'an interesting joke of an exam question' - Tufts Supplement Essays - Why Tufts?

1. Which aspects of Tufts' curriculum or undergraduate experience prompt your application? In short: "Why Tufts?" (50-100 words)

I once read an interesting joke of an exam question "Why?" to which the top mark was awarded to the answer "Because". Tufts is the perfect size between a large university and smaller liberal arts college to provide the best of both worlds. It's far away from Boston to drown out the hectic city life but not too much so to distil the urban atmosphere. It has the ideal balance of arts, academics and athletics for one to excel in all and it provides diversity for an overseas Asian-American like me to feel at home. So, why Tufts? Simply because.

I want to try and incorporate a bit of creativity and almost humor into my application? But I'm slightly scared that "simply because" may be a tad bit redundant due to the reasons aforementioned. Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!

I like the hook, but I think you made a good point that the "Simply because" comes across as redundant because you already gave a few reasons.

Also, this is worded a little awkwardly:


Overall, pretty good though. :)

I think you should add something about how the curriculum in Tufts appeals to you. maybe you could search some professor or research program in Tuft's website. You could also search some information about life and activity of Asian students in Tufts.

i like it its nice to the point brief. it directl sayd something to the point. You shouldnt extend it more