<p>I am the mom with the son at TCNJ, as achat remembers correctly.
Anyone with specific questions is welcome to ask me here or private message......
Our family is VERY satisfied with what TCNJ is providing for our son. It surely is not the answer for every student but it is a wonderful fit for us.<br>
Our son is musically gifted and academically competent but not a match for the kids on CC by any means.
He hoped to study at a conservatory in NYC; was invited to audition but was not admitted. He had three viable choices, one with substantial merit aid.<br>
He chose TCNJ for it's faculty, including his private teacher; the quality of the student body, the lovely campus, the small class size.
He has already had opportunities beyond what he envisioned there.
His teacher recommended him to the NY Youth symphony conductor; he auditioned and was accepted. He spent the last four months in Sunday rehearsals (train from Trenton) and performed yesterday at Carnegie Hall. The entire orchestra was incredible and our son was thrilled to be part of it.
He may actually go for his teaching certificate (Yes, TCNJ is still much a teacher's college, though it is changing) or pursue a masters later.
He routinely treks into Philly, rafts on the Delaware, drives to Camden Yards to see the Orioles. Ewing is not much but it is proximal to alot!
The campus is gorgeous and continually updating. Not at all what you would imagine a state school campus to be.<br>
I do wish the students were more geographically diverse. But there is a really nice ethnic/cultural diversity that we find attractive.
Anyway, it's nice to see some interest in a small state school that is attempting to provide quality at a reasonable cost!</p>