<p>I’m currently a first year at UVA studying Engineering. I’m thinking of transferring to Rutgers NB (either A&S or Business School) for a number of reasons:</p>
<p>1) Cost- I would save $60,000 by continuing my undergraduate education at Rutgers in-state as opposed to UVA out-of-state (and go into massive debt)
2) Location- I would like to be closer to home, as Rutgers is only 25 minutes away, so I can go home on weekends if needed
3) Return on Investment- Rutgers Business School was ranked 6th in country for best return on investment
4) Jewish Community- UVA has a very small Jewish community, but Rutgers has a much larger one, which is important to me
5) Diversity- I hear Rutgers has a very diverse undergraduate population</p>
<p>I am happy here at UVA, but am a very flexible person and feel that I would love Rutgers just as much. At Rutgers, I would probably study either Mathematics and become an actuary, or study accounting in the business school. Does anyone know how the reputations/academic rigors of the Math department and Business school are? What kind of town is New Brunswick? Are there a lot of activities and things to do on weekends?</p>
<p>Stats:
College GPA- 3.61 in Engineering courses
SATs- 1420; SAT II- Math 2: 740, Physics: 700, French: 690
ACT- 32
Class Rank- Top 5% of HS class (Took many AP classes as well)
ECs in HS- Marching Band (4 years, section leader), NHS member, Swim Team (2 years), AP Scholar, Transition Project (peer leader), won award in a National French Test, Jazz Band (3 years), etc.
ECs in College- University Democrats, Hillel, First Year Leadership Development Program, Madison House (volunteering/tutoring once a week), etc.</p>
<p>I sent in my application online by the priority deadline for transfers, but the other credentials should be in by this week hopefully.</p>
<p>I welcome any advice/input whether I should stay at UVa or transfer to Rutgers in-state.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>