Hey there! I’m working my way through my Rutgers application and came across a field asking for the 'most recent/current college attended'. This is my first time applying for college since I'm currently in high school, so I'm a bit confused. What am I supposed to fill in there?
As a high school student applying for an undergraduate program, this specific field doesn't really apply to you. It's intended for students who are transferring from another college or university. If the system allows you to leave it blank, you should do so. However, if it's a required field and you can't proceed with your application without filling it in, then you can write "N/A" or "None," indicating that you have not attended any college yet. That should clarify to the admissions officers that you're a first-time college applicant. Remember, the purpose of your application is to provide as accurate a picture of your academic history as possible, so don't let fields meant for other types of applicants confuse you!
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