Student Voices:
Tufts Pre-College
Blog

The Tufts Pre-College blog offers a glimpse into what life is like for high schoolers who join our campus to participate in summer learning programs. During their stays, participants are immersed in campus life and have a chance to see what it’s like to be a Tufts student. 

    Out of the Woods: Dr. Jennifer Lillis on Belonging, Self-Advocacy, and Creating a Smoother On-Ramp to College for Neurodivergent Students

    Out of the Woods: Dr. Jennifer Lillis on Belonging, Self-Advocacy, and Creating a Smoother On-Ramp to College for Neurodivergent Students
    5 min read

    Before Dr. Jennifer Lillis ever taught in a classroom, she taught in the woods.

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    Earn Real College Credit While You’re Still in High School: Tufts Dual Enrollment Courses
    Earn Real College Credit While You’re Still in High School: Tufts Dual Enrollment Courses
    6 min read
    For a lot of high school students, college feels far away. In reality, it’s right around the corner. One semester, students are attending AP...
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    Exploring Machine Learning and AI at Tufts University
    Leadership for Social Change
    Exploring Machine Learning and AI at Tufts University
    1 min read
    My experience with the program is something valuable for me. The course materials are straightforward and engaging by explaining concepts in...
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    How to Choose the Right Pre-College Program: 6 Factors Parents Should Consider
    How to Choose the Right Pre-College Program: 6 Factors Parents Should Consider
    5 min read
    Finding the right pre-college summer program for your teen seems easy. That is, until you begin searching. A quick search for "best summer p...
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    Transforming Curiosity into Passion: Tufts Mini Med School
    Mini Med School
    Transforming Curiosity into Passion: Tufts Mini Med School
    2 min read
    My experience at the Tufts Mini Med School Program was incredible. From the moment I stepped onto the campus, I knew I was embarking on a jo...
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    Learning How to Work Independently in SMFA Studio Art
    SMFA Studio Art
    Learning How to Work Independently in SMFA Studio Art
    2 min read
    When I was first accepted into the Tufts SMFA program, I was worried about the amount of freedom I would suddenly have. I’ve lived in small ...
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    Day In My Life: Lab Science Investigations
    Lab Science Investigations
    Day In My Life: Lab Science Investigations
    3 min read
    "I had never experienced a program that was both cozy and fulfilling, yet full of activity. But now, as a graduate of the LSI Program at Tuf...
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