I am a senior applying to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. My GPA is 3.0 and 1 honors class…no AP. My SAT math is 550, CR is 510, Writing is 520. I am not taking ACT or SAT 2’s.
Had to help out at my family’s business when we went through rough times…was more focused on that then school at the time. The Family business is now successful and I have no problem affording Rutgers.
I think it will be tough with your grades and SAT scores. Why not consider Rutgers Newark and then transfer?
I mentioned a lot of my struggles in my essay and it was a really great essay. I hope i get in.
I am in the same position as you man but I took about 11 Honors classes and 1 AP class. I have a 3.1 GPA and SAT similar to yours. There’s a shot but will be a reach like me. Also I don’t know if you live in NJ like me but that could be an advantage as well. If your essay is pretty good then it can definitely help as well.
I live in NJ too…Bergen County
I got into camden but didnt hear back from Newark/New Brunswick. and I applied for business
Lots of transfers between Newark/Camden to New Brunswick happen. So if you don’t get in, you can plan on the transfer route (as long as you do well grades-wise)