Tufts University Essay Prompts 2026-27

For the 2026-27 cycle: 1 required essay, program supplements for 4 programs.

Tufts accepts the Common App, so the personal statement is also part of your application. It counts once across all your Common App schools.

Every applicant applies to one of 4 programs and answers the prompts for that program.

For every applicant

Why Tufts

75 to 150 words

Please describe how you have learned about and engaged with Tufts during your college search process
150 words max

School of Arts and Sciences

School of Arts and Sciences short answer

100 to 200 words

Tell us about one of your favorite school assignments in the past two years. What was the assignment and why did you enjoy it?
200 words max

School of Engineering

School of Engineering short answer

100 to 200 words

Tell us about an engineering or science-related project that you have helped build, design, create, or iterate in the past two years. What was the project and what was your role?
200 words max

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

BFA short answer

100 to 200 words

Tell us more about a specific piece in your portfolio. What were the ideas you intended to explore, and how did those ideas inform the process of making the piece?
200 words max

Combined Degree (BFA+BA/BS)

Combined Degree (BFA+BA/BS) short answer

100 to 200 words

Tell us more about a specific piece in your portfolio. How did an academic course, project, or interest inspire the ideas that you explored in this piece? Or, how did making this piece influence your academic interests?
200 words max

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