Will I be a fit for TUFTS?

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I’m planning to ED into Tufts. One of my classmates are also applying into Tufts but she is quite science oriented while I’m mainly humanities oriented. I’m hoping “same class comparison” is not gonna hurt my admission chances

I also apply for quite an amount of aid so what are my chances? (classmate apply for more aid but not sure)

SAT: 1520 (superscored)
SAT Subject: 800 Math II; 750 (?) Physics (score not recieved yet)
GPA: 9.6/10 (not ranked but quite high compared to my school since the average is 8.4)

Honors & Awards: 1 National competition, 3 awards at city competition, School merit scholarship, 1 International science related award

EC’s (I’m planning to study sociology and film)

  • Cofounder of two Art projects at two social centers for mentally challenged children (mentor, teach art-related activities; raise funds from children's work)
  • Practice filmmaking by creating a documentary of my own project + short videos of visits to the centers
  • Intern at a national cinema
  • Media manager for school's science club (i take photos, create videos that recapture club's events, train newcomers..)

I also have some science related activities

  • Two ASEAN summer camps abroad (one is nuclear enerygy related, one is technology related) Key is I represented the country to participate
  • Attended a regional conference on nuclear science held by foreign and domestic scientists

School stuff:

  • Translator for school newspaper
  • Cohead of HR for school annual talent show
  • Tutor at Math and English for freshmen

Community service/ volunteer

  • i have like 3,4 voluntary experience at small projects I participated as a freshmen
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Hi Im also applying for Tufts and I think your a strong applicant

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The key to Tufts is to love that school and be able to articulate how you and it are a match made in heaven. Good Luck!

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I’m applying as well. I actually already applied. I have the same grades/test-scores, but I don’t think Tufts gives much attention to them - it just gets your foot in the door. If you express yourself nicely in your supplementals or personal essay I definitely think that will help. They said they don’t want a well-rounded student, they want a well-rounded student body. So be unique. Do not worry about your classmate, she won’t affect your decision. SUPPS ARE KEY