Tufts University Admission Essays

As the summer days drifted away, our Pokémon adventures gradually transformed into a diverse array of shared experiences and aspirations that defined our tight-knit group of friends. Beyond our common quest to catch ’em all, we discovered a profound bond that transcended our backgrounds and…

Growing up, I was always fascinated by the world of politics. I remember watching the news with my family, hearing debates between political candidates, and discussing current events around the dinner table. I was drawn to the power of political leaders to make a real…

Ice cream machine to my left, plate of pasta perilously balanced in the palm of my hand, I glanced at Russell Jens ‘18, inquiring, “tell me Tufts has an unlimited meal plan,” to which he responded with a resounding “yes”. Over our meal Russell went…

I do no know to what extent the actual “services” help the community. I don’t know how many sandwiches need to be served or children need to be clothed before we–acting as humans, not as citizens–put any dent in the problems. However, for the past…

Fairness is a quality that I try hard to embody, and I admire those who demonstrate the impartiality necessary to be just. But people often mistake impartiality as the defining characteristic of someone who is fair. Empathy is more essential because it is necessary not…

To my knowledge, curiosity never actually killed a cat. The 1920 Eugene O’Neil play, “Diff’rent,” did include the metaphor, “Curiosity killed a cat!” but more importantly was followed by, “Ask me no questions and I’ll tell you no lies.” If O’Neil had a cautionary message,…

Growing up in a small town in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by green fields and dense forests, I was always fascinated by the natural world. I was in awe of the complex interplay between different species and the delicate balance that governed their relationships….

I once delightedly boasted of Dubai’s cohesive society – a medley of well-educated British businessmen, Emiratis adapting their lifestyles to the ever-changing social landscape, Southeast Asian workers fuelling the massive demand for cheap labor, and other assorted expatriates living their dreams out in the new…