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I didnt get into Harvard so i went to Tufts.
by ec March 29, 2005
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tufts

A person last name. Having this last name enables you to do whatever the heck you want to do. No matter what. THis person is also very very attractive and outgoing. You will want to make-out with this person as soon as you see them.
M. Tufts walked into the room, everyone stared.
by Megan Tufts January 5, 2008
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Tufts University

One of the hardest schools to get into in the US, Tufts University had a 14% acceptance rate in 2018. To put that in perspective Harvard is at 6%, Cornell is at 11%, and NYU is at 20%. Arguably a t-20, it's academic peers are UMich, Emory, Brandeis, and UCLA.

The typical student at Tufts took the hardest classes available at their High School, and got a mix of "A"s and "A-"s. Tufts student are fairly affluent (because of the incredibly high tuition), white, quirky, nerdy, and probably jewish. One of the things that sets Tufts apart from other schools is that students at Tufts tend to be all about saving the world, as opposed to making money. students tend to be a little weird, but really nice!

Nationwide, Tufts has a reputation for being a school for "Ivy Rejects". This partially comes from the fact that it's in a city with Harvard and MIT, and it's hard to compete with these schools. Although Tufts is many students first choice (it was my first choice, I applied ED!) lot's of students end up here when they get rejected by their first choice school (usually Brown) and end up here. It's known for its pre-med program, and is world-renowned for it's School of International Relations, the Fletcher School. It also has an engineering program that is surprisingly good.

If I had to describe Tufts in terms of other schools, I would call it a Northern Emory, Brown but a little easier to get in, and Brandeis but a little harder to get in.
I went to Tufts University for undergrad, studied international relations, then went to Harvard Law School and became a Judge.
by Jerry1258482 December 30, 2018
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tufts syndrome

When an overly qualified applicant gets denied from a college
Smartypants Jane applied to Tulane as her safety school, but she got denied because they have Tufts Syndrome.
by Vanillachai April 8, 2014
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Tufts manouver

Hitting on a girl, regardless of origin, as soon as they sit down.
He's using the Tufts manouver
by Jdoh85 January 4, 2020
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Tufts Mock Trial

The most successful team at Tufts University. The coolest group of kids at Tufts University. Represent Tufts University better than every other member of the Tufts Community.
I wish I was smart enough or cool enough to be on the Tufts Mock Trial team... alas, I'm not, I guess I'll go do mock at harvard or something...
by TU '06 March 1, 2009
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tufts standard

the point of sinking so low that you begin to find short, unattractive men attractive because there is simply no other option. much like a syndrome or a plague, it overwhelms and sickens the female population. side effects include low self esteem, loss of sex drive the inability to look oneself in the mirror after realizing the one that you hooked up with is actually a gnarled hobbit, fatigue, nausea,and dry mouth. Please contact Health Services for help if you believe you are at risk or suffering from this devastating affliction.
Did you see the guy **** hooked up with last night?

I think she may be exhibiting the early symptoms of Tufts standards. I heard it's like Rickets!
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