<p>I'm currently torn between Princeton and TCNJ, since I decided I wanted to stay close to home (or else I'd be applying to Harvard or American) and in NJ (tuition is cheaper in-state or else I might consider applying to Fordham or Columbia). I'm fairly iffy on my career goals, but I know I want to concentrate in law and international affairs, specifically Israel and the Middle East (disappointed that there aren't more languages, like israeli but I hear the arabic program is strong?).</p>
<p>I checked out the TCNJ website and found that there was no pre-law major?</p>
<p>As far as I could tell at least. I know TCNJ is a teachers' school and isn't known for having a wonderful department in law (I also realize the "name brand" factor, considering my intended career but I'm hoping it won't affect me much) but I was just wondering if anyone who took a route similar to what I was planning can clarify for me? Personal experiences? Were the courses beneficial to passing the LSAT, etc?</p>
<p>Perfectly aware. But my parents make less than 60,000 dollars a year and my guidance counselor told me that my parents wouldn’t be required to put much in for tuition, and FAFSA is generous to my brothers so I assume it’ll follow the same trend me. </p>
<p>I’m also aware that Columbia and Harvard have similar financial aid programs but I want to stay in-state and close to home. My mom has recurring health problems and even an hour away is fairly far in case of emergency. TCNJ and Princeton are close to each other and are both schools that I really like and fit all my requirements. As of right now, TCNJ is my top choice over Princeton. Hence the question.</p>
<p>Well, I’m a student at tcnj, and my friend is a pre-law student. You must realize that pre-law is not a major at any school, it is just a track of courses that you take with the goal of fulfilling law school requirements. Same goes for pre-med and pre- anything.</p>
<p>My friend is a history major, and I know that law schools care about grades grades grades, thats #1. They don’t care about the school name much (obviously princeton will look good though), it is only a very minor aspect of the application.</p>
<p>You could major in international studies here and go on the pre-law track if you wanted. I know that tcnj is the strongest in the sciences and in teaching, but the humanities are pretty solid. It’s not a bad bet</p>
<p>TCNJ is great for pre-med, the sciences, and teaching, but I doubt its pre-law is that great. If you your parents make less than 60k a year, chances are you’ll get a lot of financial aid, like a lot. So much that TCNJ will probably end up being more expensive than Pton. If this turns out to be the case, I say go for Pton as it’s more well rounded. Also, I don’t think TCNJ’s law school placements are that great, but don’t quote me on that.</p>
<p>old post but I thought I’d re-affirm what you said. I got into Princeton and TCNJ, similar income bracket. I was rejected from TCNJ eof because my “grades were too good” (INFURIATING. POOR DOES NOT EQUAL STUPID!) and given roughly 10 grand a year in merit scholarships. Which means that 13 thousand a year would come from a loan.</p>
<p>Princeton offered me a complete scholarship and even reimburses me for traveling cost.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m still bitter about TCNJ rejecting me for EOF.</p>