How New Jersey Institute of Technology weighs each factor in first-time, first-year admission decisions. Source: Section C7 of the official Common Data Set, verified by MyAdmitFit.
The following factors are rated Very Important — the highest possible rating in the CDS: Rigor of secondary school record, Academic GPA. Focus your application strategy here first.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Class rank | Not Considered |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Important |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Considered |
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographical residence | Not Considered |
| State residency | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Volunteer work | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
Data sourced from New Jersey Institute of Technology’s official Common Data Set. Ratings reflect the most current available CDS filing (2024–2025 academic year). CDS is published annually by each institution. MyAdmitFit verifies all entries directly from the institution’s published document. — Visit New Jersey Institute of Technology Admissions Office →
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