How to Write the Tufts University Admissions Essay

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by Sarah O'Neill, Coatesville, Supreme Editing

According to Tufts admissions (via their website):

“Think outside of the box as you answer the following questions.  Take a risk and go somewhere unexpected.  Be serious if the moment calls for it, but feel comfortable being playful if that suits you.” 


READ: A Short Guide to the Tufts Supplemental Questions

5 Essay Writing Tips


Personal essay: What we love about these pieces is that they capture the distinct voices of the applicants. Some were conversational, some sarcastic, some compellingly serious—but they all forged a powerful human connection with us: the readers. They helped to set these students apart in our applicant pool because we could picture them as human beings and community members. They made us pause to laugh, think, or shout to the nearest fellow reader, "This student is incredible." We hope that these essays will inspire you to find your unique voice as you craft your stories in the months to come and even—dare we say it?— to have some fun.



In history, the types of students admitted consisted of people who focused primarily on fresh word choice, a deep but pithy delve into who the person is and what drives them to apply like what they “crave”, what is captivating, and how their own spectrum of interests directly coincide with Tufts. This involves doing research on the school on YOUR PART and finding a way to express your unique (even fun) voice. I would not say the one below in green is especially the BEST example of creative language, but you can really hear the voice of the person in the ownership and authority they will take on with their education at Tufts. 


Supplemental Essay Example:

Since the first time I stepped on Tufts’ campus to watch an African dance performance, I have been struck by how authentically diverse this place is. Diversity is reflected through Tufts’ curriculum, where opportunities for interdisciplinary study are taken advantage of by many students. It is reflected in the abundance of student-led clubs and organizations – I am especially impressed by The Daily and The Zamboni. Diversity is reflected through the voices that made me think and laugh on the “Jumbo Talk” blogs, the slurry of movement and energy in the Mayer Campus Center during my visit. I am not only able to see its diversity on paper, but also able to feel how this focus of diversity trickles into a community focused on growth, kindness, and providing for each other. I feel like this is exactly the community where I would feel supported yet uninhibited to pursue my passions.



by Sarah O'Neill, Coatesville, Supreme Editing



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