Schools Good enough to get into College?

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The discussion centers on a student's application plans for Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, highlighting their GPA of 3.4-3.5, SAT score of 1720, and extensive extracurricular involvement. They inquire about the necessity of retaking standardized tests and the optimal timing for college applications, with responses indicating that Rutgers is the second-best university in New Jersey after Princeton. The consensus is that the student's academic profile is strong enough for admission, given Rutgers' minimum GPA requirement of 3.0. Additionally, the student expresses uncertainty about their major, considering engineering or dentistry. The conversation emphasizes the importance of applying as soon as possible.
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I'm planning to apply to Rutgers in New Brunswick, NJ.

My stats so far.

GPA between 3.5 and 3.4 unweighted
1720 SAT 1200 Math and Critical Reading
Top 30% of class
4 years football
3 years TSA
Silver and bronze TSA achievement award
Teen CERT member (Community Emergency Response Team)
70+ volunteer hours
Going to volunteer at a hospital in the summer

I'm wondering if I should take the SAT and/or the ACT in the fall. Also what is the best time to apply to college? And lastly, is Rutgers New Jersey's best college after Princeton?

Also, I am wondering about scholarships. I been looking around the websites for them and I am really confused what to do.
 
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No problem, your good. Rutgers Brunswick has a requirement of at least a 3.0 gpa. Yours is well above that and 70 hours of volunteering helps. I think you have a pretty good chance.

Yes, Rutgers Brunswick is rated the second best university in NJ, right after Princeton. In fact, they had the chance to turn into a private school if they wanted to (I've heard that by word of mouth). http://www.4icu.org/us/New-Jersey.htm

Can I ask what your major is? Because I'm also attending Rutgers Brunswick later.
 
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No problem, your good. Rutgers Brunswick has a requirement of at least a 3.0 gpa. Yours is well above that and 70 hours of volunteering helps. I think you have a pretty good chance.

Yes, Rutgers Brunswick is rated the second best university in NJ, right after Princeton. In fact, they had the chance to turn into a private school if they wanted to (I've heard that by word of mouth). http://www.4icu.org/us/New-Jersey.htm

Can I ask what your major is? Because I'm also attending Rutgers Brunswick later.

Thanks for your help.
I'm not completely sure what my major is going be. I trying to be an engineer or a dentist.
 
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Thanks for your help.
I'm not completely sure what my major is going be. I trying to be an engineer or a dentist.

No problem. I hope you applied by now though?

Edit: Your still planning to apply? I would really recommend you apply asap.
 
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I'm a junior. I am going to apply in the fall.
 

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