SEBS Honors or SAS Honors?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rutgers University
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<p>Hey guys, so I was offered admission into both of these programs and I'm really torn on which one to choose. I'm planning on doing pre-med, and am still debating my major (though it will be biology related). Here are a few points for each program:</p>

<p>SAS:
-The opportunity to receive a all-encompassing education due to the varied distribution requirements, and the flexibility that comes with SAS in general. I realize now I'm doing pre-med, but if I change my mind one day, SAS would offer me different options to help choose a different program. Also, I hear the SAS Honors program is directly linked with the Business School? Does that mean I can transfer to the Business School if I decide to do that later and my scholarship (Presidential) will remain intact?</p>

<p>-The SAS Honors Housing is BEAUTIFUL, specifically McCormick. I want to live on Busch and it's perfect for me.</p>

<p>-I'm unsure about the large size of the honors program, and whether or not I'll receive the same personalized attention/research opportunities for my major/interests that I may receive in SEBS.</p>

<p>SEBS:</p>

<p>-I like that it's generally a smaller school/program, and the small community can be a comforting thing. Also I like the aforementioned personalized attention/opportunities mentioned above.</p>

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<li>I'm not a big fan of Cook-Douglass campus, and I realize my housing/most of my classes will be held there (since SAS Honors housing is not offered to SEBS Honors). This is shallow I know, but it's something to keep in mind. </li>
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<p>-There's more variety offered in regards to science majors/minors/elective courses, but it's also limited in anything besides enviornmental/biological sciences (though they do offer the option of Public Health, which is sweet). This is only a big factor if I decide to switch out of pre-med for something different.</p>

<p>-I hear SEBS students can apply as a sophomore to the 7 year med program in UMDNJ. I'm not sure if SAS Honors kids have the same opportunity, but I'm assuming no. </p>

<p>Can any of you guys offer me advice on which program I should choose? Also, if I'm misinformed on any of these points, PLEASE feel free to correct me!</p>

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<p>I don’t know if the SAS scholarship would transfer to RBS. They award scholarships separately so I wouldn’t assume it would transfer. But I would call RBS admissions to confirm that.</p>

<p>You seem undecided about your major. You say it will be biology related but then you say you might want to transfer to RBS. Then I would pick SAS over SEBS.</p>

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<p>Oh no, I received full rides to both schools. Rutgers allows you to apply to 3 different schools within the university, so I picked SAS, SEBS, and SoE.</p>

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<p>I realize that, but once you accept a particular school, you are accepting that scholarship. If you decide to transfer schools at a later date, I am not sure if you would be able to continue the scholarship at the other school. You should ask them.</p>