Highlights from the Class of 2011's application essays

lspf72
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:54:17 +0000

I enjoyed reading this piece too, though feel the author intentionally highlights the kids with really interesting backgrounds, and those who tout themselves as out-of-the-ordinary.

I think there are also-- and I mean this in a good way-- tons of ‘regular’ good students from suburbs and towns, who might not have those interesting stories to tell, but who are bright and engaging, who busted their butts to do well in high school, who committed themselves to common but nonetheless important volunteer jobs, ECs and sports, etc etc. Everyone has something to offer. The variety of the student body is very appealing.

Also on the Tufts website is the transcript of Pres. Bacow’s matriculation speech, which was wonderful. We left that day feeling our son couldn’t have made a better choice, which definitely made a difficult goodbye a little easier. Hopefully, we’ll all feel the same way at the end of the the first year :)