Tufts ED???

Colleges and Universities A-Z Tufts University
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<p>Yeah, so I've decided that I really really love Tufts. This is really barebones, but what do you think my chances are for ED I or ED II?</p>

<p>Class Rank: 2/~300
GPA: 4.20 W (I don't know UW GPA, probably around a 3.9-ish?)
SAT: 780 V, 720 W, 660 M (retaking)
SATII: 770 US History, 720 Chem, 630 MathII (retaking)</p>

<p>Course load is the most difficult that my school offers. For all four years (meaning all honors and AP work)</p>

<p>EC's (probably the weakest part)</p>

<p>Environmental/Science club (president, 9-12)
Girls' Varsity Tennis (9-12)
Math Team (9-12)
National Honor Society (10-12)
Hospital volunteer (9-10, ~200 hours)</p>

<p>Work (16 hours a week, hospital food service)</p>

<p>I'm also love drawing/painting, and I'm planning on submitting a portfolio.</p>

<p>Also, is there a statistical admissions difference between applying ED I or ED II? I was thinking of applying ED II, not because I wanted to apply to another school over Tufts (Tufts is my FIRST choice), but because I want to bring my math SAT scores up and get my portfolio ready. Is there any difference?</p>

<p>Oh, and only 50 words for the why Tufts essay? What the heck are you supposed to do with that???</p>

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<p>I'd say that if you apply ED you'd have a pretty good shot at getting in. My question, however, is: are you applying to the dual-degree BA/BFA program? Is that why you're sending in your portfolio? Remember, you have to apply to the SMFA and Tufts seperately in that case. If you're not planning on applying to that program, well, it sounds to me like it would certainly interest you!</p>

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<p>No, i'm not applying to the SMFA program. I was thinking that the portfolio (it will be on the small side, like 6 slides maybe) would help add some extra dimension to me as a person and give some insight into what I enjoy doing. That's the only reason.</p>

<p>Is that a valid reason for waiting and applying ED II (along with the whole SAT math thing)? Or should I just apply ED I?</p>

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<p>Sure, I am a writer myself, and I sent in a few short stories and personal essays I wrote just for texture. Good thinking and good luck!</p>