<p>I need pointers on the tufts interview i.e. what kind of q's they ask etc etc. but most importantly i need facts about the school. for anyone who goes to Tufts, if someone asks me "why do u want to go to tufts?" what would be an ideal response? </p>
<p>my stats:
SAt 1: 2140 one sitting
Sat 2: 730 2c 670 physics
GPA: 3.4 uw, 4.0 w
EXC: Microsoft internship 400 hours, written rec (sent already), 4 years tennis, 4 years free tutoring
Essays: turned out really nice, Dave Berry a counselor on this site said it was good </p>
<p>Think the interview will be a breaking point for me?</p>
<p>If you don't know why you would want to go to Tufts, why are you applying? We can't give you the answer. Did you not do any research into the school?</p>
<p>no fair. Asking about Tufts on CC could qualify as research. I mean, what I learned myself about Tufts was mostly via collegeboard and visit, and basically it told me "good size, good location, smart student body," which aren't really Tufts-particular.</p>
<p>Okay, okay, okay. I guess it's obvious. When your interviewer asks why you want to go to Tufts, it's not like some quiz, it's a real question. Why do YOU want to go to Tufts? If you'd like some help figuring out WHETHER you'd like to go to Tufts, maybe this forum could help you. Or I bet your interviewer would be happy to help you think about what YOU would like versus what the university has to offer as well.</p>
<p>I actually conduct alumni interviews for Tufts...and all I can say is be genuine...Tufts grads are smart people, we can tell if you have rehearsed an answer or if it isn't coming from the heart.</p>
<p>My interview tips.
1. Dress appropriately (I had someone come in sweatpants...not okay)
2. have something to say...1 word answers will kill you, I will write abad review no matter how smart you are
3. be honest and don't exaggerate
4. Be genuine
5. Have questions about the school
6. Speak like an adult....don't tell me that your teacher is stupid or that a school policy is gay or retarded...don't say like and um a lot.</p>
<p>I am a young alum, and a lot of my friends do this too, we aren't scary, we genuinely want to like you when you come in, but you would be surprised how many people break such basic rules of interviewing.</p>
<p>I don't want to be scary in this, I really want to help. It's okay to not know everything about Tufts, I want to share info about Tufts with you...but do know enough to ask informed questions...and don't tell me all you do is play video games</p>
<p>Thanks, beeker...my mom said that a Tufts alumni called while I was at school today, but I'm afraid to call her back in case she wants to do it over the phone. (I thought this was redicolous until I read a thread about a Princeton interview that was conducted over the phone. x_x)</p>
<p>I won't hesitate to admit that my Class Rank is lower than Tufts' Average because of my senior year, so do the interviewers know anything about your GPA or rank? Or do they just get an address? If I call her back tonight, would it be wrong to schedule something for next week?</p>
<p>that was actually great advice beeker thanks so much. I was thinking of dressing business casual, blazer, dress shirt, jeans, dress shoes. Or should i just come in jeans and a dress shirt? i know image is an important facet of the interview and i want to come off as someone who seriously wants to go to the school.</p>
<p>beeker- loved your advice, as a parent of a Tufts hopeful who had her interview on Mon.
My parting words to her were: Don't be late, and don't say "like"...and you're golden!
The "like" is quite ubiquitous her in So Cal though, and it can be a habit that is hard to break. I spend alot of time around teenagers and I've picked it up too..yikes!
she felt her interview went very well..</p>
<p>now for her to get that thank you note out!</p>
<p>wecandothis--
I can remember my father scolding us for using "like" and "you know" way back in the late 60's and early 70's:) It was one of his pet peeves. We also had to be reminded (I still do) to look people in the eyes when speaking to them. Good advice, beeker.</p>
<p>I am also a Tufts alum who for many years conducted interviews (no time now due to my own daughter's college search process). Beeker's advise is right on point. I would add the following.</p>
<p>A prime purpose of an interview is to personalize an applicant beyond the "paper credentials". At a school like Tufts, everyone is going to have great grades, test scores and a long list of extracurricular activities. The interview gives you an opportunity to highlight what distinguishes you from other applicants and to convey as much as you can about who you are as a person in a short 30 - 45 minutes. The best interviews I participated in were those where the student shared what excited them and why, where a student could speak with a passion and a spark about their interests and experiences. This enabled me, as an interviewer, to convey in my report a snapshot of who a student was as a person and my sense of how a student would fit into the Tufts community.</p>
<p>So in addition to beeker's good advise, take some time to also think about yourself. What are your interests, what excites you, is there something about which you have a passion. As you look at your current classes or activities, what gives you gratification and why. Is there something that stands out for you. An interviewer will try to draw out this type of information. If you can share these things during the interview, it will help make it a more interesting and informative process.</p>