College application & essay help for Rutgers applicants
Work with advisors who have real experience with Rutgers and will help you stand out in the application process.
Find an advisor who’s helped students get accepted to Rutgers
These advisors have direct experience with Rutgers as alumni or admissions professionals and
have helped students gain acceptance to Rutgers.
Applying to Rutgers
Applying to Rutgers University–New Brunswick is highly competitive, and the strongest applicants go beyond grades and test scores.
They clearly demonstrate who they are, what they care about, and how they see themselves growing at Rutgers.
Although no two applications are identical, schools like Rutgers tend to look for similar things: academic strength, meaningful engagement with interests, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine connection to the school’s culture. Understanding how these come together at Rutgers can help you build a more focused and intentional application.
Although no two applications are identical, schools like Rutgers tend to look for similar things: academic strength, meaningful engagement with interests, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine connection to the school’s culture. Understanding how these come together at Rutgers can help you build a more focused and intentional application.
Advisors who know Rutgers well can help you think through how your application comes across and
where to focus your effort. At Sundial, you can work with advisors who either attended Rutgers or have helped
students get accepted to Rutgers.
How Sundial helps Rutgers applicants
I’m working on my Rutgers essay — is it good enough to get me in?
Rutgers essay review
From Rutgers supplemental essays to your personal statement, get targeted feedback from advisors who know exactly what Rutgers admissions looks for!
I have questions — I need to talk to someone that knows more about Rutgers!
1:1 advising meetings
Book Rutgers admissions advising to map deadlines, refine your essays, and prepare for interviews with someone who knows how Rutgers evaluates applicants.
FAQs about applying to Rutgers
Essays are one of the few places Rutgers can see who you are beyond grades and test scores. For competitive majors and selective programs, strong essays aren’t just helpful, they’re often what differentiate students with similar academic profiles. The best essays don’t sound generic; they show clear thinking, self-awareness, and fit with what Rutgers actually values.
Rutgers looks for students who’ve taken their interests seriously over time, whether academically, creatively, or through leadership. Beyond raw achievement, they want to see intellectual curiosity, initiative, and evidence that you’ll contribute meaningfully to their campus community. Your application should tell a clear story about how your experiences connect to your goals.
A strong Rutgers application essay goes beyond summarizing your résumé or activities. Admissions officers want to understand your motivations, values, and fit with the school. Focus on writing with clarity and intent, and make sure your responses connect your personal experiences with why Rutgers makes sense for your goals.
Yes! Many Sundial advisors have direct experience with Rutgers, either as alumni or through years of helping students get accepted. Their insight helps you avoid generic advice and instead focus on what actually matters on your Rutgers application.
If you’re looking at this page, that’s a pretty good sign you might want to get started! Ideally, planning for Rutgers begins several months before deadlines so you’re not rushing major decisions or submitting first-draft work under pressure.
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