<p>So I was just looking at Tufts website and saw this example of a "Why Tufts?" essay. Why are they showing an example that is 173 words????</p>
<p>Which aspects of Tufts curriculum or undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short: Why Tufts? (50100 words)</p>
<p>Tufts is cool! All the prospective and current students, alumni and faculty scream it off the top of their lungs. I have seen alumni from other universities brag about the outstanding academics at their choice school, but never have I seen students getting so electrified when asked a question about Tufts. They wear a huge, fantastic smile and desperately try to get you to come share their joy. And I confess, they are rather convincing. The school is transparent and seems to have no secrets (that I know of). You have a blog showing what happens in your admissions room and whole pages dedicated to stopping us from falling into traps in the application. Only you have "The Procrastinators guide to apply". I am also a big fan of Lee Coffin's colloquialism and humour in his Voice Lessons article. Tufts is a unique school that seems above all, friendly and welcoming. I aspire to become part of the Tufts comradeship and one day boast about how great my university is to prospective students!</p>