The McGinnis Newspaper – College Edition

The McGinnis School Newspaper Staff have put together this special College Edition to show the students of McGinnis School a sample of some of the fine colleges and universities available to them when they graduate high school. As middle school students, college is still a few years away. However, it is never too early to begin thinking about where you will further your education after graduating high school, as well as what are the qualifications necessary to get accepted to the school of your dreams. Preparing yourself for college begins now. Please enjoy learning information about these colleges and universities.

Terms to know:

Enrollment: the total number of students

Undergraduate student: a student studying for their first degree

Graduate student: a student who has already graduated with their first degree and is now working to receive another degree

G.P.A. (Grade Point Average): a number representing the average of your final grades. Typically a 4.0 is the highest possible GPA (straight A’s)

SAT: a test taken in high school ; colleges look at SAT scores to determine whether or not to accept a student. The cost of the test is $45.

SAT test: As of 2016, there are now two sections (one Math, one Reading/Writing)

-Highest score in each section = 800

-Highest possible total score = 1600

ACT : a test taken in high school ; colleges look at ACT scores to determine whether or not to accept a student

ACT test : 4 different sections : English/Math/Reading/Science. (Writing section is optional)

Highest possible score = 36

Tuition: The cost of attending that school

Room and board: The cost of living on campus and a meal plan

Majors: specific areas of study

Acceptance rate: The percentage of people who apply that get accepted to the school

Alumni: people who have graduated from a school

Name of University/College: Harvard University Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Public Or Private: Private College Motto: Veritas (verity or truth) School Colors: Crimson School Mascot: John Harvard The Pilgrim Enrollment Size: Undergraduate: 6,699 Graduate: 15,076 Average GPA to apply: 4.0 Average Sat Scores: Reading 770 Math 770 Total = 1540 Average ACT Score: 34 Cost of Tuition: -Resident of State: $43,938 -Non Resident of State: $43,938 Cost of Room and Board: Room: $9,894 Board: $6,057 Popular Majors: Social Sciences , Biology, History, Mathematics, General and Physical Sciences Sports & Activities: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football Interesting Facts: -The statue of John Harvard is the third most photographed statue in the United States. -Harvard is the oldest college in the United States. -Galileo died in 1642 but he was still alive when Harvard was around. -The Harvard Library is the largest in the world with 18.9 million books. -Students whose families earn less than $65,000/year generally qualify to attend Harvard free of cost. Acceptance Rate: 6% Alumni: Barack Obama (44th U.S. President), George W. Bush (43rd U.S President) John Adams (2nd president) John Quincy Adams (6th president) Theodore Roosevelt (26th President) Franklin Roosevelt (32nd president) John F. Kennedy (35th president) Rutherford Hayes (19th president)

Cambridge, Massachusetts is the proud location of Harvard University. Located just across the river from Boston, attending school at Harvard will put you in one of the world’s greatest cities for your education. It is a private Ivy League research university established in 1636, making it one of the oldest colleges in the United States. Harvard is home to a beautiful campus, where students can enjoy their learning. Harvard and Yale have been long time rivals, both in sports, and in the battle for best university. One of the best places to receive a good education is Harvard University. Graduating from that type of school can get you a job anywhere in the world.

By: Jennifer Grullon

Name of university: Pepperdine University Location: Malibu, California Public or Private: Private College motto: Freely ye received, freely give School colors: Blue, Orange School Mascot: Willy the Wave Undergraduates: 3,542 Graduates: 4,284 Average GPA to apply: 3.59 Average SAT scores : 1320 Average ACT: 28 Cost of Tuition: $48,090 for both in and out state Cost of room and board: $13,810 Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, Related Support Services, Social Sciences and Psychology Sports: soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, surf team. Activities: Pepperdine Scuba Club, Art Club, Green Team ( A green team is an activist organization that protects/wants to protect the environment in a healthy natural way, things like pollution, extinction and cutting down trees.) Interesting Facts: -The show Zoey 101 was recorded on campus -The main campus is located right on beautiful California beaches and less than one hour from downtown Los Angeles. -Pepperdine is a Christian College. Acceptance Rate: 37 % Famous Alumni: Nicole Kidman (actress)

The top reasons you should attend Pepperdine University are because it is a very prestigious school with a great reputation. Located in beautiful Malibu, California, Pepperdine University also offers many majors to choose from and helps you achieve all your academic and professional goals. Another reason to attend Pepperdine is because of the school’s vision of transforming the lives of students so that they also could impact others’ lives. Also, Pepperdine provides a safe and welcoming environment for the students since the Main Campus is located in Southern California overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Plus the weather is great all year long. I mean how cool would it be to go to school near a beach and get smart at the same time!

By: Leomar Vargas

Name of University - Montclair State University Location - Montclair, New Jersey Private or Public - Public College Motto - Carpe Diem (Seize the Day ) School Colors - White & Red School Mascot - Rocky the Red Hawk Enrollment Size - Undergraduate: 16,810 Graduate: 4,177 Average GPA to apply - 3.22 Average SAT scores – 1060 total Average ACT score - 20 Cost of Tuition - Resident of the State $12,112 Non-Resident of the State: $20,003 Cost of Room & Board - $14,094 Popular Majors - Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General and Multi- Interdisciplinary Studies Sports : Basketball, Track & Field, Soccer, etc. Activities: Movie & Karaoke Nights, Emerging Leaders Program, Monthly trips to Broadway Shows, etc. Interesting Facts - -Montclair State is the second largest university in New Jersey. -A New Jersey Transit train station on campus makes getting to and from school easy. -The Red Hawk Diner was built in 2001, making it the first diner on a university campus in the United States.

Montclair State University is located in Montclair, New Jersey. Why leave home when New Jersey is already the best place to be? Located 45 minutes away from Perth Amboy, MSU is located close enough to home that you can go away to college, but still easily come home for a visit. Also, as a resident of the state, your tuition cost will come at the reduced rate. Since Montclair St. is the second largest university in the state, come meet new people! Montclair St. provides an outstanding education for all who enroll. With a variety of sports, activities, and amazing trips, this is a great place to earn your degree. Come get a quality education at Montclair and prepare yourself for a future of success.

By: Carolyn Diaz

University of Florida Location: Gainesville, Florida Public or Private: Public College Motto: Civium in moribus rei publicae salus (In the character of its citizens is the strength of the State) School colors: Blue, Orange School Mascot: Albert/Alberta Gator Enrollment size: Undergraduate: 35,043 Graduate: 12,117 Average GPA: 3.73 Average SAT scores: 1,300 total Average ACT scores: Between 25 and 26 Cost of tuition: Resident: $4,477 Non-resident: $25,694 Cost of room and board: $9,910 Popular majors: Engineering, business, marketing, social sciences, and biological and biomedical sciences Sports: Football, Men’s basketball, and Cross Country Activities: Culinary, nursing, sport management, etc. Famous Alumni: Tim Tebow (football player), Faye Dunaway (Academy Award Winning Actress), Emmitt Smith (football player) Acceptance rate: 48% Interesting facts: -On Saturdays in the fall, you can feel the rumble of 90,000 Gators fans in The Swamp for home football games. - The Independent Florida Alligator, the daily student newspaper at the University of Florida, is the largest student-run newspaper in the United States. -Gatorade was first founded in 1965 by a team of scientists at the University of Florida.

Located in Gainesville Florida, the University of Florida is an exquisite school. It provides a great education for all types of learners. About an hour and fifty minutes away from Orlando, the school's campus is a sight to see. The campus has a modern day feel to it. This school has an amazing football team, and is filled with activities to explore. It also is sea-grant which works with a lot of lakes. Overall, the University of Florida is an amazing college to go to and is exquisite all around, in looks, stats and more!

By: Roberto Polidura

Name of University - Rowan University Location: Glassboro, NJ Public or Private- Public University University Motto- Eruditio spes mundi (Education, hope of the world) School Colors- Brown and Gold School Mascot- Whoo RU- Owl Enrollment: Undergraduate students - 15,169 Enrollment: Graduate students - 2,078 Average GPA to apply- 3.54 Average SAT scores – 1180 total Average ACT Score- 24 Cost of Tuition Resident of the State- $13,108 Cost of Tuition Non-Resident of the State- $21,378 Cost of Room and Board- $11,688 Popular Majors-. English, History, Law & Justice, Writing, Arts, Radio/Television/Film, Psychology, Marketing Sports: Track, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming Activities: Theatre, Dance, Movie Night, Basketball Tournaments, Battle of the Bands, and Game Nights. Interesting Facts: -American City Business Journals (ACBJ) has ranked Rowan #97 among the top 477 public colleges and universities across the United States. -Rowan’s campus sits on 800 acres of land. -The average class size is 22 students. -There are 146 clubs and organizations Famous Alumni- Lindsey Petrosh, named Miss NJ in 2012 James L. Usry, First African-American mayor of Atlantic City NJ. Acceptance Rate- 56%

Rowan University is a public institution that was founded in 1923. In the past 15 years, Rowan University has become one of the most recognized and highly regarded colleges and universities in the mid-Atlantic region. Rowan University is ranked #19 in “Regional Universities North”. To get in to Rowan University is not too difficult but it is enough of a challenge at an acceptance rate of 56%. Rowan provides a collaborative, learning-centered environment in which highly qualified and diverse faculty, staff, and students integrate teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity and community service. It has many sports and different clubs and organizations too! This school is so cool and it works for you. The campus at Rowan is very large, with lots of nature to explore. Rowan University, located right here in New Jersey, makes a great choice for your college selection.

By: Keneh Guzman

Name of University: Fordham University Location: Bronx & Manhattan, NY Public or Private: Private College Motto: Sapientia et Doctrina (Wisdom and Learning) School Colors: Maroon & White School Mascot: Ram Enrollment: Undergraduate: 8,855 Graduate: 6,431 Average GPA to apply: 3.58-4.0 Average SAT scores: 1300 -1430 total Average ACT scores: 29-33 Cost of Tuition: Resident of the state: $45,623 Non-Resident of the state: $65,330 Cost of Room & Board: $15,835 Popular Majors: Business Administration, Communications, Accounting, English Literature + more Sports : Dance, Basketball, Track, Baseball, Swimming. Activities: President's Ball, Family Weekend, Winter Ball, Under the Tent, The Festival of Lessons and Carols, Midnight Breakfast, Senior Week, Encaenia, Jubilee Interesting Facts: - Edgar Allen Poe was friendly with the Fordham Jesuits and would spend many an evening in their company. - In 1850 yearly tuition was $200 and included 3 summer suits, 3 winter suits, 6 shirts, 6 pairs of socks, 6 handkerchiefs, 6 towels, a hat, an overcoat, 1 silver spoon and a silver drinking cup with the student's name engraved on it. Famous Alumni: Donald Trump (attended before transferring) Denzel Washington (actor) Wellington Mara (former owner of NY Giants) Acceptance Rate: 44%

Located in the Manhattan and the Bronx, The Fordham University provides a fine education for students all over the world. They’re guaranteed to give you what you want. I think that a person should attend Fordham University, if they’re looking to get a valuable college education, and if they have the desire to challenge themselves academically. This is an opportunity for advancement in so many areas of professional studies. An education from anywhere is never a waste, but attending Fordham University is one the best schools ever. And for that reason a person should consider attending this school for higher learning. It is full of students constantly on the go, giving the school a certain buzz or click of energy that is much needed at a university. Lastly Fordham constantly has several social events going on every month to get students to go out and socialize with one another providing a great college experience and helping students make friends for a lifetime.

By: Jamaya Freeland

Name of University/ College: The founder of The Juilliard School was Augustus D. Juilliard. He was an American businessman whose philanthropy built the renowned conservatory of dance, music, and theatre in New York City that bears his name, The Juilliard School Location: New York City, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza Public or Private: Private College Motto: Uniting Artists, Uniting Communities School Colors: Blue & Red School Mascot: Penguin Enrollment Size: Undergraduate: $41,310 USD as of (2016) Average GPA to apply: Not required Average SAT scores: Reading: not required Math: not required Writing: not required (Recommendations are required) Average ACT Scores: Not required (Recommendations are necessary/required) Cost of Tuition: Resident of the State:$38,190 Non-Resident of the state: $38,190 Cost of Room&Board: a double bedroom with included meals costs $14,290, a single costs $17,840 Popular Majors: Dance, Drama and music Sports & Activities: Chess, The Juilliard Journal/Juilliard Christian Fellowship, Korea Campus Crusade for Christ, Juilliard Black Student Union, Taiwanese Student Association Famous Alumni: Robert Battle (choreographer) Phoebe-Cates (actress, singer, entrepreneur) Carla DeSola (pioneer of liturgical dance) Robert Garland (choreographer)

Juilliard is a high league Performing Arts school. Located in New York City, this school provides the best education for the students who go there. Students who go to this school are taught a variety of subjects that have to do with performing. Juilliard School provides world-class training in dance, acting/drama and music. This school only has one building which is the main building for everything. There are a lot of stores and restaurants that allow the students to enjoy the freedom they gain & how comfortable they become. Students say that The Juilliard School makes them feel at home. By receiving an education from Juilliard, you can provide yourself a great opportunity in a career in music, dance or theater.

By: Esther Tirado

Name of university: Rider University Location : Lawrenceville, NJ Public Or Private : Private College Motto : In Omnia Paratus (In All Things Prepared) School Colors : Cranberry and Grey School Mascot : Bronc Enrollment Size : Undergraduate : 4,400 Graduate : 1,000 Average GPA to apply : 3.32 Average SAT Scores : Total 1020 - 1230 Average ACT Score : 22 Cost Of Tuition : Resident of State : $36,830 Non Resident : $39,080 Cost of Room and Board : $13,330 Popular Majors : Teaching, Psychology, Accounting Sports & Activities: Sports - Wrestling, Ice Hockey , Soccer, Baseball Activities : Badminton Club, Adventure Club, Fraternities/Sororities, and more Interesting Facts: -Rider University merged with Westminster Choir College in 1992. -Approximately 900 freshman enroll at Rider each year. -Andrew J Rider was appointed as the first President of Rider University. President Rider owned 500 acres of cranberry bogs near Hammonton, New Jersey. According to tradition, this is why the school colors are cranberry and white. Notable Alumni: Howard Stoeckel (CEO of Wawa) Neil B. Friedman (President of Mattel Brands)

Picture this : A luminous campus that will make your learning experience in higher education some of the most challenging, yet rewarding, four years of your life. Being accepted into Rider University will provide you with a great education, as well as a lifetime of memories. An advantage of attending Rider University is its location ; it will only take an hour in a car from Perth Amboy to Lawrenceville . Not to mention, Rider University has a Starbucks , gym, indoor track, X Box and ping pong tables which is convenient for keeping a healthy, fit lifestyle. If you’re not very engrossed in activities and sports, Rider University holds weekly performances by bands, comedians, and actors. Part of living a fit lifestyle is maintaining a social life, and Rider’s got it all, like having events where students get together in the lounges or having movie nights often. Along with all of that, Rider has outstanding professors who passionately care about their student’s well-being . In this college, 74% of full time undergraduates receive financial aid , and average scholarship or grant award is $23,433 . For your safety, Rider provides 24 hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitories. Attending Rider University would be a great choice for your education.

By: Amelia Cruz

Name of University/College: Seton Hall Location: South Orange, New Jersey Public or Private: Private College Motto: Hazard Zet Forward (despite hazards, move forward) School Colors: White and Blue School Mascot: Pirate Enrollment Size: Undergraduate - 6,090 Graduate - 4,300 Average GPA to apply: 3.45 Average SAT score : total - 1,200 Average ACT Score: 25 Cost of Tuition: Resident of the State - $39,926 Non-Resident of the State - $39,926 Cost of Room & Board : $14,732 Popular Majors : Nursing, Registered Nursing, Biology, Biological Sciences, General Humanities, Humanistic Studies, Finance, General and Psychology, Law, Medicine, Dentistry Sports : Basketball, Soccer, Baseball Activities: Student Government Association, Psychology Club, Philosophy Club, WSOU radio station Interesting Facts about Seton Hall: - Seton Hall is a private Roman Catholic University founded in 1856 by Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley. - Seton Hall is one of the oldest diocesan universities in the U.S. - There are 40,000 hours of community service performed annually. Famous Alumni: Chris Christie (Current NJ Governor) Robert J. Wussler (co-founder of CNN) Acceptance Rate: 76%

Seton Hall University is one of the best universities, offering many different majors. Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey. While attending Seton Hall University, you can always visit nearby places in your spare time. Places you might want to consider visiting are Turtle Back Zoo, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, South Mountain Reservation, Paddle Boating and Picnic Pavilion, and many other wonderful places. There are many wonderful places you can visit while you attend Seton Hall University, so don’t hesitate to come! Besides the beautiful places around Seton Hall, Seton Hall also has a gigantic library named Walsh Library, where you can go if you would like to read, study, or if you need a place where you can concentrate. If you are interested in sports, Seton Hall has its own team named the “Seton Hall Pirates”, who play many sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, volleyball, tennis, swimming and diving, and softball. Seton Hall is a great university, and if you decide to come, you won’t regret making that choice.

By: Jessica Hernandez

Name of University: Stanford University Location: Santa Clara County, California Public or Private: Private College Motto: Die Luft der Freiheit weht (“The wind of freedom blows”) School Colors: Cardinal and white School Mascot: Cardinal (official) Stanford Tree (unofficial) Enrollment Size - Undergraduate: 6,999 -Graduate: 9,771 Average GPA to apply: 4.18 on a 4.0 scale (straight A’s required) Average SAT scores - 1520 total Cost of Tuition- Resident of the State: $44,757 - Non-Resident of the State: $44,757 Cost of Room & Board: $13,631 Popular Majors/ School Is Known For: Engineering, Humanities, social science, and the sciences Sports & Activities- Sports: Basketball, Golf, Field Hockey -Activities: Africa Business Club, Arts, Media, and Entertainment, GSB Big Ideas Club (This club discusses and debates ideas to change the world) Interesting Facts about Stanford: - The college was built in memory of Leland Stanford Jr. the 15 year old son of Leland and Jane Stanford (Mr. Stanford was the governor of California) - Stanford has a tradition of students getting into the water fountains around campus and then trying to create a whirlpool. - Stanford has many great and successful sport teams, since they have won medals in every Olympic Game since 1908. And in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Stanford was the university who won the most medals in the United States Famous Alumni: Tiger Woods (professional golfer), John F. Kennedy (35th President of the United States), John Steinbeck (American author) Acceptance Rate: 4.8%

Once you enter Stanford University grounds you enter a beautifully diverse place with equally rich history, and an exceptional area surrounded by nature. The university is near the Santa Cruz Mountain and also the Pacific Ocean, and the San Francisco Bay. It’s in the center of Northern California’s “Silicon Valley”, which is also home to Google, Apple, Facebook, etc. This extraordinary college is home to a quality education and exceptional sport teams and different clubs. Students who go to Stanford have the option to live on campus, and the Noble Hall from 1918 is the oldest residence that also still houses students. On the Stanford campus there are in total 30 dining places ; the range of foods and beverages offered in these dining places go from Italian to Californian cuisine. As far as shopping goes, you have a wide variety of stores to choose from like Stanford Student Store, Stanford University Bookstore, Stanford Athletic Shop, etc. If Stanford is one of the places that you are interested in you should go and visit places like Memorial Church and Hoover Tower, which if you go to the top of the Hoover Tower you can see the campus and the bay area. In addition to that, for families with a low income of $65,00 then their children would be able to go to Stanford for free, they won't need to pay for room, board, or tuition. Stanford University is an extraordinary and high quality school to get your education from and if it is your preference to live on campus you would have a wide variety of places to visit, to dine in, and shop at. Earning a degree from Stanford will set you up for a life of future success. By: Jeanny Gonzalez

Name of University: Yale University Location: New Haven, Connecticut Public or Private: Private School College Motto: Lux et veritas (Light and truth) School Colors: Yale Blue School Mascot: Handsome Dan the Bulldog Enrollment Size: Undergraduate - 5,453 Graduate - 6,859 Average GPA to apply: 4.19 (in AP courses) Average SAT Score: 1540 total Average ACT Score: 31-35 Cost of Tuition:: $47,600 Cost of Room & Board: $12,280 Popular Majors: Law, Economics, Political Science + Government , Biology and Psychology Sports and Activities: Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Film, Dance, Comedy Interesting Facts: -Students from families whose total income is less than $65,000 per year often qualify to go to Yale for free. -Yale freshmen are treated to a formal holiday banquet each year akin to Harry Potter Hogwarts feast. -Yale is the third oldest institute of higher education in the U.S. -Yale consistently ranks as one of the top 3 universities in the U.S. -More than 90% of students come from out of state. Famous Alumni: Bill Clinton (42nd President), Hillary Clinton (Former Secretary of State/First Lady), James Franco (actor), George W Bush (43rd President) George H.W. Bush (41st President) Acceptance Rate: 6.3%

Located in cultural New Haven Connecticut, Yale University is an Ivy League school providing one of the best educations possible in many majors, including Law, Economics, Political Science and Government, and many more. Yale University has many old traditions, in combination with modern 21st century campus life. The campus at Yale is one of picturesque beauty, with all the old building providing the feel of higher education. On campus you will find many other like-minded, dedicated students, serious about achieving greatness. Earning a degree from Yale University is a tremendous achievement, and can guarantee you a job in any career you choose. Just be careful because you never know when you’ll see Handsome Dan our school Mascot who might just be barking around.

By: Denisse Sanchez Tlanipa

Name of University: Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT University) Location: Manhattan, New York Public or Private: Public College Motto: No Motto School Colors: Columbia Blue, Navy, White, and Orange School Mascot: Stitch the Tiger Enrollment Size: Undergraduate: 9,854 Enrollment Size: Graduate: 211 Average GPA Score: 3.42 SAT Score: recommended, but not required Average ACT Score: recommended, but not required Cost of Tuition: Resident of the State: $7,200 Cost of Tuition: Non-Resident of the State: $20,322 Cost of Room and Board: $13,162 Popular Majors: Advertising Design, and Fashion Design Sports: Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Dance Company Activities: FIT Week, Family Day, Alumni Day Famous Alumni: Michael Kors (fashion designer), Calvin Klein (fashion designer) Acceptance Rate: 44.3% Interesting Facts: -FIT is an urban campus that is located on West 27th Street in Manhattan between 7th and 8th avenues. -FIT was first established in 1944 -Women make up more than ¾ of the student population. -Continuously ranks as one of the top 5 fashion schools in the world.

Want to be a fashion designer? Well, I have some great news for you! FIT University is the place for you. FIT stands for Fashion Institute of Technology. At FIT University, you are greeted by Stitch the Tiger. Wondering who that is? Well, to let you know it’s the school's mascot. Don’t you worry about location, FIT is in Manhattan, New York. Can you imagine spending 4 years learning how to make it in the fashion industry, while living in the greatest, most stylish city in the world? Guess what! Michael Kors, sportswear fashion designer, went to FIT University. Ah, school colors - the perfect way to show how much school spirit you have. The colors are Columbia blue, white, and navy. As you can see, if you want to be a fashion designer, stay in school, work incredibly hard, and one day get accepted to attend FIT University.

By : Naeesha Nieves

Name of University: Fairleigh Dickinson University Location: Madison, NJ / Teaneck, NJ Public or Private: Private College Motto: Fortiter et Suaviter (Strongly and gently) School Colors: red and blue School Mascot: Knight / Ian the devil Enrollment size: Undergraduate -2,500 Graduate -900 (Madison) Approximately 11,600 total both campuses Average GPA to apply: 3.07 Average SAT scores: total - 1090 Average ACT score: 21-26 Cost of Tuition: $41,000 Cost of Room & Board: $13,521 Popular Majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Business Management and Marketing, Psychology Sports & Activities: Basketball teams, Swimming team, Football team, Cheerleading, Government Association, Multicultural Association, Mathematics Club Interesting Facts: -This was the first university to own and operate an international campus. -FDU has two campuses in NJ (Florham Park/Madison & Teaneck). -FDU has a campus in Canada and a campus in the UK. Famous Alumni: Dorothy Fontana (Star Trek), George Martin (former NFL player - NY Giants) Ron Brill (Co-founder of Home Depot) Acceptance Rate: 65%

Fairleigh Dickinson University is located in Florham Park, New Jersey. FDU is a private school founded in 1942 and was the first university in America to own and operate an international campus! The reviews on this school are amazing, as one person says, “Beautiful campus and terrific people!” Another person says about FDU, “This is the best school you can go to in and around New Jersey”. FDU also has 4 other campuses and they are in Florham/Madison Park, Teaneck/ Hackensack, Vancouver, and South East England! They have so many events at this school. They have a lot of animal exhibits. One Friday out of the month they have pet therapy, and they have a dance-a-thon every year! FDU would be a great school to attend to further your education, located right here in New Jersey.

By Serenity Olivo

Name of University: Stockton University Location: Galloway, New Jersey Public or Private: Public College Motto: An Environment for Excellence School colors: Black, White and Columbia Blue School Mascot: Talon the Osprey Enrollment size: Undergraduate – 7714 Graduate - 866 Average GPA to apply: 3.0 or higher Average SAT score: 1150 total Average ACT score: 22 Cost of Tuition: Resident of the state: $13,077 Non-Resident of the state: $19,861 Cost of Room and Board: $11,982 Popular Majors: Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminology and Health Professions and Related Programs Sports: Ice Hockey, Golf, Volleyball Activities: Zumba, Boxercise, Aerobics Interesting Facts: -Named after Richard Stockton, one of the New Jersey signers of the Declaration of Independence. -Stockton University is located near a lot of nature, including a lake where you can canoe and enjoy your studies amongst nature. -In the annual survey by U.S. News & World Report, Stockton University is ranked as 9th among public Regional Universities of the North. -In 1999, Stockton offered the first Master of Arts program in the nation in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

Famous Alumni: Katrina Law, starred in the show Arrow, and the movies Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Spartacus: Vengeance Acceptance Rate: 64%

Located in the southern part of the Garden State New Jersey, Stockton University provides the perfect environment for excellence! Stockton University is surrounded by beautiful nature, making it the perfect place to live and study ; you can’t go wrong. The classrooms are beautiful, and are filled with teachers who will assist you as long as you just ask. As for its academic success, Stockton is one of the top 60 colleges in the north that you could go to, especially if you want to become a businessman. In comparison to other schools, Stockton is not too expensive, and solid grades combined with decent SAT scores will get you admitted. Stockton is also only a short car ride away from Perth Amboy. So don’t forget Stockton as one of your possibilities, because it may be the one for you, and Talon the Osprey will surely hold you in its claws of success!

By: Robert Valdez

Location: Camden, Newark and New Brunswick. The campus in New Brunswick is the flagship of Rutgers University.

Public or Private: Public

College Motto: Sol iustitiae et occidentem illustra (Sun of righteousness, shine upon the West also)

School Color : Scarlet

School Mascot: Scarlet Knight

Enrollment Size: 48,096 undergraduates 19,460 graduates

Average GPA to apply: 3.66

Average SAT score: 1,300 total

Average ACT score: 30

Cost of tuition: $14,370 instate $30,000 out of state

Cost of room and board: $12,260

Popular majors: Psychology, Mathematics, Biology, Philosophy and many others

Sports and activities: Football, soccer, basketball, and many others

Homecoming weekend, Rutgers Day, clubs, fraternities/sororities

Interesting Facts:

-Founded in 1766, Rutgers University is older than America itself!

-Rutgers University is considered the birthplace of college football

-The original mascot of Rutgers was a rooster! However, it was later changed to the Scarlet Knight, due to opposing fans teasing about it.

-Rutgers is names after Henry Rutgers, who early on made a donation to keep the college in operation.

Acceptance Rate: 58%

Famous Alumni: Carli Lloyd (women’s soccer) If you are looking for an excellent college to attend, Rutgers is the place to go. The three campuses of Rutgers University are located in New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark, in the state of New Jersey. Rutgers-New Brunswick is the main campus of Rutgers. This famous university was once called Queens College, founded in 1766, making this university older than the U.S! Also, there are many activities, clubs and sports to partake in if you want to have a good time. To add to this, there are a couple of locations at Rutgers for you to relax, such as the garden located there. Next, there is a selection of majors for you could choose from, such as mathematics, psychology, biology, etc. Rutgers is located in New Brunswick, mere miles from Perth Amboy. To conclude, Rutgers University is a great place, and you will have a great time learning and having fun there! By: Brian Ortiz

Name of University- Monmouth University Location- West Long Branch, New Jersey Public or Private- Private university College Motto- No motto School Colors- White and Midnight blue School Mascot- Shadow, the Blue Hawk Enrollment Size- Undergraduate: 4,634/ Graduate: 1,761 Average GPA to apply- 3.0 - 3.65 GPA Average SAT score- 1020 - 1210 Average ACT Score: 23 Cost of Tuition: Resident of the State: $34,663/ Non-Resident of the State: 34,663 Cost of Room and Board: $11,800 Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, Related support services, Education, Homeland Security, Law enforcement, Firefighting, protective services, and psychology Sports: Baseball, boxing, Basketball, Field Hockey, Soccer, Bowling, Softball, football Activities: Athletics clubs, Fraternities, Sororities, Media, Religious Clubs, multicultural activities. Three Interesting Facts: -Students come from 31 different countries and states. -Monmouth has a 159 acre campus. -Located one mile from the ocean, and one hour from NYC and Philadelphia Famous Alumni: Christie Rampone ( American soccer player) , Miles Austin (American football player), Brad Brach (Professional baseball player), Chris Hogan (American Football player). Acceptance Rate:74.2%

Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, one mile from the beach and one hour from New York City and Philadelphia. Monmouth University was founded in 1933. Monmouth University provides the perfect place for ideal learning, and is a great place to earn a degree. Monmouth has a wide variety of majors that may interest you.. Monmouth University also has a wide variety of sports, most of which you can earn a scholarship for. Monmouth University has an athletics building for the students who are very interested in sports or students who have a sports scholarship. Students at Monmouth University enjoy living near the coast because they can walk the boardwalk at the Seven Presidents beach. When it gets warmer outside the students at Monmouth love to go have a swim or just relax at Seven Presidents beach. Another great thing about Monmouth is the local food. Once you step foot off campus there will be many new places to try foods near by. There are taco stands, pizza places, Chinese food and more. Most students like to stay on campus just to sit with their friends at the beautiful water fountains as well. Some students find it relaxing just sitting outside on campus just to do work because it is relaxing. Monmouth is a truly a wonderful place to receive an education.

By: Joshua Velez

Name of university: California Institute of the Arts Location: Santa Clarita, California Public or private: private College motto: none School colors: none School mascot: none Enrollment size: undergraduate - 985 graduate - 494 Average GPA to apply: not reported. It is strongly recommend that you receive a letter of recommendation from someone who can speak about your artistic development and your readiness for college-level work. This may include art teachers, academic teachers, college counselors, artistic mentors, employers or collaborators. Average ACT score: not required Cost of tuition: $46,830 for both residents and non residents Cost of room and board: $12,000 Popular majors: art, graphic design, photography, art and technology, dance, film and video, theater Interesting Facts: -CalArts was established by Walt and Roy Disney, and has been dedicated to future generations of artists. -In 2011, Newsweek ranked CalArts as the nation’s number one college for students in the arts. -The campus at CalArts has classrooms, art studios, animation studios, music rehearsal rooms and dance studios; galleries, theaters for drama, dance and film, and a music hall; costume, scenery and machine shops; photo labs, computer and media labs, editing suites for film and video, and a digital recording studio; a library and a cafeteria. Famous alumni: Alex Hirsch (creator of animated show ‘Gravity Falls’ on Disney) Don Cheadle (Actor) Acceptance rate: 27.5%

The California Institute of the Arts, also known as CalArts, is located in Santa Clarita California. It was established by none other than the animator Walt Disney and his older brother Roy Disney. It provides education for future generation of artists and animators. The average class size is 8 students. CalArts has a beautiful green pasture and trees along its entrance. And it also has a comfortable mostly sunny atmosphere. CalArts is what you're looking for if you want to be a future animator.

By: Nayelis Vargas

Name Of University: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Location City State: Los Angeles, CA Public Or Private: Public College Motto: Fiat Lux (Let there be light) School Colors: UCLA Blue, UCLA gold School Mascot: Joe the Bruin Enrollment Size: Undergraduate: 30,873 Graduate: 12,675 Average GPA to apply: 3.0 Average SAT score: Total: 1370 Average ACT scores: 28 Cost Tuition: Resident of the state: $13,047 Non-resident of the state: $40,182 Cost of Room & Board: $14,900 Popular Majors: Biology, Business, Political Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, and many more Activities: sailing, surfing, radio station, fraternities/sororities Interesting Facts: • UCLA campus was used to represent Princeton and Harvard In the movie Legally Blonde. • UCLA won 11 NCAA championships with coach John Wooden in Men’s Basketball, the most of any school ever. • UCLA has won the most total national championships in college sports, with 134 total championships. • UCLA Medical Center is in the top 5 in the Western United States. Acceptance Rate: 18% Alumni: Leonardo Dicaprio (actor), Kristen Stewart (actor), Jack Black (actor), Kareem Abdul Jabbar (basketball player)

Imagine as soon as you wake up, a ray of sun beaming into your window. Stepping onto the campus at UCLA, you see the waves crashing on the sand. The excitement overcomes you and realize you’ve made it - you're in Los Angeles, California. You're dreams have come true, standing in the middle of UCLA campus with a large textbook in your hand and your book bag lounging over your back. The experience you have been waiting for has finally begun. The true college experience sinks in and the anxiety passes. UCLA can provide you with a tremendous education, leading you to a future of success, as well as four years in one of the most beautiful cities in America.

By: Joelci Almanzar