Exactly how important are essay/recs for Tufts?

<p>Maybe it means your school is really hard and practices crazy grade deflation? Or do you think it’s just because you didn’t work too hard in your classes…? It’s your gut feeling, most likely.</p>

<p>If people from your school have gone to Tufts before, then I think the respective regional officer will know what to expect. I mean, if everyone from your school who has applied to Tufts has comparatively lower GPAs than kids from other schools, then I’m sure Tufts would know of it. I mean that insanely high SAT doesn’t match up with the GPA… so the adcom will probably raise an eyebrow and check it out, especially if your essays are compelling enough. </p>

<p>However if you wish, I think some students have their counselors write supplemental letters if there is anything you want the adcom to know (that will be relevant and useful to your application).</p>

<p>Or, perhaps there is a good reason for your low GPA (i.e. family/personal problems… health issues…)? If so, that would be VERY important for the adcom to know.</p>

<p>Just my rationale :)</p>