<p>Think it is about time we create an organized thread for us. =] Post your results etc!</p>
<p>TCNJ Biology! </p>
<p>Just sent in my deposit, and plan on going down to give them the consent of merit aid (5k/yr!) form and to pick up a hoodie. I would imagine admissions are going to be pretty competitive this year, due to the economy. So good luck to everybody!</p>
<p>For people who might use this topic as a research tool in the future (like I have done), please provide basics stats (test scores, gpa, rank, etc), major, and any merit money. </p>
<p>Me:
SAT: 1380/1600
GPA: 3.77/4 W
Rank: Top 15%
School Type: Competitive Public
ECs: Few but with dedication
Community Service: None of significance
Work: 40+ hrs/week
Major: Biology
Merit Aid: 5k/yr</p>
<p>SAT-1380
GPA- 4.04(weighted)
Rank-21 of 340
School Type- Competitive public
ECs-marching band<em>, NHS</em>, Tri-M<em>, Latin Club</em>, Student Dance Association<em>, Math and Science Leagues, woodwind quintet</em> (*indicates officer or captain)
Community Service- Teach kindergarten CCD
Work- 16ish hrs/week
Major- History Teacher Preparation
Merit- 5k/yr</p>
<p>I’m really excited for Accepted Students Day, but I don’t want to rush it either. I want to the rest enjoy my senior year as much as possible. TCNJ is going to be really fun, but also tough on a lot of us freshmen.</p>
<p>SAT-1370
GPA- 4.25(weighted), 3.94 (unweighted)
Rank- Top 10% (that’s the most my school will tell me)
School Type- Public
ECs-DECA (president), 4year varsity softball starter (2 year captain), 1 year indoor track, NHS, World Language Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Key Club, Amnesty International
Community Service- buncha things here and there
Work- 20 hours a week
Major- Marketing
Merit- 6.5k/year</p>
<p>I didn’t realize this forum existed so I just made an account to say hello. I’m a freshman at TCNJ this year and I’d like to say congrats to all the new students. If anyone has any questions just post on this thread and I’ll be glad to answer. Also, since the first semester is over, I’d like to give some advice that I learned. Heres the first: If you have the opportunity to go to a party, take it (this was my code this semester and it treated me well - I finished with a 3.7 and a ton of great stories) and also, make as many friends as you can during freshman week. Good luck and I hope to hear back soon.</p>
<p>haha sounds like a good plan. what’s your major? i’ve been trying to find out about how difficult people with a business major found their first semester to mentally prepare myself for how hard i might have to work</p>
<p>how are the parties? and do you have any opinions on the greek life? specifically delta sigma pi, since i’m going to be a business major and just wondering if it’s something i should think about. thanks!</p>
<p>hey! how are the clubs and organizations on campus? how’s the dining hall food? what is ewing like? and hows the diversity on campus? thank you for taking the time to answer our questions :D</p>
<p>My son just finished his first semester as a Freshman at TCNJ lives in Cromwell, and is an Education Major. He loves it there. Everything is close, lots of clubs, nice kids, strong academic programs, lots to do. He likes the food though not much in the way of fish which he prefers to meat but I suspect that is true everywhere. Other than that, he likes the food choices.</p>
<p>Ewing is your basic NJ suburb. TCNJ is not a school with a fun town nearby. You have to make due with what is on campus. You can take trips but they are trips, not like a Penn State where the school is jumping and a town is attached. TCNJ is more laid-back, for better or worse. My son feels it is for the better, he likes the size, programs etc.</p>
<p>My first semester was awesome (I know, not very articulate but that pretty much describes it). Course difficulty depends largely on the professor. I strongly encourage you to read all course syllabi. They will tell you everything the professor expects as well as the areas you will be graded in. Some professors prefer to grade mostly on assignments and classwork; however, the majority base grades off of test and quizzes. To be completely honest, I can’t tell you much about how difficult they might be since it is very much subjective. </p>
<p>@tcnj2015</p>
<p>I’m a math major; however, I have a friend for my floor who is a business major so I will try to answer. From what I gather most first semester business courses are fairly balanced. They challenge you without being too overwhelming. My advice is to not stress too much over your courseload and enjoy your first semester. In order to do this, minimize stress by doing assignments as early as possible and know that studying 30 minutes a day for a week will be better than an all nighter when preparing for a test. By partitioning work and not trying to do everything at once, you will find a balance that will allow you to enjoy your experience. </p>
<p>As far as the party scene, you will probably find most parties on tuesday and friday nights. There are also smaller ones on thursdays and saturdays. Most parties are thrown by frats and sports houses. These houses are all off campus however many are within walking distance. In my opinion greek life can be a great experience. Many people say that pledging improved their grades and their social skills. However, it is up to you to decide whether greek life will allow you to maintain your priorities. From what I have seen, TCNJs frats are very responsible and I have not heard and negativity often associated with frats from other schools. Lastly, sig pi is a great frat (I’ve been there numerous times) and the brothers are great guys. </p>
<p>@plaintainchips</p>
<p>TCNJ has great clubs for pretty much anything you might be interested in. Within the first month of the first semester there will be a day where you can meet members of various clubs and organizations and get information or sign up. There are also clubs sports which are extremely popular and well worth the time (they migh help keep away the notorious freshman fifteen). The food at Eick (dining hall) is above average compared to most schools and the selection is good. Ewing is a very quite suburban town and is very safe. One drawback is that it is mostly residential and there are not any nearby resturants or stores (with the exception of a 7-11 and a pharmacy). </p>
<p>I hope this helps. If anyone else has any questions just ask and I’ll try to answer as quickly as possible. Have a happy New Year!</p>
<p>hi future tcnj-ers! i’m currently a freshman here at tcnj and i’d be happy to give you all another perspective about our school. i’m currently a journalism major, but i am thinking of switching that. i joined a few clubs (although i admit i didn’t get overly involved) and played a club sport this semester, and let me just say there is pretty much a club or group for EVERYTHING here. the dining hall food is pretty good for campus food, although i admit i did get a little sick of it by the end of the first semester. ewing is boring and there isn’t really anywhere to go within walking distance. there is a school bus that comes to campus friday night and saturday afternoons (and either tuesday or wednesday- i can’t remember which) and it takes you to the nearby shopping centers and movie theater and to Princeton. tcnj is more diverse than my high school was (i live in bergen county).
if there’s anything else, i would be more than happy to answer!</p>
<p>Hey everybody, I just found this thread and I figured I would post something! I’m so excited for TCNJ is anyone making a facebook group? I’m a Special Education major with a concentration in either math or math/science/technology, I haven’t decided yet and then I’m minoring in theater. Is everybody so excited?!</p>
<p>Just saying that I’m only “excited” for TCNJ is understatement. I’m majoring in Political Science! And I really cannot wait until an official Facebook group is created.</p>
<p>I feel like I’m in the same boat as you. RD to Chemistry, 1340/2000 3.74 uw GPA, but a fair amount of E.C.s. My SATs are just my main downfall. I just want to fastforward through February!</p>