<p>I agree with DJacks write it on the Why Tufts portion. Another way that could help is that if you are a national merit semifinalist, you could list Tufts as your first choice in the national merit application so that you are guaranteed their national merit scholarship (I think it’s at least 5000). If you are still feeling paranoid, you could respond to one of the optional essays and somehow discuss how you are in love with Tufts and it is your first choice.</p>