<p>I did look into the combined program with Tufts and Museum School,which looked great. However, you must be separately admitted to each school if you want the 5 year joint BA/BFA degree. I think you have to take 18 liberal arts courses at Tufts. It is my understanding that where you take the majority of your courses during the semester determines which school’s tuition rate applies.</p>
<p>You also can live in Tufts dorms as long as your are an admitted student to Tufts, according to the Tufts Admission’s officer. </p>
<p>I also spoke to the admission’s officer at both Tufts and Museum School in order to see if it would be a bit easier getting into Tufts if someone applies under the 5 year program. I was told that they don’t really make it easier. They told me that ," You have to be admitted as if you weren’t applying to the program." The Admission’s officer at the Museum School noted that sometimes the Museum School does mention that they want a child and will try to go to bat for that student with Tufts. However, this is a rare situation and the student must not only have examplary talent but must at least be close to what Tufts would have admitted anyway. </p>
<p>Also, you take all your art courses at the Museum school, which, from what I can understand, is a 15-25 minute bus ride each way!</p>
<p>If you are interested in this program, give both schools a call.</p>
<p>By the way, when you complete the program, you do get a Tufts degree.</p>
<p>This is all that I know about the program. You would need to contact each school for more information in case I misunderstood something.</p>