Njms

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>New Jersey Medical School has eight universities that have a 7 year accelerated BA MD program with it. These are Drew, Montclair State University, NJ Institute of Tech, Rugers Univ-Newark, Stevens Inst of Tech, Richard Stockton College of NJ, and The College of NJ. </p>

<p>Robert Wood Johnson, also a medical college in New Jersey, has a 7year program with Rutgers-Newark.</p>

<p>I wanted to know if any of you have interviewed or applied to or know anything much as to what the best campuses are for undergrad. I know that RWJ is considered a pretty good medical school and Rutgers overall is considered pretty decent. But what about campuses such as Montclair State, Drew, and Richard Stockton College of NJ? I assume the lesser known ones are easier to get into but the campuses probably aren't as great. Also, should you apply to just one of them, or a bunch. From personal experience I know for the Albany Medical College ones you can apply to each of the three schools that feed into it. Does it work similarly for NJMS? Thanks.</p>

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<p>The undergrad feeder schools vary a good deal, in size and location. Most are state schools and you will be in the top of the class academically and probably receive some good merit $. Many of the NJ schools are suitcase schools, with lots of kids going home on weekends (although all the colleges downplay this). Since I still have a kid in HS, I can tell you I see many of the NJ college kids still coming to HS games & events, even on weeknights. It's easy to pop home since no college is very far away. That's not necessarily a bad thing, esp when you want to see doctors or even friends. Most parents like to see their college kids. </p>

<p>I think the RU program is only at the Newark campus. The campus is next to NJIT. So both schools are situated in downtown Newark - not your lovely undergrad campus experience but they just opened the new sports/concert center down there. Montlclair isn't known for its academics and used to be a commuters nightmare due to terrible parking problems but Montclair has upgraded a bit. THere's a train stop there now, which helps. The classes I've taken there were easier than my HS classes but I got offered a job from one of my night profs so the connections can be helpful. Stevens is in Hoboken, right across the river so just a short path ride into NYC. VERY SMALL campus - I think about 50 acres. I assume most of the fun involves the city. Engineering is big there. Not sure about the sciences... At the other extreme, you have Stockton, which some describe as a state park setting as you drive into the secluded campus. Stockton has a good reputation for environmental sciences. I believe that's where they hold the Gov School for Env Sci.</p>

<p>Drew is a SMALL private school in a suburban town. You can take the train into NYC when you want some excitement. My son spent 4 weeks there for Gov School. He didn't think there was much to do - but it was summer so that's not a fair assessment. There are some other small colleges nearby. My kids have friends who attend Drew and love it. I think BU also feeds NJDMJ (most people don't know about the program). That may appeal to you if you're interested in a larger private school or a city environment. BU also has merit $. BU also has its own combined med program but that's a different program.</p>

<p>I think there's also a program at RU NB where you can apply to the combined program after your 1st or 2nd yr as undergrad - so they look at your college work/GPA but I'm not sure of the details.</p>

<p>You should look in the Multiple Degree Program/Pre-med and Medical School Forums for more info.</p>

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<p>Thanks for taking the time to reply jerzgrlmom. I appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Hi Ivybound,</p>

<p>My S is at College of NJ in the 7 year BS/MD program.</p>

<p>CoNJ feeds into UMDNJ Newark. Last year they accepted about 42 kids through CoNJ and fewer (I think around 20) through Rutgers.</p>

<p>College of NJ used to be a "suitcase school" before....but no longer. This year, they have accepted more OOS students than previous years and with total number of applicants going up next year, this trend will continue. My S mentions to me that the dorms do not empty out even on long weekends. It' a beautiful campus with superb facilities. Research equipment at CoNJ is top rate! If you get accepted in the 7 year BS/MD track, you will get full tuition scholarship. You have to maintain a 3.5 GPA. If you go on their website, you will notice that they are quoted as one of the best State funded Colleges, most liked etc. The buildings are spanking new and the dorms are roomy. The student center and the College offers multitude of activities and loads of clubs. How involved you can get is really up to you.</p>

<p>Most of the kids who matriculated into BS/MD program had multiple acceptaces............some kids who chose CoNJ over Ivy. So, don't expect that it's going to be an easy ride. Expect competition.</p>

<p>Rutgers is a much more spread out campus and with higher numbers of student population. There are shuttles that run between CoNJ and Rutgers and the local Princeton shopping areas as well as the train station.
Also, bus # 601 stops at the Student Center (Packer Hall). You can catch this bus to Trenton station and ride the train to Penn Station, NY or Philly if you want to get away.</p>

<p>It depends entirely on what kind of setting you are looking for but I would advice you to visit the campus to see if it's what you might like.</p>

<p>If you live in NJ, you will of course, have the choice of coming home to spend at least a part of the long weekend home. Often, we visit my S as well and take him out for lunch and shopping, drop him back in the dorms.</p>

<p>UMDNJ at Newark has just got the Prudential "Rock" a concert/game hall which is now the new home of NJ Devils. The Rock is expected to transform Newark within next 2-3 years. With rock concerts, games, and symphony etc, more people will start flocking Newark, thereby increasing the influx of good resturants, and create jobs for the local residents. So, expect Newark to change rapidly. Corey Booker, is a young and energetic, new Mayor of Newark is making dynamic, positive changes there. I expect this area to be revitalized within next 2-3 years.</p>

<p>PM me if you have any specific questions. Also, look up archived posts on NJMS.</p>

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<p>thanks for all the advice so far
how is NJIT's campus?</p>

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<p>I haven't been to NJIT itself but a friend who graduated from there mentioned that it's in the same area as UMDNJ.</p>

<p>If you are looking to get into Engineering or Comp Sci for undergrad, Stevens is a better campus.</p>

<p>Besides, you really don't want to be in the same campus for all 7 years, do you?</p>

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<p>Arts and entertainment near UMDNJ</p>

<p>Prudential</a> Center :: Arena Info</p>

<p>In the Fall of 2007, Prudential Center will usher in a new era in sports and entertainment in Newark and the entire Northern New Jersey area. Newark is currently undergoing a major revitalization, converting the city core into a vibrant and energized entertainment district. The Prudential Center, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Newark Symphony, Riverfront Stadium and in 2009, Red Bull Park in Harrison, represent just part of the nearly $2 billion in construction underway.</p>

<p>Prudential Center will be the cornerstone in the revitalization and renaissance of downtown Newark. In addition to the arena, Newark will soon add scores of condominiums, restaurants, themed bars, and mixed retail establishments. Prudential Center will be recognized among the finest arenas in the country and will become New Jersey’s home for hockey, college basketball, indoor soccer, concerts, family shows and special events. A public / private partnership between the City of Newark and DAE, made the $375 million Prudential Center a reality that will change the face of downtown Newark and make it a destination place for sports and live entertainment in that region</p>

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<p>do these programs favor in-state students?</p>

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<p>The number of in-state students accepted in this program does far outweigh the number of OOS students. Nevertheless, they do have some OOS students that I know of.</p>

<p>I am not sure if they have an official cut-off. You might want to call Dr Shevlin at CoNJ to find out.</p>