<p>My son applied around Dec 1 (maybe even a day after the priority date). RU kept saying his school info was never received so his school sent it twice more. He finally got his acceptance packet earlier this week but no mention of $. Today he received a letter saying he was in the honors college and got the Presidential scholarship ($17,000/yr). So check your online status and make sure RU has all your stuff. If not, resend it.</p>
<p>did you get the info about the Honors program and presidential scholarhip in the same mail. My son got accepted to the honors program (which he didn't even apply for, I guess he looks good on paper), but no mention of scholarship.</p>
<p>sueinphilly,
No, his initial RU acceptance packet came and there was no mention of honors college or scholarship. I figured he missed out because his stuff wasn't in by the priority deadline. Then maybe a week? later he received a letter (regular envelope) that said he was being awarded the Presidential Scholarship and he was in the Honors College. I never saw his application so I don't know if he applied separately to the Honors College - somehow I doubt it because he did the entire app in very little time. I got the impression there was nothing to the app compared to his other schools... Now I'm trying to get him to go see the school. He's not too interested in staying in NJ. Guess I encouraged my kids too much to be independent and go experience other people and places.</p>
<p>You don't have to apply separately for the honors college..if you're in the top 10% of your class and get at least a 1350 (I think) on the cr & m parts of the SAT (at least 650 on cr), then you're automatically in.</p>
<p>My son had 790 M, 740 V 720 writing. I have no idea what his gpa is. And he's not in the top 5% of his class. Class rank was around 114 (out of ~550) .This is a magnet school where all 550+ seniors are smart. Maybe Rutgers takes that into consideration. My son has taken every math and science class they school offers (I guess they are AP or "star" classes. The kid doodles calculus. </p>
<p>If your son doesn't need that scholarship, that leaves it open for someone else :-) Rutgers would be perfect for us.</p>
<p>I've talked to more than one parent, including the head of our HS guidance, whose kid balked at Rutgers til they actually did the tour and visit, then it became the #1 choice.
My DD did the Douglass Day, which she loved. She'll do the Accepted Day pretty soon as well.</p>
<p>sueinphilly,
In the past (when RU used the matrix system for scholarships), it was very strict with needing to meet the 5% rank rule. I remember deserving kids in my DD's year who didn't receive ANY level of scholarship $ because their magnet schools didn't rank. Hopefully RU takes the difficulty of your son's school into consideration - supposedly RU looks at more than just the basic stats now. I would call and try to speak with someone in admissions? (or whichever dept gives out the $ - so you can get them to look at his rank in relation to the intensity of the school. Good luck. </p>
<p>I was told there is no limit to the number of scholarships offered - I take that to mean that everyone deserving of one (by their standards) is offered one. It's not the situation where one student takes it away from another (such as in 10 scholarships given out). I believe with the Jefferson Scholarship nomination, his GC asked him first if UVA was on his list (which it was).</p>
<p>Dear All,
I would certainly urge you to at least consider Rutgers, especially wilth that scholarship!
My son is currently enrolled as a freshman, and we never thought he would be attending Rutgers. After his tour he still did not like it. Circumstances dictated his choice of school, however. Once there he found many, many students like him, admitted to very selective colleges, but opting for Rutgers frankly, after seeing how much those other schools would cost for 4 years.</p>
<p>He is there now, and while I will not say he absolutely loves it, he is liking it more and more, thinks the academics are great, and was very excited by RU football this past year. (As were we all) For Christmas he bought us all Rutgers t shirts which we all now wear proudly.</p>
<p>Bomber, I agree RU is a good school. My brother and sister-in-law enjoyed their time there. Most of my son's classmates have already been accepted. He's anxious to try something new (new people, new places) but he's FINALLY talking about the financial advantage - especially now. My DH is having heart surgery tomorrow so it's comforting to know he has a solid option that's financially feasible - since our finances will probably take a dive. My son also likes UNC but they didn't offer him any $.</p>
<p>jerzgrlmom,</p>
<p>The $ thing is something that affects us all. Of course, you must wait and see what happens after all his acceptance letters are in, and financial awards are set, but it really is good to know that you do have a good alternative in your back pocket! I would definetly encourage him to talk to other students in the honors college. I think he will find many bright engaging contemporaries right in his own back yard of New Jersey.</p>
<p>Best wishes for your DH's health.</p>