<p>Been waiting to hear from my 1st choice since December - eargerly checking the "status" page daily - yesterday got to the page - saw on the top "Congratulations"! I was so excited - so I paged down to see which part of the college I got accepted into - my heart sank. I was accepted into their College University - which is basically night school for working people.</p>
<p>Thought that was bad enough - get an email today. Again Congratulations from Rutgers!! Tells me congratulations on being accepted and to check the status page for additional information. There is also a link - click the link and it goes through a great display of a certificate of acceptance to Rutgers - wow, if I had actually been accepted this would have been great!</p>
<p>I wanted to go there so bad, and didn't really think it was a reach. Now I'd really like to tell them how cruel it is to get this misleading information. It's more crushing than a straight 'rejected' sorry! From the highest high to the lowest low in 5 seconds. If I would have gotten the email before I checked the status page - I wouldn't have gone to the status page because I only applied to the School of Business and the School of Arts & Sciences - so I would have thought I got admitted there . . . .I would have been dancing for joy!! Now . . . . totally different story.</p>
<p>I know Rutgers is a "safety" school for a lot of NJ students (especially since I applied to the Camden campus, not even the main), I'm sure alot of the people that were accepted won't actually attend. (I'm out of state) Do they ever re-consider applications?</p>
<p>"University College-Camden offers non-traditional students a unique opportunity to utilize the resources of one of the nation's leading research universities while maintaining their busy lifestyles. </p>
<p>University College-Camden provides alternatives for working professionals interested in enhancing their skills and opportunities and for individuals who are returning to the workforce or are interested in changing careers. Students have the flexibility to schedule their courses in the day or evening--during the times that best accommodate their personal and working lives. "</p>
<p>Not a night school - but not a traditional college experience. Plus, to attend I would have to move because it's not something that I could commute to.</p>
<p>If University College-Camden is meant for non-traditional students and you are a traditional student, meaning you are a high school senior applying to college and not planning on working a full time job while going to college, this doesn't sound right to me. I'm not up on this school, though I grew up in that area. I live in another state. I would double check or have your guidance counselor double check if there is not a mistake. It sounds like this program is not aimed at high school senior applicants, based on what you quoted above. I read about the program and it is aimed at part time adult students who are juggling jobs and family. </p>
<p>IF you truly ARE a non-traditional student, then this program is aimed at your needs.</p>
<p>I am a traditional student - hs senior, applied for 1) School of Business and 2) Arts and Sciences. Never applied to the University College - didn't even consider it or know what it was until the Status page.</p>
<p>I just find their "CONGRATULATIONS" to be cruel considering they didn't accept me to what I applied to and for some unknown reason think I would want to attend a "non-traditional" situation. </p>
<p>Really, I would love to call somebody and tell them how cruel this whole situation is. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if I didn't check the status page BEFORE I got the email. I never would have checked in the first place because I only applied to two and either one would have been great. I would have been cheering with my GC and then looked like a total idiot.</p>
<p>First, I would NOT contact them to tell them how "cruel" they were. The "congratulations" would make sense from a college's end if they indeed accepted you into one of their programs, even if not the program you wanted. That happens at many schools. That is NOT where the fault or problem lies here in my opinion. </p>
<p>What I am saying is that it seems very odd that a HS senior would be accepted into a program for non-traditional students that is meant for adult learners who often attend school part time due to jobs and family. Now, I am unfamiliar with University College and I DO NOT know if they offer this option to students whom they cannot accept into their other programs. IF that IS the case, then they are offering you this program for now and maybe you could transfer into another program after a year. However, my gut reaction is that this program is NOT meant for traditional students who are applying right out of HS. THEREFORE, due to THAT possibility, there COULD be a mistake as you did not apply for a non-traditional student program. For THAT reason, I would call or ask your GC to call and ask if there is a mistake as you are a traditional full time entering college freshmen. Ask if this was simply offered as you didn't make it into the other programs OR if there was some mistake with your application since you applied to other programs and are a traditional student. Try to get that information. Do not address any of the other complaints you have. They do not appear valid to me and will NOT help your case. The question I raised is a legitimate question for you or your GC to ask of the admissions office.</p>
<p>I agree with soozievt that this is most likely an error.</p>
<p>From the website:
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* University College is for adult students who have graduated from high school two or more years before entering Rutgers University or for students who want only part-time or nonmatriculating study.
<p>Since you fit none of those criteria, it's probably a mix-up. Either they put your application in the wrong file, or they sent you the wrong letter.</p>
<p>Errors happen. Before you say something you'll regret, just find out if it was a mix-up.</p>
<p>NJ really doesn't seem to have its act together. I previously posted about my nephew's thin envelope from his first choice, ED school, TCNJ. He opened it to find a rejection. Upon closer reading, he was rejected for a job in the ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT! (as a hs senior). He has since been accepted ED.</p>
<p>Why did you apply to the Camden campus? Does the Camden campus offer a traditional program? I wonder if Camden is ONLY for non-traditional students.</p>
<p>Like you said Rutgers-Camden is not the main campus, you appllied to a campus with only 3,600 students. No wonder the letter sounded weird. The main campus is called Rutgers, The State College of New Jersey - New Brunswick/Piscataway and that letter might sound more non night-schoolish. You can't expect anything too much from a sub campus. Same thing around where I live, There is the prestigious UVA, and then there is UVA-wise which sucks. Plus Rutgers-Camden is a commuter campus with only 380 first time degree seeking freshmen. Why didn't you try at the main campus? Its more social, better atmosphere, better...lot's of things. It's not too hard to get into either. Sorry but I'm a little biased since my brother goes there...</p>
<p>I contacted the Admissions Counselor there and have a clearer idea on the situation. Although there's nothing about it on their web page - I was admitted into their Academic Transition Program that is run through the University College. So basically, I'll have all the advantages of being a Rutgers Camden student (same classes, boarding, etc.) but not have to take the required minimum courses and I'll have an advisor to assist with selection etc. After I have 24 credits with a 3.0 gpa I can transfer either into the Arts & Sciences or the Business School. </p>
<p>Why Camden - because it is a smaller campus. I couldn't see myself attending the main campus because of the size. Also, when I visited Camden (although the area around it is not good) the school itself was what I was looking for. Had the advantages of being close to Philly, the riverfront, the Tweeter Center, etc. and the campus was not spread out.</p>
<p>Haven't made a decision yet, as I've been accepted into the regular programs at other colleges. So I'm still trying to decide . . . .</p>
<p>Thanks for letting us know. While it may not be exactly the response you wanted, it's not as bad as you thought. Congratulations on your acceptances - it's great to have choices! (Come back and let us know where you finally decide to go!)</p>