<p>Hi tcnj08, and thanks for doing this.</p>
<p>Just a few questions for you: How's the food over all? Are there many selections for vegan students?
Is the lack of a traditional college town ever a problem with regards to finding things to do? What's a typical weekend schedule for a student who stays on campus?</p>
<p>The food is okay. You will grow jaded of it quickly. I'm not sure how it is now in Eickhoff; I haven't been in forever. They have vegan options but I don't think they're too plentiful. Things may have changed, though. There is a vegan club on campus, I think, and they lobby for this sort of change in the school.</p>
<p>Weekends involve doing work in the morning/afternoon, maybe hanging out and watching a sports game or movie. Then at night, it's either a frat party or something for the underclassmen.</p>
<p>You're doing a great job tcnj08! I'm a freshman at TCNJ and I agree with everything you say.. I have more experience with the current Eickoff dinning hall so I'll comment on the food..</p>
<p>Eickoff Hall: All-You-Can-Eat.. Some say the food is bad but personally I love it.. They provide a great variety so there is always something you'll enjoy.. Plus unlike other college's dinning halls, Eickoff does not close in between meals (open from 7am - 8pm) and you can eat there as many times per day as you want which no other school seems to offer.. And Eick has many vegetarian option available all day long</p>
<p>The Stud: You'll really only be going to this place for lunch. TCNJ offers meal equivalency, which is really just $5.15 to spend on lunch at places other than Eickoff between 11:30am and 1:30pm.. The Stud offers personal pizzas, hot sandwiches, panini, burgers, and salad.. I go there almost every other day because it's nice to switch where you eat and have options</p>
<p>The Rat: TCNJ's best kept dining secret.. This place is also located in the Student Center.. Famous for its buffalo chicken wrap (every student has had it and loves it) as well as cheesesteaks, burgers, chicken fingers, jalapeno poppers and mozzarella sticks. The Rat also uses meal equiv.</p>
<p>The Library Cafe: An undercover Starbucks, this place is great for grabbing lunch or getting a coffee to drink while you read (because at TCNJ, you WILL read).. Plus it uses meal equiv.</p>
<p>TW: Pronounced Tee-Dubbs, this place is open from 6pm - midnight.. It's great for grabbing a 2nd dinner when Eick is closed.. TW serves pizza, pasta, ice cream, candy, burgers, cheesesteaks and chicken fingers.. </p>
<p>I am a transfer student to TCNJ and I have experienced what other schools have to offer by way of meal plans and food variety.. TCNJ has by far the best value in terms of a meal plan and offers the best food with a great variety.. It's not home cooking, but no school can offer you that.. Plus it makes going home on breaks just that much more special.. If you like good food and want a nice variety with multiple dining options then come to TCNJ</p>
<p>I see you've been answering others' questions quite well; here's a few more:
So I've applied (in December for REGULAR decision)</p>
<p>[I'm not sure if it's within your ability to answer this one but here goes...] About how long does it take for admissions to contact an applicant in the case of failure or rejection? They've already contacted me for a majoring change since the biology major I selected is allegedly full, but it has been three months and still not a notice.
And my second question is: does TCNJ offer any overseas study programs for undergraduates?</p>
<p>I appreciate any answers.</p>
<p>(They say in life the answers aren't in the back of the book, but since the advent of internet, things have changed a bit...)</p>
<ol>
<li>Not sure.</li>
<li>Study</a> Abroad Programs :: The College of New Jersey</li>
</ol>
<p>Chr1s,</p>
<p>Indeed there was Honors housing as of 2005. I lived on that floor (though not in the honors program), and to be honest it wasn't any different from the other floors. There were no extra rules about study time, etc.</p>
<p>As far as the alcohol-free housing that tcnj08 commented on, I lived on that floor too - it was called Wellness. However, due to lack of interest, Wellness has since been eliminated. If students begin to show interest again, it is possible that the program will be reinstated.</p>
<p>However, take solace in that the library can always provide a quiet work environment for your son to study.</p>
<p>Q-hat,</p>
<p>I remember getting my acceptance letter from TCNJ promptly on April 1, 2005 as promised. My brother applied to TCNJ as an incoming freshman for Fall 2008, but has not heard back yet either. We are expecting a response next week.</p>
<p>In response to international studies, many many students study abroad including myself. Most go for a semester, but I went for a month in the summer. As long as students allot themselves the time and credits to go, there should be no problem. Just keep in mind that it is difficult to transfer in-major courses, so try to save electives and liberal learning courses for studying abroad.</p>
<p>what are the perks for being in the honors program?</p>
<p>Hi and thank you for answering this question.
We are thinking of going on this date but will like to know the following:</p>
<p>a) We have already tour the college before, are we going to be able to ask questions about finance on this date and specifically talk to an individual on an individual basis?</p>
<p>b) Can you get individual attention on this day?</p>
<p>c) What is your opinion on the Business/International Program and Finance?</p>
<p>d) Considering the college for a good deal, but my son has been accepted at Villanova, Lehigh, Seton Hall, Rutgers, Boston College (waiting list) and waiting on Cornell. Got a very attractive offer for Villanova... any comments?
Coming from a private high school (small classes) and very good grades. Is this the right college?</p>
<p>Thank you for your input</p>
<p>I don't go to TCNJ but I was accepted and am seriously considering going there so I would just like to reinforce what was said by tcnj08 above about this school's prestige. I had never heard of it before I began my college search, but the more that I talked to people about it, the better it sounded. I talked to guidance counselors at my school and recieved outside guidance from a company known as College Pursuit:</p>
<p>(The</a> College Pursuit Journal - $19.95 : College Pursuit) </p>
<p>I heard nothing but great things about TCNJ.</p>
<p>Also, if you look on the Princeton Reviews website TCNJ is listed among the 222 best Northeastern Colleges and is ranked 7th for Happiest students and 20th for Most Beautiful Campus.</p>
<p>I am a transfer student for Fall 2008, and though i know you did not transfer here, i was wondering if you could tell me about the social scene? Is it hard to make friends, or is everyone generally friendly? Do you think it would be difficult to meet people and make friends as a transfer student?</p>
<p>gmac525, you graduate with a distinction and that's about it.</p>
<p>Collegemom1990, I'm late with a and b, obviously. I hope you received what you were looking for on that day. </p>
<p>I can't speak specifically about that business program, but I have mentioned that I know a few students who have received jobs with Goldman Sachs, which is quite prestigious and highly desirable. Thus, it seems that it is a respected school to those whose opinions really matter.</p>
<p>As for your college dilemma, is it worth paying the high price? That's up to you to decide. I must say it's quite pleasing to graduate with ZERO debt. I mean, I do not owe a dime. It's such a liberating feeling.</p>
<p>Several students here wanted to go to Lehigh but it was not on my list so I cannot speak about it, save for the fact that the schools seem to attract similar applicants, I would suppose. Boston College is a great school and may be worth the price tag, if your child will only attend undergrad. It is highly respected.</p>
<p>As for Cornell, I think it, along with Brown, are schools for those who couldn't get into better Ivies and are just hanging onto that Ivy distinction. But that's just me and I understand that Ivy schools have much lay prestige. If that appeals to him/her and you, I would pursue it. Is it worth the price tag to me? Well, clearly from the information I gave in my first post, no. If I were solely going to undergrad and not pursuing law school, I would have gone to Princeton over TCNJ. But this is not the case and it all worked out for me quite well.</p>
<p>For someone coming from a small high school, your child will find the same environment here. If he/she wishes to perpetuate this smaller community environment, he/she will do well to choose TCNJ over Nova/Rutgers/Seton Hall.</p>
<p>jellybean1241, are you going to live on campus? You shouldn't have a difficult time making friends. Put yourself out there. There are numerous parties and clubs to meet people at. Everyone here is generally friendly. I am friends with several transfer students and they seem quite content.</p>
<p>tcnj08 it's funny that I go to TCNJ yet I actually have a question for you.. I see in your last post that you are taking the law school path, which is exactly what I want to do after TCNJ.. I know I'm just a freshman Marketing major but I want to steer myself in the right direction, so what advice can you give me with regards to putting myself in the best position to get into a good law school? </p>
<p>Also, I've done just a bit of research on LSATs and saw that the schools I would be looking to go to (villanova, seton hall, rutgers-newark, NY Law, brooklyn and Hofstra) seem to have their mean LSATs in the 153-163 range and I am wondering how difficult it is to achieve a score of about 160 on the LSATs? Thanks a ton</p>
<p>-CM</p>
<p>Do you know anything about the reputation of the art department?</p>
<p>Hey CM26,</p>
<p>The only thing that truly matters for law school admissions are your GPA/LSAT combination. No one cares about your personal statement, your extra cirricular activities. I mean, they'll help you but not to the extent of GPA/LSAT. These "soft factors" matter but I'd rather have the "hard factors" of 4.0/180 than a 3.5/160/curing cancer. Just to get the best grades you can along with an excellent LSAT score.</p>
<p>The LSAT is quite learnable. I think Kaplan hosts a practice diagnostics test every so often on campus for free. Take it to see where you stand. Don't get discouraged if you don't get a 160 the first time around; it's definitely possible to. And when applying to schools, make sure you're around the MEDIAN, not the 25%.</p>
<p>I can't say anything about how hard it is to score a 160 on the LSATs. It's dependant on the person.</p>
<p>Findmepete: sorry, no clue.</p>
<p>tcnj08...I too applied to Culture & Society. I'm torn between Inernational Studies, Criminal Studies & Psychology. How difficult is it to double major? Would I still have time for EC's. How do they determine who will be your roomate. When is the earliest that I will be able to study abroad? How involved are the professors with your classwork. Do you recommend I bring a laptop? I also heard that under circumstances you are allowed to keep a car on campus? Do you know if that is true? I really wanted to take my car to school. Thanks</p>
<p>Thanks so much for starting this thread TCNJ08 (:</p>
<p>On the subject of recognition, I was wondering if you applied to Rutgers, a more well known school? If you didn't, hypothetically, if you had the chance to choose between Rutgers and TCNJ in your senior year, would you reconsider? </p>
<p>Also, what were your reasons for attending TCNJ initially? Was there anything else that drew you to the school other than the money factor? Did these reasons prove to be consistent?</p>
<p>And finally, what's the best thing you found about TCNJ, as well as the worst, hidden from first glance.</p>
<p>Oprah, you can double major if you want. Even triple major. Don't ask me how easy it will be for you; that's a subjective question. You'll still have time for ECs.</p>
<p>Roommate assignment is determined by FSP choice, back in my day. Other than that, seemingly random. That question list they give you doesn't seem to have much relevance.</p>
<p>I linked earlier to the study abroad page. Probably sophmore year.</p>
<p>Professors will be as involved as you want them to be. Good communication.</p>
<p>You can get a laptop if you'd like but I don't think it's necessary. It wasn't for me, although I did have one.</p>
<p>Yes, you can have a car on campus freshman year if you have the need. But let's be honest: Chances are you only want to have it just to have it; you don't really have a need for it. If you did, you wouldn't be asking this question.</p>
<p>ohlollipop: I did apply to Rutgers and chose TCNJ because it was a smaller school. Not having national recognition isn't a huge problem, other than looking to impress others, when your plan is to go to law school. Both degrees are well respected enough. I'm sure your peers in NJ know what TCNJ is and its admission standards. I would not reconsider as I'm happy with what TCNJ provided me and, as I am going to a top law school next year, it all worked out.</p>
<p>This does, however, depend on what you want. It was only obnoxious to not only have to introduce myself but also my school. Those who don't know about it think it's just another mediocre school. You will have to deal with that. I think the class of 2011 had lower SAT scores than 2010, which is the first dip our school has had for awhile. So if you're in the class of 2011 and are reading this, here's a big thumbs down to you.</p>
<p>As for why I chose TCNJ, I wanted a smaller school where I could get personal attention from professors. That was my main criterion, aside from money. I don't think the faculty is extremely prestigious, because, honestly, they aren't well known in their fields. But they are accessible and knowledgeable enough to help you get to where you want to be.</p>
<p>The worst thing about TCNJ that you won't notice until the years wear on you is the never ending construction. It is terrible and it will never end until your children have children. There are numerous detours developed when main walkways are worked on and you may even have to walk through mud on a rainy day. It is an eyesore. While it's great that TCNJ is developing itself, you'll wish it would just be done with already. There is always something going on, no matter what. Never in my four years have I experienced a construction free campus.</p>
<p>Thanks tcnj08 for the information. I am so excited to be attending TCNJ this fall.</p>
<p>Hi tcnj08, thanks for all your helpful info. I've been accepted to TCNJ for the class of 2012 and I'm also waiting to hear back from the 7 year program. I'm from Seattle, so I was wondering what percentage of students are from the west coast? What are the breaks/schedule like? How often would I be able to fly home?</p>