MasaFu1996
MasaFu1996,
Tufts
B.A., International Studies
Tufts University Class of 2019
Features Included
2
Essays
4
Schools
2
Scores
3
Advice
3
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Glen Rock, New Jersey
GenderMale
EthnicityAsian
AdmissionEarly Decision
Class of2019
English First Language No
Other Language(s) Spoken Japanese

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Tufts University (Medford, MA)
  • Babson College (Wellesley, MA)
  • Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
  • Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA)
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Tufts University (Medford, MA)

Applied for a B.A. in International Studies

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
665 Words
Embracing your heritage
Euphoria. That was what struck me atop of the stage as I wiped my hands on the side of my happi, a traditional Japanese straight-sleeved coat. I bowed deeply with my teammates, letting our hachimaki, stylized Japanese headbands, droop down towards the stage. As I raised my head up, for the first time during the whole performance, I noticed the one thousand set of eyes, the flashing spotlights, and the cheer of the audience. As a committed runner and a...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
76 Words
Out of all of the schools I visited, Tufts was the only one who had students (other than campus tour guides) who told me they loved the college community they lived in. Strong academics in a place where students genuinely love their everyday nerdy endeavors? There’s no reason I wouldn’t apply to Tufts. Oh, and I also couldn’t forget the hills. Runners, like me, generally love hills, so that was definitely a plus.
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General Admissions Advice

Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
1 Words
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List of schools I interviewed with and my interview experience
35 Words
The Tufts interview I had was extremely low-key. I discussed my...
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How I chose schools to apply to
26 Words
I visited colleges in the Boston, Philadelphia, NYC,...
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High School Performance

GPA
3.80
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
N/A
 
High School TypePublic
Academic Performance in High School Low one semester/year
Explanation of Low Grades

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1550
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
2280
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score2280
SAT Prep

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details1 classes and scores

Sports

SportsCross Country, Track & Field

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesDECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), Asian Club / Asian Interactive Youth Association, National Honor Society

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences

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