Applying to Tufts? Here are this year’s supplemental essay prompts for Tufts University.1. Which aspects of Tufts’ curriculum or undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short: “Why Tufts?†(50–100 words)TIP: This is the most common type of supplemental essay prompt universities will ask of their applicants. What’s challenging about the Why Tuft’s supplemental essay is the word limit. You have to be very concise about what you like about the school. Whether it’s about a specific academic program or campus culture, use concrete examples to demonstrate how you feel and how much you know about the school.2. There is a Quaker saying: “Let your life speak.†Describe the environment in which you were raised – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – and how it influenced the person you are today. (200–250 words) TIP: This essay prompt is wants to know more about your community. Whether it’s the physical location or your support group, how did that help you grow?
