How good is New Brunswick Honors?

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<p>My S has been accepted into New Brunswick with an offer of a Presidential Scholarship.</p>

<p>We are OOS and have heard a lot of good things about this program and offer but when I read local New Jersey comments I am concerned.</p>

<p>What is this program really like? What would be a comparable program to the NB Honors College/Program.</p>

<p>He is deciding from a number of good options with good MA awards but likes Rutgers because of all the options he has-and since he is undecided for a major the counseling they say they offer is a plus.</p>

<p>I would very much welcome any input you have-is Rutgers as good as we think it is?</p>

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<p>I’m an in-state Presidential Scholar at Rutgers. Let me say it is definitely a great program. I absolutely love it here. I’m not sure what your financial situation is, but a full ride is always a great option. Saves money, and allows your college fund to go to grad school, or a down payment on a mortgage.</p>

<p>Yes, there are downsides to Rutgers. Not everyone here is the brightest. The administration can mess stuff up (“the RU Screw”). And if you let yourself get carried away partying, you can fall behind in your studies.</p>

<p>That said, Rutgers is really what you make it. There are PLENTY of opportunities here, even ones you wouldn’t expect. I joined the Institute for Domestic and International Affairs, Inc. (IDIA). Essentially, we run Model UN conferences for high schoolers. As a result of my experience, I became friends with lots of upperclassmen… one of whom set me up with his old job at a law office. I’m working here this summer. And next summer, with the same organization, I may go to Nigeria or Croatia to work with students there.</p>

<p>Still, it’s a case-by-case basis. If your son is self-motivated (as a Presidential Scholar, he’s clearly academically so), you should be at peace sending him to Rutgers. He’ll find his niche rather quickly, get into a good group of friends, and expand from there.</p>

<p>Remember… success in life is not all about where you went. It’s about who you know. Maybe you’ll know more millionaires and super-geniuses at MIT or Harvard, but there are lots of smart kids at Rutgers, including kids like me who got into Ivy League schools but turned them down for financial reasons.</p>

<p>Obviously, I’m biased, but I would definitely recommend Rutgers. Let me know what you ultimately decide. Feel free to message me with any Q’s.</p>

<p>(Note: Yes, I’m a new user. I was registered here before, but got banned for using my real name. I recently re-registered.)</p>

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<p>This is geared toward Pharmacy (Rutgers/NEU/URI)… but it may have some helpful tidbits.
[URI</a> vs. Northeastern vs. Rutgers | Pre-Pharmacy | Student Doctor Network](<a href=“URI vs. Northeastern vs. Rutgers | Student Doctor Network”>URI vs. Northeastern vs. Rutgers | Student Doctor Network)</p>

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<p>Interesting-he is trying to decide between Rutgers, NEU and URochester. However, he now is thinking of law school after undergrad so that throws a whole new element into this.</p>

<p>We will be on campus April 8th for the SAS Honors Day program. I think it will help him a great deal but is still so far off that it’s so hard to help him focus. </p>

<p>He is very self-motivated except for this college search! I have never had to get involved with his school-he handles everything himself and that is what he will have to do in college-especially a big one like Rutgers. He can do that I have no doubt-he is pretty easygoing and has learned to go and talk to who he needs to and things like that-I don’t doubt he could handle that.</p>

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<p>I second everything joshgbasp said!</p>

<p>Regarding thinking about colleges, I understand the lack of motivation to think about the final decision. It was a choice I didn’t really want to make, especially not before experiencing more of this unknown college life thing.</p>

<p>One thing that really solidified my decision to come was SWE Night, which was an overnight stay for potential Rutgers female engineering students. I had a lot of fun and got to learn a lot about being a student and the environment that Rutgers provides. If there are any events like that, it would certainly be helpful.</p>

<p>In the end, though, I waited until perhaps a week or two before the enrollment deadline to commit. College seems like a huge huge deal in high school, but if your son is self-motivated and easygoing guy; there is no reason he won’t succeed at any college.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>