St John’s University-New York Top Questions

Growing up in new jersey I wanted to go to school far from home but not too far from my family. New York seemed likethe perfect solution I could go to school and hop on the train to the city and arrive in 30 minutes. The school also awarded me a generous gran as well as financial aid. I love the school and know I made the right choice.

I chose to attend Saint John's because of its prestigious ranking and English Department; I also heard positive feedback from friends who went there.

MONEY, LOCATION, CURRICULUM. I always wanted to attend school in New York so I took at look at St. John's. When I found out that they were one of the cheapest private educations accessible to me, and that I could double major, I knew that it was the place for me.

Well I actually chose to go to St. John's on a whim - I was unhappy at my previous school after my first semester, and applied to St. John's because the application was free and my best friend was going here (she graduated last year.) I got accepted with a good amount of financial aid and decided to transfer after visiting, loving the campus, the study abroad programs, and being in the city!

Actually, I winded up attending St. John's because I wasn't too fond of my other options. I figured I would hate the school, obtain a great GPA, and transfer as soon as possible. However, St. John's changed my mind and I fell in love with it!

Honestly, St. John's was no where near the top of my list. However, after being turned down for my top choice and offered a full scholarship by St. John's I asked myself, "Why waste all my money on my second choice knowing I want to go onto further schooling later? Why drown myself in debt when I don't have to?" After shadowing a student at St. John's for a night, the hospitality of everyone I met, the promise of plenty to do, and the lure of New York City and a full scholarship roped me in. I fell in love with the beauty of the campus, surprisingly in the middle of Queens, and have never regretted my decision since.

I came here because of the generous financial aid package I received, as well as the school's close location to New York City!

I decided to go to St. John's University because St. John's is a very good school. I also thought St. John's was right for me because I didn't want to be too far from home because if I ever got sick I wouldn't be in a place without family.

I received an invitation to apply from St. John's; after looking at the incredible things that were offered, I didn't think twice about going.

I decided to go to St. John's University for a host of reasons. The biggest factor was money. I received a very generous scholarship and financial aid package from STJ and it allowed me to receive the education I wanted without having be overwhelmed by loans and payments. The majority of the people I have met here have also listed this as the top reason for enrolling at St. John's. Proximity to Manhattan also played a part in my decision. I had dreamed of living in or close to the city for years and knew I wanted to study here. St. John's allowed me to do so and still have a real campus which was great. Furthermore, I felt welcome and at home, in a way, when I toured the campus spring of my senior year of high school and knew this school was where I wanted to spend the next four years of my life.