<p>well first of all, what makes tufts special to you amongst other universities? what's unique/great about it? </p>
<p>also are there any things that a prospective applicant should keep in mind that COULD be deal-breakers for some (i.e. you should love football to come OR there's a prominent drug scene or whatever the case may be). </p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>If you love football and want it to be a big part of your college life, I wouldn’t put Tufts at the top of your list.
But if you care more about a bright,involved college community, filled with interesting people from all over the country and the world, you might like it. It’s a small-medium size university that has the personality of a smaller liberal arts college. And being right outside of Cambridge and Boston is a big asset.</p>
<p>I think that Tufts has a lot of heart, nice, very bright kids who support each other, and a very committed and supportive admin. and teaching community. It’s access to Boston can’t be beat. Most importantly, I know many kids at Tufts who are oh-so-happy, which is the most important thing, right?</p>
<p>I have a really nice child (very high SATs, GPA, and SAT IIs) with some amazing endeavors and experiences that really set him apart and who could likely get into a lot of the top-notch, coveted colleges in the country, and my child made a very heartfelt checklist and chose Tufts for ED. We’ll see if Tufts is as enamored of my kid as my kid is of Tufts.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, however, Tufts has become an “it” school, so that does impact a kid who is a seeming “shoe-in.”</p>
<p>And, Tufts has the distinction of having full professors teach every undergrad class (not TAs), save for the teachers who staff the Experimental college.</p>
<p>it sounds really nice! 
but i’ve heard that tufts is really particular about the “kind of” kid they let in. what does it mean to “fit” tufts per se?</p>
<p>I think of “fit” as something the applicant should think of in deciding whether a school is right for him/her.
I don’t think it is possible to state how a student “fits” Tufts, because I don’t think there is such a thing. Obviously, it is necessary (but not sufficient) for an applicant to be academically competitive - i.e., good transcript and test scores. But Tufts then tries to construct a very varied and diverse class, so your question doesn’t “fit” the Admissions process as I see it.</p>
<p>And this is one of many qualities that make Tufts so special–that a Tufts’ admissions person, in the midst of the admissions season, would take time to comfort and offer advice to those who were deferred. Why Tufts over Penn? This is why!!</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/tufts-university/687011-what-dont-you-like-about-tufts.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/tufts-university/687011-what-dont-you-like-about-tufts.html</a></p>
<p>you have to first decide the criteria that’s important to you and see if there’s a match…
the reason my freshman daughter chose Tufts was varied…first and foremost there was a strong gut feeling during her visit, it also fit certain criteria…location/proximity to a city, and it’s size…there was Tufts strong international focus and their obvious appreciation for helping students develop global perspectives and involvements, which was emphasized in what they did and said when she went to visit…Tuft’s academic reputation…how happy people seemed there…the enthusiasm with which students expressed themselves about their experiences…the fact that it was a university that felt more like a small liberal arts college. She went to all the presentations when Tufts came to her school and our area in California…what they did and said reinforced that it was a good fit…she asked questions of the admissions people…found out more about specific programs and areas of study she could be involved with which made her more excited and convinced…also was very interested in the collaborative relationship with SMFA. She also liked Tuft’s history and longevity… and that women were allowed to enroll as students in the earliest days when other prestigous and important colleges and universities did not allow women to enroll…maybe seems not so important now or to some but it was a small something she noticed. She appreciated the flexibility to explore a wide variety of courses/classes to fullfill certain educational requirements. She also had a sense that beyond Tufts’ high academic standards they were also interested in students as individuals and wanted to know “all” of who they were, not just academic achievements…She had excellent choices, and she chose Tufts and is very happy about it.</p>