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Rutgers University-New Brunswick Visit Report by Jolynne Smyth

Visit to Rutgers University-New Brunswick in November 2007 by Jolynne Smyth
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since April 18 2005 with 1683 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - Huge group of 100+ parents and students. Beautiful DVD shown w/short clips of students talking about why they liked the school

Campus Tour: Yes - Nice, urban campus -- lots to offer academically. Appears to be a strong school that is locally under-valued by students (in NJ).

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Our tour guide was informed, intelligent and friendly.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Appearance of Campus:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair
Son disliked campus -- said it looked "ghetto" (?). Appeared to me (parent) like an average, urban campus (better than other urban ones I've visited).


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Dormitories:
3 - Good
3 - Good



Security/Safety:
3 - Good
3 - Good
They claimed it's very safe. Told me safety statistics were available.


Overall Campus Impression:
3 - Good
3 - Good
Son didn't care for it 100%. Said it seemed "average." Seemed nice to me, although not necessarily 'picturesque.'

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair



City/Town/Community:
2 - Fair
2 - Fair


Campus Visit Notes for Rutgers University-New Brunswick


Visit Description:

Tour bus ride through campus w/student guide commentary. Day began w/introduction by admissions officer & colorful/engaging DVD presentation showing students who loved the school.