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Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:14 pm
by 2LT_CPG
Honestly I was surprised at how the university area was actually pretty nice. I was expecting Camden North (I'm from Philly).

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:58 pm
by wfudeacons2005
Wait-Listed. PT, in-state, 154/3.43. Little surprised because my father is an undergrad alum and mother is an adjunct professor at the law school this semester.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:31 pm
by Bratty_60
wow that is surprising

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:45 pm
by suits00
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Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:56 pm
by bmarc1117
Hey guys just registered with top laws school and wanted your opinion. I applied to Rutgers-Newark in November and was recently deferred with a 156 and 3.25. I sent in a LOCI and a new LOR specifically for rutgers and also will be visiting this week. MY fall semester also bumped up my overall GPA to 3.32. My GPA has a strong incline in the last few semesters since only 4 semesters ago I had a 2.6. I just wanted your opinion on my chances and if you ever heard of anyone being admitted outright after being deferred. Thanks guys and Im happy to be apart of the community now.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:38 pm
by mrtoren
2LT_CPG wrote:Honestly I was surprised at how the university area was actually pretty nice. I was expecting Camden North (I'm from Philly).
University Heights and the adjacent business district are really nice compared to Camden; although I did feel fairly safe in Camden's University District as a result of all of the security forces. The only complaints I've ever heard about Newark are how eerily quiet and abandoned the area is after business hours. However, the city is enticing developers to convert more buildings into apartments and condo's to try to counter that. In a couple of years, I think Newark will be a hot spot due to its proximity to NYC and relatively low cost of living. Its gentrifying quickly.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:53 pm
by 2LT_CPG
I lived in the Bronx for four years during undergrad, so I'm fine with living in a city like Newark or Camden. I put in a late application to Camden today, by the way.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:31 pm
by mrtoren
2LT_CPG wrote:I lived in the Bronx for four years during undergrad, so I'm fine with living in a city like Newark or Camden. I put in a late application to Camden today, by the way.
Did you? I finally decided to take Camden over Newark the other day. It was a tough call and I put a lot of thought into it, but Philadelphia is just too tempting to pass up. A merger is a merger, a name change is a name change. Even if it goes through, and there is a lot of speculation that the law school will be saved, Rowan will still grant this year's incoming students the right to graduate with either name on the diploma. I'll probably be in my first job before anything is actually decided.

By the way, if, by some miracle, you decide to go to Camden over Newark, send admissions an email about your concern over the merger. They may not do it for everyone, but I was able to get a waiver for the $300 seat deposit. Completely free. I'll probably use that money for my housing deposit at the new 330 Cooper Street graduate student tower that they're just finishing.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:34 pm
by KibblesnBitts
mrtoren wrote:
2LT_CPG wrote:I lived in the Bronx for four years during undergrad, so I'm fine with living in a city like Newark or Camden. I put in a late application to Camden today, by the way.
Did you? I finally decided to take Camden over Newark the other day. It was a tough call and I put a lot of thought into it, but Philadelphia is just too tempting to pass up. A merger is a merger, a name change is a name change. Even if it goes through, and there is a lot of speculation that the law school will be saved, Rowan will still grant this year's incoming students the right to graduate with either name on the diploma. I'll probably be in my first job before anything is actually decided.

By the way, if, by some miracle, you decide to go to Camden over Newark, send admissions an email about your concern over the merger. They may not do it for everyone, but I was able to get a waiver for the $300 seat deposit. Completely free. I'll probably use that money for my housing deposit at the new 330 Cooper Street graduate student tower that they're just finishing.
While I'm sorry you're opting to go to RU-Camden over Newark, I wish you the best.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:36 pm
by davwrite
In today, 162/2.79

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:51 am
by stevepark309
app complete jan 18th. admitted feb 8th

162/3.1

good luck to everyone.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:52 am
by stevepark309
also. if tuition is a problem for you at RU..join the national guard. tuition waiver :D full ride for me

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:06 am
by Weez11
stevepark309 wrote:also. if tuition is a problem for you at RU..join the national guard. tuition waiver :D full ride for me
Stevepark,

Can you provide me info regarding the national guard tuition waiver and the contact info for anyone you discussed the program with at Rutgers?

Got in to Rutgers- Newark last week, looking like a good option and an even better one if what you say is true.

*Edit - A PM would be best.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:06 am
by 2LT_CPG
stevepark309 wrote:also. if tuition is a problem for you at RU..join the national guard. tuition waiver :D full ride for me
This is what I'd do if I get in.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:20 pm
by postn0bills
in via e-mail on 2/14. 159/3.15, went complete on 2/6.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 2:08 pm
by Beeg12
Deferred. Rutgers is a top choice. Unfortunately, as it seems from past years, the deferred list is pretty much like a wait-list. Will probably be stuck in limbo until the end of march/beginning of april. 2.35/162

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 1:24 am
by Prop Joe
Beeg12 wrote:Deferred. Rutgers is a top choice. Unfortunately, as it seems from past years, the deferred list is pretty much like a wait-list. Will probably be stuck in limbo until the end of march/beginning of april. 2.35/162
I was deferred as well at the end of January. I have a similar GPA but slightly lower LSAT. Hopefully we hear back from them pretty soon but it seems that is unlikely. Rutgers is definitely one of my top choices and I'm debating whether or not to send in a LOCI.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:42 pm
by Jante05
I received welcome packet by mail but no mention of scholarship, oddly I did not get an email like others have with admission & scholarship info.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:24 pm
by GrandMoffArkin
Accepted at Rutgers via email and have just received my welcome letter by snail mail. 2.9/158

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 1:05 pm
by Beeg12
In via email!! When did you all receive scholarship information?

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:02 pm
by wfudeacons2005
In via e-mail! I was deferred just a couple of weeks ago so this is a very nice surprise. I plan on depositing as soon as I get the welcome packet...may stay on UConn's WL a little bit longer but this effectively rules out my other 7 or so options.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:22 pm
by BrunetteElle
wfudeacons2005 wrote:In via e-mail! I was deferred just a couple of weeks ago so this is a very nice surprise. I plan on depositing as soon as I get the welcome packet...may stay on UConn's WL a little bit longer but this effectively rules out my other 7 or so options.
congrats! i'm still on the WL (found out late jan) but have not sent in a LOCI or anything yet. the waiting game is not fun!

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:56 pm
by Linsanity
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Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:17 am
by bmarc1117
wfudeacons2005 wrote:In via e-mail! I was deferred just a couple of weeks ago so this is a very nice surprise. I plan on depositing as soon as I get the welcome packet...may stay on UConn's WL a little bit longer but this effectively rules out my other 7 or so options.

Congrats!!!!!

I was also deferred a few weeks ago and waiting on Arutgers since it is my top choice. If you dont mind me asking what are your numbers.

Re: Rutgers-Newark Class of 2015 (2011-2012 cycle)

Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:25 am
by wfudeacons2005
bmarc1117 wrote:
wfudeacons2005 wrote:In via e-mail! I was deferred just a couple of weeks ago so this is a very nice surprise. I plan on depositing as soon as I get the welcome packet...may stay on UConn's WL a little bit longer but this effectively rules out my other 7 or so options.

Congrats!!!!!

I was also deferred a few weeks ago and waiting on Arutgers since it is my top choice. If you dont mind me asking what are your numbers.
3.43/154...applied PT. I will say that I also have a little bit of an extra hook in that my mother is an adjunct prof at the school this semester. But, in addition to that, I did send them an LOCI stating how interested I was in the school and that really seemed to help.