I haven’t looked at MSU or Stockton with great detail yet, do you think I’d stand a chance?
It is important to note that, like I have said, Rutgers’ biggest feeder in NJ is most likely my high school. For reference, attached is the scattergram of all applicants to Rutgers Newark from my high school in the last 3 years. Note that athletics does not play a role in this data - we haven’t had a D1 athlete at our school, save for bowling which Rutgers does not have, in many years.
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I would much prefer not being somewhere like Mississippi State, as from my research the rigor is not where I want it to be. Obviously, beggars can’t be choosers, but a huge issue for me with my ADHD was the lack of difficulty in my classes leading to a lack of focus(I’d just coast along and not do assgs.)
I would lose Babson and Syracuse but if you have slots, then ok. Take a look at Millersville. It might be a win. Has a college of business. Close to home.
In college and the work world you will also have issues like high school. Hopefully you’ve been able to get help for them.
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I think I’ll def lose Babson - not even sure if I can convince my parents to go FP for that. Syracuse I’d very much like to keep. Is there anything outside of interest and ED I can do to help that even a little?
Hope and pray. Demonstrate interest. And apply ED.
You need to look at lesser competitive schools which I keep posting. And not more competitive.
Any four year university is going to have rigor in spades- you will just need to look for it.
There will be “easy” classes where everyone knows the professor waters down the material, and more challenging classes where you’ll be drinking from a fire hose. Your program may require 12 courses in your major- you can take 15. Your program may not require an honors thesis or a major research project- but you can collaborate with a professor and do one on your own as an independent study. You can take graduate level courses starting in junior year once you’ve taken the pre-requisites.
I wouldn’t worry about rigor. It’s going to be there IF you look for it. There are zero professors in the US who wouldn’t LOVE to have an ambitious student show up at office hours and ask “is there any reading you can recommend to do a deep dive on the issue you talked about during class today?”
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Will do. I’m restructuring my list based on the advice given now.
Thanks for the answer! I agree with you on that point. I guess It ties back to my discomfort with a large party school. The stereotypical demographic for my GPA is people who don’t care about their work and are just doing whatever, but I guess I’m trying to differentiate myself from imagined threats there.
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Is the 3.1 listed on your transcript ? I think you said it would but I’ve been answering lots of different threads today and want to make sure 
How many Honors (or AP, DE…) classes have you taken? Just count them, 9-12th grade.
If you have 16-20 and they list 3.1wGPA, I’d keep the DUS/summer session (dont check Fall at all) and keep your fingers crossed because they use these 2 numbers. If you have 15 or fewer or the weighted GPA isn’t clear then apply straight to Altoona. The normal minimum wGPA for UP is 3.55 so even with 3.1 and summer and DUS it’s unlikely but you can hope. Odds are you’ll get Altoona (check the honors option for Altoona and have your GC send a letter or include the explanation with the transcript).
Your local CC sounds like a good option too. You can always take 17 credits if you worry it’ll be too easy 
Would it be a better option than Rutgers Newark?
Sounds like your Commonapp is done, except for some supplements.
Remove Babson and Bentley, George Mason, Stevens, Syracuse, SUNY Albany, TCNJ.
Drexel ED if you really like it and want to see “what if” otherwise remove it.
That leaves 12 spots: Millersville, Bloomsburg, Susquehanna, UScranton, St Joe’s (Philly), Drew, RIT (use the college names provided above), 2 from Montclair State, Stockton, Rowan, Rutgers Newark; Baruch.
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Yes, the 3.1 is listed on my transcript. I will still def try for PSU DUS/Summer, I think that it would be my best shot
Rutgers NW would be better than CC, if only because it’d mean I could tell my parents I go to college, YKWIM?
What do you mean by 2 from Montclair?
There are going to be majors and career paths where the “I came to party” kids cluster-- and then everything else. If the climate, geography, distance from home doesn’t work for you- then take it off the list. But a perceived “party school”? Heck, there’d be nobody in college if everyone avoided a “party school”…
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Yeah, you’re right. I’m going to research it a bit more and see whether I’d like the experience.
Please add a couple in state options like Montclair and especially Rowan. They very well could be your best admit. The business school is solid at Rowan, my CEO graduated from it. If you end up at cc for a year just be assured that NJ has a great cc system with very clear transfer tracks. Susquehanna has a good business program as well. You want some options to choose from not a bunch of no’s. I truly hope the ED at Drexel works out. You may do very well with the trimester classes that move quickly. Good luck!
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Thanks for the reply. Rowan is def going on the list, as is Montclair. Susquehanna, I’ll have to do some more research on.
2 from (the following 4 instate universities where you have a shot): Montclair, Stockton, Rowan, Rutgers Newark.
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ohh alright, thank you! For business/finance, what would you recommend. RU Newark is one for sure, but of the other 3, which would you say has the strongest program?
William Paterson and Ramapo also have b schools where the student would get in. Both are NJ publics.
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Rowan (good with anything quantitative) but it’s a reach for you.
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Is rowan really that much of a reach? it’s that bad?
Rowan has agreements with Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester where you can live in the Rowan dorms and ride a shuttle to the RCSJ campus for your classes until you’re able to fully transition to the university. That could be a good option for you to consider if other schools don’t pan out.
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