Match Requirements for:
Finalists who rank Tufts
If you are a Finalist who ranked Tufts, your National College Match application will be sent to Tufts, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.
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Tufts Applicant Portal Activation: QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Tufts on October 19, and Tufts may need a couple days to import them into their system. Once processed, Tufts will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit to Tufts. |
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QuestBridge Finalist Intended Program Form |
After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Tufts, you will receive instructions via email to access your Tufts application status portal. Within the application status portal, complete the QuestBridge Finalists Intended Program Form to indicate whether you wish to be considered for Tufts’ School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, or SMFA at Tufts. |
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Official Transcript(s) |
Mail or email (email is preferred) to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (see Contact Information below). |
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(Optional) Test Scores SAT code: 3901 |
Tufts University offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Learn more about Tufts’ test-optional policy. Students who rank Tufts can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in Tufts’ review of their application. For students who would like to submit test scores, Tufts accepts self-reported test scores from the QuestBridge Application or Tufts application status portal; scores reported on official transcripts; or score reports sent by students or counselors via email. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Tufts and requested that their scores be considered for admission. The latest test date administrations are September (ACT) and October (SAT) if ranking Tufts for the Match. Tufts does not require SAT Subject Tests, the SAT Essay, or the writing section of the ACT and will not consider them in the admission process. English language proficiency testing is required for students whose primary language is not English, unless they have been enrolled in a school where English is the language of instruction for at least three years. Tufts accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo to demonstrate English proficiency. |
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2023-2024 FAFSA FAFSA code: 002219 |
US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens |
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2023-2024 CSS Profile CSS code: 3901 |
Please select "Early Decision" as your admission application type. If your parents are divorced or separated:
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2021 Federal Tax Returns and Forms for Custodial and Non-Custodial Parent (if applicable) |
Submit materials to IDOC. This will include a copy of your parents' 2021 federal income tax returns (signed, with all schedules, attachments, W-2s and other earnings statements). Include personal and corporate/partnership tax returns. If your parents did not file a tax return, please have them submit a Non Tax Filer Statement via IDOC. If you are unable to submit the IDOC, please fax materials to Tufts Student Services (Contact Information). |
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Early Decision |
If Tufts is your first choice and you wish to apply through Early Decision I or Early Decision II, please indicate this on your Tufts/QuestBridge Applicant Form found within your Tufts application status portal. Early Decision is a binding commitment. An Early Decision Agreement must be signed and submitted by you and have the signature of your parent or guardian, and school counselor. The Early Decision Agreement for QuestBridge Finalists is available here. You may email Rhiannon Pabich with any questions. Finalists pursuing Early Decision I should submit the Tufts/QuestBridge Applicant Form and all required materials by December 7. Finalists pursuing Early Decision II should submit the Tufts/QuestBridge Applicant Form and all required materials by January 4. |
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Regular Decision |
All Finalists who rank Tufts for the Match, but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please follow the Regular Decision instructions below. If you no longer wish to be considered, you must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to withdraw your application (see Contact Information below). |
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select Tufts on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 3 - December 11. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to Tufts (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your Tufts Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Tufts on December 14 and Tufts may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the Tufts applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to Tufts.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to Tufts as detailed in the table below.
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Finalists who ranked Tufts and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank Tufts |
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Tufts/QuestBridge Applicant Form |
Link is available via Tufts Application Status Portal |
Link is available via Tufts Application Status Portal |
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QuestBridge Midyear Report |
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Official Transcript(s) |
Update including 12th grade first semester/trimester grades submitted no later than mid-February |
Including 12th grade first semester/trimester grades submitted no later than mid-February |
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(Optional) Test Scores SAT code: 3901 |
Only if submitting scores and there are new scores to report |
Only if submitting scores and there are new scores to report |
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Secondary School Report |
If included in QuestBridge application, no need to resubmit |
If included in QuestBridge application, no need to resubmit |
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Optional Art Portfolio |
Required only for students applying to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Combined Degree BFA + BA/BS. Submit a 15-20 piece art portfolio or 10 minutes of time-based video work, which represents your strengths and interests, via your Tufts applicant portal. |
Required only for students applying to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Combined Degree BFA + BA/BS. Submit a 15-20 piece art portfolio or 10 minutes of time-based video work, which represents your strengths and interests, via your Tufts applicant portal. |
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| Regular Decision Requirements: Financial Aid Materials DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1 | |||
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Finalists who ranked Tufts and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college) |
Finalists who did not rank Tufts |
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2023-2024 FAFSA FAFSA code: 002219 |
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US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens |
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2023-2024 CSS Profile CSS code: 3901 |
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2021 Federal Tax Returns and Forms |
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Contact Information
Tufts Contacts (regarding QuestBridge applications and general questions):
Tufts Undergraduate Admissions Team
undergraduate.admissions@tufts.edu
Rhiannon Pabich
rhiannon.pabich@tufts.edu
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Financial Aid
Contact Information (for submitting admission and financial aid information):
Email, mail or fax official transcripts to:
Tufts University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Bendetson Hall
2 The Green
Medford, MA 02155
Fax: (617) 627-3860 (Please include a high school cover sheet when possible.)
Email: undergraduate.admissions@tufts.edu
If possible, email is preferred.
Do not mail financial aid documents. If unable to provide materials via IDOC, please scan and email documentation to studentservices@tufts.edu or fax to (617) 627-3987.