This is true of the New Brunswick Campus of Rutgers University. Camden and Newark have their own methods which are similar, but are more flexible. Camden and Newark also are a bit easier to get into that the NB campus. If you can get into Rutgers, you can get into most other 4 year schools which aren't Ivys.
Rutgers admissions uses a grid system to see who gets in, and what kind of scholarships you can get. The components are:
1. Class Rank in percenile. i.e. if you graduated 25th in a class of 250 students, your percentile is the 10th percentile.
2. SAT score (total score). The SAT they use is a composite of the best scores for each of the time you take it. So, if you score better on the math one time and better verbal the othr, they take the best ones.
Take any classes you want that you can handle. Class rank means much more than difficulty of course initially. If you are in the top quartile (top 25%) of your class, and have an SAT score of 1800, you are guarunteed in, as long as you apply on time.
Rutgers has rolling admissions, so the earlier you apply, the better your chances. If your grades or SAT scores are lower than what I said above, then you will have to show some extra traits to break ties. AP classes are great for that. Also, a well written admissions essay will help. Community service is a huge boost.
Remember, Rutgers has a huge application pool. Grades and SATs are most important. You do not have to take APs, but they can help. They wont even need to look at the rest of the application if you have good grades and SATs. Good luck, and study hard.
By the way, the only required classes to get into rutgers is that there aren't any. Your high school requirements are enough. Rutgers prefers 4 years of math and science over the standard high school requirement of 3, but again, these are tie breakers if you dont have the grades and SATs.
2007-04-09 12:34:58
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answered by Preston S 3
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Definitely. You would be surprised what a small proportion of most college applicants had honors or AP classes. Just make sure you do well in the courses you do take and get involved in something outside the classroom - sports, the arts, volunteering, or clubs.
2007-04-08 13:19:59
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answered by neniaf 7
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if u hav a perfect SAT score i think so. i advise you to challenge yourself with a few honors or AP courses. colleges liketo see that.
2007-04-08 15:00:18
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answered by SJK 5
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I'm a Jw and some "STRICT" Jws do not like being involved in this stuff,there are probably far more Jws in school that you probably don't know of,
2016-04-01 04:15:32
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answered by ? 4
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Caramelpop22 is exactly right. There are also many problems now because there's a sudden surge of applications, and acceptances are harder, so CP really doesn't help.
2007-04-08 13:33:26
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answered by the Politics of Pikachu 7
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2007-04-08 13:15:49
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answered by Anonymous
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probably, but sometimes, some schools just like to see that you challenged yourself with more difficult classes, rather than being the best in the regular classes.
2007-04-08 13:20:45
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answered by Anonymous
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Definitely. However, make sure you do some volunteering works as well as joining clubs.
2007-04-08 13:17:43
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answered by Anonymous
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