National College Match Requirements for:
Finalists who rank Tufts
Please submit these materials as soon as you are notified you are a Finalist.
| College Match Required Application Materials DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1 | ||
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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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Official or Self-Reported Test Scores |
Tufts accepts official scores from the College Board and/or ACT, as well as self-reported test scores. If sending official scores from a testing agency, do NOT use the rush reporting service. Scores may be self-reported on the QuestBridge application. Students may also self-report test scores using the form available in their Tufts application status page. Tufts can also accept copies of SAT or ACT score reports directly from students or counselors via email. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Tufts. The latest test date administrations are October (SAT) and September (ACT) if ranking Tufts for the College Match. Tufts requires either the SAT or the ACT. Tufts does not require SAT Subject Tests, nor the Writing/Essay sections of the SAT or ACT. TOEFL is required for any student attending an overseas school where the language of instruction is not English. |
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2019-2020 FAFSA |
US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens |
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2019-2020 CSS Profile |
Please select "Early Decision" as your admission application type. If your parents are divorced or separated:
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Financial Documents |
Submit materials to IDOC. This will include a copy of your parents' 2017 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). |
| Options following the Match | |
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Early Decision |
If Tufts is your first choice and you wish to apply through Early Decision Round 2, please email sean.ashburn@tufts.edu. 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. This is a binding commitment with an application deadline of January 1, 2019. You will receive an admissions decision by mid February. |
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Regular Decision |
All Finalists who rank Tufts for the College Match, but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. If you no longer wish to be considered, you must contact the Admissions Office 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 5 - December 10. 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: Submit all additional required application and financial materials to Tufts according to your status by the deadlines listed below.
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| Regular Decision Required Application Materials DEADLINE: JANUARY 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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Tufts-Questbridge Writing Supplement |
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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Official or Self-Reported Test Scores |
Only if new scores to report |
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One teacher recommendation from a junior or senior year teacher in a core subject |
If included in QuestBridge application, no need to resubmit An additional letter, though not encouraged, may be submitted if the student feels it can add new perspective to his or her application |
If included in QuestBridge application, no need to resubmit An additional letter, though not encouraged, may be submitted if the student feels it can add new perspective to his or her application |
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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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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 portfolio of recent work, which represents your strengths and interests, via SlideRoom. |
Required only for students applying to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Combined Degree BFA + BA/BS. Submit a 15-20 piece portfolio of recent work, which represents your strengths and interests, via SlideRoom. |
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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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2019-2020 FAFSA |
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US Citizens and Eligible Noncitizens |
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2019-2020 CSS Profile |
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2017 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms |
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Contact Information
Contact Information (for submitting materials and general questions):
Email, mail or fax official transcripts to:
Tufts University
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Bendetson Hall
2 The Green
Medford, MA 02155
Fax: (617) 627-4079 *Please include a high school cover sheet when possible.
Email: undergraduate.admissions@tufts.edu
Do not mail financial aid documents. Please scan and email documentation to studentservices@tufts.edu or fax to (617) 627-3987.
Tufts Contacts (regarding QuestBridge applications):
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Financial Aid