Hello!
How does Tufts University view ED 2 applicants? Do they just assume they are ivy rejects?
It does not matter how they assume. ED is ED, a strong show of love and is binding. They do not care whether you are Ivy reject.
No! I’m sure they don’t (however I know a lot of people do apply ed2 to tufts after an ed1 ivy rejection) For me personally, I’m applying ed2 because I wanted to improve my SAT in December!