<p>I don’t know how recent this is, but I think the reported scores are ACT composite. I think it would have to be this way to have any reporting of score consistent- since if some schools superscore and some do not, then the reports would not be. However, admissions considers it, and so when comparing two applicants with the same composite, one might have a higher superscore than another.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.collegesimply.com/colleges/massachusetts/tufts-university/admission/#.U6lrv_ldWSo”>http://www.collegesimply.com/colleges/massachusetts/tufts-university/admission/#.U6lrv_ldWSo</a></p>
<p><a href=“SAT and ACT Tests | Tufts Admissions”>SAT and ACT Tests | Tufts Admissions;
<p>On another source Parchment dot com ( sometimes we can’t post the URL of certain sites) it states for Wash U that the composite average scores are 32-34. The 32 represents the lower 25% of the class and the 34 is the 75%</p>
<p>Tufts composite range is 30-33. So yes, it is composite.</p>
<p>Admissions is never entirely predictable, but this information is good for helping you estimate at your chances. ED does give an applicant a bit of an advantage but the colleges will still pick the applicants that are competitive. It is better to be in the top of the average range than the bottom. If you are below the 25% your chances are lower.</p>
<p>Hi @jcpgirl10, a few weeks ago I visited WashU and at the info session they said they superscore ACT results to find the highest possible composite score. Not sure if Tufts does the same. </p>
<p>They both superscore, so the safest assumption is that their score ranges of admitted students are comparable to each other. It would be impossible to compare colleges if the scores they report are calculated differently. </p>
<p>Thank you so much @Pennylane2011 those links were really helpful
and thank you @metsfan27 I thought they did, but I wasn’t sure if the average was superscored or not. I have a 32 superscore and I will probably apply ED.</p>