Tufts University

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Official Test Scores
SAT code: 3901
ACT code: 1922

Request official scores from the College Board and/or ACT. Do NOT use the rush reporting service.

The latest test date administrations are October (SAT) and September (ACT) if ranking Tufts for the College Match.

Tufts requires either the SAT and 2 SAT Subject Tests or the ACT. Finalists for the Match who have not had the opportunity to complete SAT Subject Tests may still be considered for admission, with the expectation that the tests will be taken later in the senior year.

If you are applying to Arts & Sciences and planning to submit the SAT, you may submit whichever 2 SAT Subject Tests you like.

If you are applying to the School of Engineering with the SAT, it is strongly recommended you submit either the Chemistry or Physics SAT Subject Tests, plus a math test.

TOEFL is required for any student attending an overseas school where the language of instruction if not English.

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Official Transcripts

Mail or email (email is preferred) to the Office of Admissions (see Contact Information below).

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2018-19 FAFSA

File online at www.fafsa.gov.

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2018-2019 CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
CSS code: 3901
Available Oct. 1

If your parents are divorced or separated:

• Your noncustodial parent must submit the online Noncustodial PROFILE using the login ID and password that will be emailed to you when you complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE.
• If you do not have any contact with your noncustodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information. Download here.

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Financial Documents

Submit to IDOC. This will include a copy of your parents' 2016 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 the Student Services Center (Contact Information).

Early Decision

If Tufts is your first choice and you wish to apply through Early Decision Round 2, please email william.rison@tufts.edu. An Early Decision Agreement must be signed and submitted by you and have the signature of your parent or guardian, and guidance counselor.  The Early Decision Agreement for QuestBridge Finalists is available here.  This is a binding commitment with an application deadline of January 1, 2018.  You will receive an admissions decision in early to mid February.

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).

Finalists who ranked Tufts and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)

Finalists who did not rank Tufts

Common Application or Coalition Application with Tufts Writing Supplement

Tufts-Questbridge Writing Supplement Form 

Link is available via Tufts Online Status portal

Official Transcripts
(sent directly by your guidance counselor)

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

Official Test Scores
SAT code: 3901
ACT code: 1922

Only if new scores to report

QuestBridge Midyear Report

Submit by February 15th

Submit by February 15

One teacher recommendation from a junior or senior year teacher in a core subject

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

If included in QuestBridge application, no need to resubmit

Secondary School Report

If included in QuestBridge application, no need to resubmit

If included in QuestBridge application, no need to resubmit

Application Fee

None, unless applying with the Common Application or Coalition Application (Please select the "Tufts specific" fee waiver)

None, unless applying with the Common Application or Coalition Application (Please select the "Tufts specific" fee waiver) 

Art Portfolio

Required only for students applying to the Combined Degree BFA/BA or BFA/SA and BFA applicants to the SFMA at Tufts. Submit a 15-20 piece portfolio of recent work, which represents your strengths and interests, via SlideRoom.

Required only for students applying to the Combined Degree BFA/BA or BFA/SA and BFA applicants to the SFMA at Tufts. Submit a 15-20 piece portfolio of recent work, which represents your strengths and interests, via SlideRoom.

Finalists who ranked Tufts and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)

Finalists who did not rank Tufts

2018-2019 CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
CSS code: 3901
Available Oct. 1

2016 Federal Tax Returns and W-2 Forms
Submit to IDOC

2018-2019 FAFSA
Available: Oct. 1