Yesterday I attended Rutgers informational session and guests were told that unlike other nursing schools in NJ and elsewhere, they heavily look at one's academic record to determine admittance. They also relayed that for this upcoming admission cycle, applicants are required to have at least a 3.3 GPA in their undergraduate degree.
I would love to hear from current or former Rutgers ABSN students/alum on the types of GPAs and majors they had that resulted in their admittance to the program. Seeing how the school does not require personal statements or letters or recommendation, I assume most acceptance applicants into the program had extremely good grades? Would anyone know if they weigh prerequisite classes any differently from courses taken in undergrad?
I was wondering if the essay that is part of the undergrad application is the only essay we have to write?
Weird. Rutgers representatives said they didn't require essays as part of their application. Perhaps the essay requirement is just standard for all undergrad applications but does not apply to their ABSN program?
Hi, I meant the regular Rutgers Essay on the application. It isn't required, but I'd hope if it would be read in cases where the admission was borderline but I can't say for sure.
I know when I applied to undergrad at Rutgers the essay was used for eligibility in scholarships. Even if they do not look at it I think if they see you wrote it, it will look better than skipping it. But again I don't know if admissions even sees it. Also I looked at older posts, do you think notifications will be in March or April? Hopefully sooner!!
chiasmus100
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Rutgers does not request letters of recommendation. They go entirely on grades.