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INFORMATION FOR RECRUITS
So, you're interested in continuing your education at Tufts
University and becoming a member of the Women’s swimming and
diving program? Tufts offers a unique opportunity for students
seeking to combine a nationally respected academic curriculum with
a strong intercollegiate swimming and diving program. Tufts
attracts highly motivated student-athletes who are seeking the
combination of an attractive New England campus and the excitement
and advantages of the Boston area. You probably have a
numerous questions, so make sure you check out all the links on
this page.
In her 30th season as coach of the Tufts Universitty women’s swimming and diving program, Nancy Bigelow guides one of the top teams in New England. The Jumbos are members of the highly competitive New England Small College Athletic Coference (NESCAC) and anually qualify swimmers and divers for the NCAA championship meet. To start, you should fill out the recruit questionnaire (http://www.gotuftsjumbos.com/sports/wswimdive/recruitForm). Your information will be entered into our database and a coach will be in contact with you.
You can get to know Tufts (http://www.tufts.edu/home/get_to_know_tufts/), learn about the Undergraduate student life (http://admissions.tufts.edu/?pid=138&c=115), view the course offerings (http://www.tufts.edu/home/academics_undergraduate/), and explore what Tufts Athletics (http://www.gotuftsjumbos.com/landing/index) has to offer.
If you need information about visiting Tufts, which will allow you to get a closer look, please visit our Admission site (http://admissions.tufts.edu/). If visit during the winter season, check out the women’s swim and dive schedule (http://www.gotuftsjumbos.com/sports/wswimdive/2010-11/schedule) and see if you can attend a home meet. Please let Nancy Bigelow (http://www.gotuftsjumbos.com/sports/wswimdive/coaches) know you are coming! If you are unable to make a trip to visit campus, look for a Tufts Rep in your area (https://webcenter.studentservices.tufts.edu/admissions/travel/) or take a virtual tour (http://vtour.admissions.tufts.edu/).
If you are ready, and have made your decision to apply to Tufts, check out the First Year Application Processs (http://admissions.tufts.edu/?pid=184&c=104). This site has all the information you need to know about applying including requirements, forms, and deadlines.
If you'd like more information on cost and financial aid (http://uss.tufts.edu/finaid/), visit the Undergraduate Financial Aid website. Although athletic scholarships are not available at Tufts, a large percentage of our students receive some sort of financial aid based on need.
Thank you for your interest in Tufts Unviersity!
