1. Rutgers Alumni Volunteer Information Network
Updated
Training
Rutgers University-Office of Undergraduate Admissions
admissions.rutgers.edu

2. Welcome to RAVIN
The Rutgers Alumni Volunteer Information Network (RAVIN) is a group of dedicated alumni who assist the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in recruiting the next generation of Rutgers scholars!
What does RAVIN accomplish?
Maintain Rutgers’ presence in regions not easily visited by Rutgers admissions staff.
Convey the benefits of a Rutgers education while sharing their experiences and disseminating vital information about the University.
Be an involved and engaged alum in your own hometown!

3. 2012 First-Year Applicants (July 20, 2012)
In-State
Domestic
Out-of-State
International
TOTAL UNIVERSITY
Applied
23,834
6,127
1,841
31,802
Admitted
16,542
3,747
1,155
21,444
Enrolled
7047
756
463
8,266
% Admitted
69%
61%
63%
67%
% Enrolled
43%
20%
40%
39%

4. Where are our out-of-state students from
# Enrolled Students
NEW JERSEY
48,763
1. New York
1,537
2. Pennsylvania
726
3. California
329
4. Maryland
215
5. Florida
189
6. Connecticut
173
7. Virginia
158
8. Massachusetts
146
9. Texas
143
10. Illinois
104

5. Out-of-state student stats at other comparable state universities
University of Michigan 40%
Purdue University 35%
University of Pittsburgh 35%
Pennsylvania State University 34%
University of Virginia %
University of Arizona 30%
University of Illinois 27%
University of Maryland 22%
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill 18%
Rutgers University 13%
Ohio State University 11%
University of California – Los Angeles 8%
University of Texas – Austin 5%
University of Florida %

6. Importance of Alumni Recruiters
10 Rutgers recruiters assigned to out-of-state markets
8 Regional Recruiters
12 national areas with active RAVIN groups
405,000 living alumni

7. RAVIN Coordinators
Alumni volunteers who act as leaders in their area to organize coverage for their local college fairs.
Receive college invites from Undergraduate Admissions
Work with other local alumni to determine who can attend the college fair & inform Undergraduate Admissions who will be attending.
Undergraduate Admissions registers for fairs & sends materials to the RAVIN member who will be attending the fair
RAVIN attend the fair, send interest cards back to Undergraduate Admissions

8. College Fairs August – November, some Spring
Typically take place weeknights (7-9pm); sometimes on weekends
Generally held in high school gymnasiums/cafeterias with larger fairs held at community colleges, civic centers, or shopping malls
Enables recruiter to interact with students and parents in a casual and informational setting
Recruiters answer students questions and distribute brochures
Updated
Standard table set-up

9. Preparing for College Fairs
Table materials
Recruitment Manual (Admissions, Academic Schools, Majors, Extra Curricular activities, Housing, Tuition and Aid)
Rutgers Magazine, alumni e-newsletter, Rutgers TODAY,
National Associate for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) do’s and don’ts
Personal experience
How did you choose Rutgers?
What was life at Rutgers?
How did it prepare you for where you are now?

10. 5 Key Messages About Rutgers
Location
Northeast, 45 minutes from NYC-One Hour from Philadelphia
History and Tradition
Founded in 1766, 8th oldest college in the United States
Over 405,000 living alumni
Top Ranked Academic Departments
24 programs are ranked in the top 10 nationally
Membership in Association of American Universities (AAU)
Value
Ranked 6th in the country by the Wall Street Journal’s Smart Money Magazine for return on educational investment
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranked RU one of the Top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges
Employment outcomes
Opportunities
Large public university with 40,000 undergraduates: over 400 Clubs, Study Abroad, Honors Program, Special Interest Housing, Research projects, Internships, Club Sports, Greek Life, ROTC, the opportunities are endless!

11. 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.) Where is Rutgers?
Three Regional Campuses
Camden
Newark
New Brunswick

12. 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
2.) How big is Rutgers?
New Brunswick – one community made up of 5 campuses, each with its own personality
28,000 undergraduate students, 2,677 acres
Diverse student body
175 + research centers and institutes
3,898 full time faculty, 14:1 student to faculty ratio
90% first year students live on campus
D I, club level, and intermural sports, 400 clubs and activities, 60+ fraternities and sororities, ROTC, golf course
Newark
11,750 students, 40 acres
U.S. News & World Report “most diverse campus in nation”
60+ clubs and organizations
12:1 student to faculty ratio
NCAA DIII sport teams
Camden
6,158 students, 31 acres
Average class size: 22
NCAA D III sports teams

13. 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
3.) What majors are offered at Rutgers?
Over 100 majors/ 4,000 courses
Nationally ranked academics – Philosophy, Education, Anthropology, English, Women’s Studies, Criminology, Humanities, Business, Turf Management, Pharmacy, Theater, Library Studies, Oceanography, Food Sciences, Public Policy, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Law
New Brunswick – 7 Undergraduate Schools.
School of Arts and Sciences – 70 + majors
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences – formally Cook College
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy – 6 year doctoral program
Mason Gross School of the Arts – Fine Arts Conservatory
Music, Theater Arts, Dance, Visual Arts
College of Nursing
Rutgers Business School
Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain and Marketing Management, Business Analytics & Information Technology, Management Science and Information Systems

14. 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
4.) What SAT/ACT scores and GPA do I need to get into Rutgers?
Middle 50% for SAT is
Middle 50% for ACT is 26-31
Middle 50% for GPA is 3.5 – 4.0 on 4.0 scale
Application
Students can apply to 3 undergraduate schools with online application
Available in September senior year of high school
$65 application fee
Essay required
SAT or ACT
Self Reported Academic Record – SRAR
Deadlines
Spring semester – October 1st
Fall semester, early action – November 1st (decision before February)
Fall semester, regular action – December 1st (decision before March)
** encourage apply before December 1st (deadline for scholarship and honors consideration)

15. 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
5.) How much does it cost to attend Rutgers?
Students under 24 years of age are presumed to be dependent on their parents. Residency determined by parent domicile.
Must show proof before semester to change residency
Living on or off campus for one year does not change residency
Financial Aid
Need based
Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15th
Merit Scholarships
1,000 incoming students were recipients
Range from $1,000 to $24,000 (renewable for four years)
Must apply before December 1st
Criteria to be considered: academic (SAT/ACT, GPA, Grades, Strength of Program)
NJ Residents Out-of-State Residents
Tuition $10, $23,676
Fees $ 2, $ 2,717
Room and Board $11, $11,412
Total: $24, $37,805

16. RU – RAH RAH! Encourage visiting Rutgers!
Studies Have Shown the Visit is the BIGGEST factor in a student’s college choice
Tours available year-round, 5 days a week
NJ Transit train runs from Newark Airport directly to College Avenue campus in New Brunswick
Students can connect with Amtrak via the New Brunswick train station
To register for a tour go to: admissions.rutgers.edu/visiting

17. GROW THE SCARLET NATION!!
RAVIN goals for 2012
Cover 115 Fairs
2011: Covered 97 fairs
Develop 2 additional RAVIN areas with a coordinator.
2011: 5 regions with alumni coordinators
Increase the percentage of out-of-state students.

18. Where do we go from here? Add your information to RAVIN database
Receive Recruitment Manual
2nd part of training:
Attend a fair with current Admissions staff or experienced RAVIN

19. THANK YOU! Undergraduate Admissions:
Mark Mehlmann: Admissions Counselor / RAVIN Coordinator