RD Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tufts University
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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I am a white male from NC who will submit my application for RD consideration as soon as I hear from my ED school. Tufts is tied with Columbia for my second choice school. I was wondering how I stack up with some of the other applicants, and what my chances are for success.</p>

<p>Here is stuff about me:</p>

<p>I go to a competitive public school with about 1700 students
Class Rank: 18/369, or top 5%
GPA: 4.72w, 3.97u
SAT I: 800 Reading, 710 Math, 710 Writing for a 2220 or a 1510.
SAT II: 800 Math 2, 790 Physics, 680 Latin
ACT: Coming out in a few days
NMSQT Semi-Finalist, AP Honor Scholar</p>

<p>AP Scores:
5-BC Calculus
5-Physics B
5-Latin Literature: Catullus</p>

<p>Courses this year:
AP English Literature
AP Latin Literature: Vergil
AP Physics C: Electricity and Mechanics
AP Environmental Science
AP Statistics
US History
Journalism 1</p>

<p>Over my HS Career:
9 Honors Classes
8 AP Classes
Only B in Honors Latin 3, first semester of Freshmen year</p>

<p>My 1st semester grades should be all A's; I will know more in a week after midterms.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Students for Academic Integrity and Leadership/Academic Integrity Committee (9-12, President 12)
Speech and Debate (11-12)
Temple Youth Group (9-12, Social Action Vice President 12)
Synagogue Religious School Assistant Teacher (9-11)
Synagogue Religious School Teacher (12)
National Honor Society (11-12, Secretary 12)
Cross Country/Track and Field (9-11)
Freshmen Mentor (12)
Latin Club/Latin Honor Society (9-12)
Teen Representative on Synagogue Religious Practices Committee (9-12)</p>

<p>I am interested in studying Engineering at Tufts, and have visited.</p>

<p>As far as the application goes, I believe that my essays are relatively unique and personal. They articulate why I want to study Engineering within a Liberal Arts environment at Tufts, and talk about my passion for learning and Judaism.
My counselor is also the adviser for NHS, so she knows me on a very personal level and can attest to my leadership. Also, both teacher recs are strong, with one being particularly strong, I believe.</p>

<p>Do I stand a decent shot? </p>

<p>Thanks for any replies!</p>

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<p>
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Do I stand a decent shot?

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Most definitely. I'd be surprised if they turned you down.</p>

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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I forgot my ACT scores....sorry!
35 Cumulative:
36 Reading
36 Math
35 Writing
33 Science</p>

<p>Taking into account the Essay, which was a 10 out of 12, the combined score is a 33.</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>Yeah, I don't see why not.</p>

<p>I should note that (if you don't already know), engineering undergrads at Tufts get a lot of money for research and projects; if that interest you, perhaps it will move Tufts up above Fu @ Columbia. ;-) Good luck! WHere did you apply ED?</p>

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<p>I applied to Swarthmore College, and will be hearing back any day now.</p>

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<p>Yep, religion is SO interesting on so many different levels. Actually thought about going into the priest hood believe it or not, lol. I don't know though, I'm still thinking maybe that's the route I should've taken. Psh, I put in work at my church though at least though.</p>

<p>You interested in Christian theology at all? Troelsch what, maybe? Don't know, just trying to build that bridge homie.</p>

<p>Stay real.</p>