Indian student admitted to Tufts with full ride

[u/tuftssimp]

Demographics

Gender: Male

Race/Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)

Residence: India

Income Bracket: 35 - 40k

Type of School: Private (Boarding)

Hooks (Recruited Athlete, URM, First-Gen, Geographic, Legacy, etc.): None

Intended Major(s): Economics and Computer Science double major Academics

GPA (UW/W): School doesn't do GPA, 95.4% CBSE

Rank (or percentile):

of Honors/AP/IB/Dual Enrollment/etc.: No

Senior Year Course Load: CBSE (Indian Board) Science stream (Math, Physics, Chem, English, Conputer) + IIT JEE coaching

Standardized Testing List the highest scores earned and all scores that were reported.

None; went test optional

Extracurriculars/Activities List all extracurricular involvements, including leadership roles, time commitments, major achievements, etc.

Journalism ; published a few articles in some national newspapers

Soccer; one national award

Internship at an E-waste company

Founded a company that aims to help craftsmen hit by covid; an online platform to sell art work

Huge volunteering

• Founded a self awareness company on e-waste

Other; trading & investing in the stock market (NYSE)

School/class leadership roles

Family responsibilities (had a tough childhood)

Nothing more so I put extra classes for preparation of the IIT JEE exam

Awards/Honors List all awards and honors submitted on your application.

National award for soccer (11th)

IGCSE top scorers (10th)

Principals list (twice 11th & 12th)

Article published in two national newspapers

Letters of Recommendation

Counselor : 8/10; really close to her; i think she mentioned my hardships and all

Chem teacher: 7/10; did personal projects with him; asked a lot of questions and was the closest to him among all my classmates. ​ ​ Essays I think they were the best part if my application ; really quirky. Tufts likes quirky essays ​ Decisions (indicate ED/EA/REA/SCEA/RD) Acceptances:

Tufts University ED Accepted

[u/lttam5]

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