Hey guys. On the 26th, I received the devastating news that I was rejected by SAS and Bloustein for the spring semester, despite meeting all of bloustein’s requirements. I’m feeling defeated to the say the least. Rutgers is my dream school and my fall ‘17 semester was the worst of my life, causing my spring 2018 admission to be rescinded. I’ve grown much since then and my circumstances have become worse. I am taking challenging 200 levels at my CC full time and I’m working over 40 hours a week (due to family issues) but my grades are higher than they’ve ever been. I am on track to finish the semester with straight A’s, if not 3 A’s and one B. I don’t know anything anymore. I want to appeal my rejection because I’ve shown growth since last fall, but I’m honestly tired of being rejected and failing in life. I have applied for fall ‘17 and was rejected, applied for spring 2018 and was admitted but then had my admission rescinded, I was rejected for fall ‘18 and had that reconsideration denied, and now I’ve been rejected for spring 2019. I’m not really one to get emotional about anything, but just writing this down has me crying. I feel like a joke to admissions and I don’t know if I should try again. I really want to because I have 66 credits and no more upper levels to take at my CC and Rutgers is the only viable option for me at this point.
In short, I was rejected for spring 2019 but am extremely likely to end the semester with straight A’s. Should I appeal when my grades come out?
awh ): 1) im really really sorry that youve been through so much
2) yes you should do something about this because youre working SO hard and getting amazing grades
3) if rutgers isnt working out maybe try another uni here where its easier to transfer??
4) I hope everything works out tho at the end for you ilyyyyy dont give up! : )
You should definitely appeal the decision. If Rutgers is your dream school you shouldn’t give up. Keep killing it with your grades and you will get in.
But I also think If there is another school you are interested in you apply there as well. You also shouldn’t hold your life and education back.
I know how you feel though, I have had a tough go of things and after not making it in for Fall ‘18 I’ve been on the edge of my seat waiting to hear back.
Keep us updated on what you end up doing. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. Just don’t give up on your dreams, you will get there.
I agree with the other posters. Never give up! However, always have a plan B. Even though Rutgers is my first choice, I just visited and applied to 3 campuses yesterday. Rutgers, Seton Hall, and Monmouth U. All great universities and I could see myself happy at any one of them. Monmouth U is a beautiful campus with magnificent mansions built in the early 1900’s and the setting for the movie “Annie.” I suggest you visit them if you can. Seton Hall and Monmouth U offered application fee waivers as a result of my visit with barely any questions asked. So at least I know I have options if I don’t get into Rutgers. I hope your reconsideration is approved!
Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. You’re very kind and optimistic given the fall ‘18 rejection. I just know good things will happen for you.
I will absolutely keep you guys updated. I honestly doubt that things are going to change for me this time but I guess I’ll try again. Thank you for being so nice to me during this less than ideal time in my life
Thank you for the words of encouragement! I did apply to SHU and I got in, but I absolutely cannot afford it. Monmouth is very pretty and all that, but I can’t afford it either. They don’t offer what I want to study as well.
Thank you for your kindness. I hope you get into Rutgers!!!
Fall down seven times, stand up eight. You’re work effort is commendable. I am confident you will succeed in life regardless of whether you own a Rutgers piece of paper.
You’re welcome and thank you! Someone who used to go to SHU told me they will match Rutgers’ cost of tuition if you tell them you can’t afford their fees. And of course flatter them and let them know that you want to go to their school.
Having a dream school isn’t always a great idea. There are many other schools besides Rutgers where you can get a good education and teach your career goals. If you were my kid, I’d honestly say you need to move on and look at other schools. You will look back someday and realize that focusing so hard on one school was not the best idea.
Thank you very much for your words. I often just look at my failures as failures. I do always try again, but I honestly don’t really realize that it’s what I’m doing. Again, thank you very much. It’s often hard to just look at college as just being a piece of paper, but I guess that’s what it is sometimes.
Wow, I did not know that they match it. SHU doesn’t have the exact program that I want and I personally don’t really like the school as much, but we will see.
Yeah I get what you mean. With that being said, I’ve taken classes there and I’m very involved with the school. I just know that it’s really the place for me, if that makes any sense. It’s also the most viable option for me at the moment, besides for community college which I’m currently at anyway. It’s just really hard right now because I was in at one point and now I’m not and it’s rapidly eating away at me that I will probably never go there and that admissions will probably not give me a chance.
Update: ended up getting exempt from taking a final in one of my classes since I’ve been doing pretty well. One A has been cemented so far. I know this seems minor, but I am honestly losing hope about them reversing their decision since they almost never do and this good news that I got from my prof is pushing me to end all of my other classes with a bang
I know it’s an uphill battle, but I still think it’s worth it if you end up with all As. You never know what could happen. You just have to keep killing it!
Of course! I’m glad I can help even if it is a little bit.
Forgive me if I have already told you. But, i left school with a 2.0 after 3 semesters, went back part time to cc and left with a 2.1. I took an actual break to work on myself and after my health got better I got into a 4 year school (that I am happy to be leaving for a better school where I can study what I want)
My road has been a little unconventional, but I think it’s a testament to how hard work and not giving up on yourself can get you there!
Honestly, you are such an inspiration. I just know that you’re going to rock at Rutgers and life in general. I’m honestly so happy for you!! So many people would give up and no longer bother, but you’ve persevered and you make others, myself included, not want to give up. Rutgers is going to be the start of a new adventure for you and you’re seriously going to blow it out of the water!!
Like I keep saying, please keep us updated! I will make sure to check back and keep an eye out for your acceptance. It will come soon, if not from a reconsideration then for Fall ‘19. I am sure of it!
Update: I am very upset about this, but I think that I’m going to end up with one B. I know this is not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things, but having those straight A’s is what would have actually impressed them.