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Hi I was wondering if anyone could make a guess as to where I stand for Tufts University. I'm applying Early Decision. Other stats: Asian American Top 6% of my class, public high school, 1310 on my SATs but took them again in october so that's not my latest, 690 in Math IC, 650 Writing, 640 BiologyM, GPA 95% (3.8) Took AP English Lang, AP Bio, AP U.S. Junior Year, Senior Year I'm taking AP English Lit, AP Physics B, AP Calculus AB, AP Euro,and other honors courses I'm first chair clarinet and section leader in high school wind ensemble and symphony orchestra (participated in northern regionals), part of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity, Yearbook, Prom Commitee, did about 160 hours of volunteer work at University of Connecticut Hospital, Captain of my Relay for Life Team, Captain as tour guide for my school,I have awesome recommendations, I participate in Indian cultural and community events and I can pull of a great essay. So what are my chances?

By Ariesathena (Ariesathena) on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 10:50 pm: Edit

http://admissions.tufts.edu/admstat.htm
Follow the charts for your own situation... but here is the breakdown by SAT score and GPA.

With SAT Math about 650-700 on verbal, 25%.
Ditto for math: 21%.
For 6-10% in class: 25%.

Your extracurriculars are really good... bo you'll probably be about 50/50, but statistically you are right around 25%. 2008 will probably be similar to 2007. ED will help you.

Good luck!

By Pgs1300 (Pgs1300) on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 - 11:06 pm: Edit

You have a decent chance, though your SAT II's are low. ED would definitely help.Please eval my stats under

Chances at Cornell E.D

By Chen (Chen) on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 12:21 am: Edit

Scary, I could've seen you at UCONN health center, though I did it a long time ago. People with very high stats from my CT school were rejected. Looking at just the numbers of people who were accepted, and looking at that site, it seems like Tufts places a GREAT deal of importance on SAT I scores, assuming that you already have a lot of As. Since you probably did better and your GPA is so high, I'd say you have a chance, but you're likely to be deferred. Your high school sounds like it inflates its grades. Again, I'm not expert.

By Vinnyd2004 (Vinnyd2004) on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 05:00 pm: Edit

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By Vinnyd2004 (Vinnyd2004) on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 05:07 pm: Edit

Also, does anyone have any suggestions for saftey, target, and other reach schools with my statisitics (see above)! I appreciate your comments. Thanks.

By Vinnyd2004 (Vinnyd2004) on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 05:19 pm: Edit

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By Vinnyd2004 (Vinnyd2004) on Thursday, October 23, 2003 - 05:34 pm: Edit

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By The_Slc_Bug (The_Slc_Bug) on Thursday, October 23, 2003 - 05:39 pm: Edit

They do put a lot of emphasis on SAT I scores. My boyfriend was rejected from Tufts as #3 in his class with a 1360, and his brother was also rejected as valedictorian with a 1330. Very odd, but it could have been other portions of their applications.

By Vinnyd2004 (Vinnyd2004) on Saturday, October 25, 2003 - 03:17 pm: Edit

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By Vinnyd2004 (Vinnyd2004) on Saturday, November 01, 2003 - 02:47 pm: Edit

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