Rutgers-Newark Chance?

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Hi, I currently attend Bergen Community College. Is Rutgers-Newark easier to get into than Rutgers-NB? I’m applying to both their regular program & university college (non-traditional students).

Stats:
• 2.9 GPA (definitely will go up to a 3+ this semester)
• I run two businesses online
• Social Work Major
• Italian/Spanish/Persian/Irish (I doubt this matters in such a diverse state)

I went to La Salle University for a year, but received no credits. I will have three years at BCC (due to remedial math & high number of pre-reqs). I had my daughter in Oct 2017, but never took a break from school.

I’m a single mom & low-income which has affected my GPA/ECs. I was dealing with a lot of court/child protection issues with my ex in 17-18. I’m not sure if I should mention this? My advisor said he’s seen “much worse” regarding GPA.

I have A’s & B’s in classes related to my majors. My main hurdles were in math & economics. I don’t have any F’s. My backup school is Ramapo College. My EFCs for both are very low, possibly free.

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Newark would be easier than NB to get into. I think you would get into both Newark and Ramapo. My son, straight out of high school, got into Ramapo with about a 2.9. You have a story to tell; I think that will carry weight. Good luck!

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Update: I was accepted into both the standard program & the university college!! Thank you!

Reference: I was also accepted into Ramapo, & applied to Montclair as a safety.

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Congrats and good luck!