<p>Trying to get into SAS at New Brunswick to possibly major in History<br>
GPA - 2.9 Due to an accident in 10th grade that left me losing my memory but I have been getting straight A's for my senior year
SAT - 610 Reading, 570 Math, 580 Writing (1760/2400)</p>
<p>Work Information
1. Worked in 2 restaurants for 4 years (currently still in one) and I have held all floor positions and kitchen positions since
2. Worked as a research assistant during the summer of Junior year </p>
<p>Clubs/Sports
1. Leader of Tech Club (2 years) and 2D Design Club (1 year not mentioned in application though not enough space)
2. History Club (2 years)
3. School run Science DNA project (1 year)
4. Martial Arts (4 years)
5. Varsity Swimming (1 year)</p>
<p>Community Service
1. Distributed food in South East Asia during summer of Junior year was two weeks long
2. Worked in food pantry (1 year)</p>
<p>School
1. 2 AP Classes </p>
<p>I have a fairly strong essay I applied Early Action but I have not head back yet (really hope I get in despite my GPA)
Thanks for taking your time to read this!</p>
<p>I think it’s harder to chance people with GPA less than 3.0. Maybe, maybe not. If you don’t get in, go to a community college for freshman year, do well, and transfer into Rutgers. At least you’ll save some $$ the first year.</p>
<p>Your GPA is a little low but your SAT score is OK. I think you might have a chance but it all depends on the applicant pool.</p>
<p>I agree with rualum on almost everything he/she comments on here but I have to disagree this time. I never tell people to go to a community college first. Look at the drop out rate for these schools, it is very high for a reason. Bergen community college has a graduation rate of 17%. The atmosphere at these community colleges is very discouraging for not so motivated students. I would advise that you go to a less competitive college like WPU or Montclair and transfer to Rutgers. I never ever tell people to go to community college unless they cannot get to any 4 year college. I know of many many people who started at Community college and ended up dropping out. Good luck!!</p>
<p>mytwosons I take your point but I would argue that those who drop out are not motivated to begin with and it doesn’t matter where they go to school.</p>
<p>I went to community college before transferring to Rutgers and it was a good way to save money (I didn’t have any at the time). A lot of people who post on these forums don’t have unlimited funds and if you can save a few thousand freshman year I say go for it. Live at home, study hard, get some A’s. I also think that it’s probably easier to get a 4.0 at a community college for the very reason you say not to go: the competition is weaker.</p>