There are so many opportunities to attend speeches or seminars, practically daily. In class you learn what you are required to in your syllabus, and then you also learn about the professor's research and the field. Every professor is required to have a research project, since Rutgers is a research university, so they are all very knowledgeable on their areas of interest.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
There are lots of things to do! Rutgers is a big school - a really big school since it spans 2 both New Brunswick and Piscataway. With 3 different campuses to choose from, there are always activities going on. There are events that RUPA organizes, like Hot Dog Day or Rutgersfest, and then there are events hosted by different clubs or sororities/fraternities. Apart from the events, there are gyms on every campus, a golf course on Busch campus, a frisbee track on the Cook/Douglass campus, and much more. Plus, you can always go into New Brunswick or hop on the train to New York, both within walking distance from the College Ave campus.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I received a scholarship from Rutgers that was granted to me because of a combination of my SAT score and my class ranking/percentile. I also commute from home - about a 40 minute commute - so I only pay a few hundred dollars a year to attend.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you want to apply, apply earlier rather than late. The school has probably over 10,000 applicants each year, and you want yours to be read sooner to ensure your spot. While a lot of people have said that anyone in NJ can get into Rutgers, I know people that have gotten rejected because they had one bad grade on their transcript. And write the essay on the application. I know it's optional, but write it anyway. Make sure to visit the campus and see all 3 campuses, so you can get a feel for the school. Also, talk to multiple advisors, because they may have different advice or one may be more knowledgeable about your concern than another.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
People who do not want to be at a school located in the middle of nowhere, but don't want to be in a big city either. People who are looking to explore a variety of interests and areas of study. People who want to have fun.
There are so many opportunities to attend speeches or seminars, practically daily. In class you learn what you are required to in your syllabus, and then you also learn about the professor's research and the field. Every professor is required to have a research project, since Rutgers is a research university, so they are all very knowledgeable on their areas of interest.
There are lots of things to do! Rutgers is a big school - a really big school since it spans 2 both New Brunswick and Piscataway. With 3 different campuses to choose from, there are always activities going on. There are events that RUPA organizes, like Hot Dog Day or Rutgersfest, and then there are events hosted by different clubs or sororities/fraternities. Apart from the events, there are gyms on every campus, a golf course on Busch campus, a frisbee track on the Cook/Douglass campus, and much more. Plus, you can always go into New Brunswick or hop on the train to New York, both within walking distance from the College Ave campus.
I received a scholarship from Rutgers that was granted to me because of a combination of my SAT score and my class ranking/percentile. I also commute from home - about a 40 minute commute - so I only pay a few hundred dollars a year to attend.
If you want to apply, apply earlier rather than late. The school has probably over 10,000 applicants each year, and you want yours to be read sooner to ensure your spot. While a lot of people have said that anyone in NJ can get into Rutgers, I know people that have gotten rejected because they had one bad grade on their transcript. And write the essay on the application. I know it's optional, but write it anyway. Make sure to visit the campus and see all 3 campuses, so you can get a feel for the school. Also, talk to multiple advisors, because they may have different advice or one may be more knowledgeable about your concern than another.
People who do not want to be at a school located in the middle of nowhere, but don't want to be in a big city either. People who are looking to explore a variety of interests and areas of study. People who want to have fun.