Transferring to a 4yr College

U.S.A. New Jersey

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  1. What should I do?

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      Rutgers School of Nursing
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      Seton Hall
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      Bloomfield College
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      Don't graduate with associates, transfer already
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      Other

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Hi, this is my second year in Essex County College and I'm already planning to graduate in a general science associates degree by the end of this upcoming Fall 2014 semester. I don't know what are my options when it comes to other 4yr colleges since they ask for high GPA and so far I have a 3.2 plus they want students who are already RN licensed & I'm nowhere near that. I been checking online and Rutgers Newark, Seton Hall, and Bloomfield college seem to be accepting transfer students. Does anyone know how I can just apply directly to a bachelors program and be notified whether I'm accepted into the nursing program and not just the college itself. I also found out that some colleges want transfer students to take their minimum # of credits in order to get into the nursing program. That sounds like a plan, but does that mean that after taking their classes at that 4yr college I will be guaranteed acceptance into the nursing program? How long will it take me to finish a bachelors degree in my situation?

i know this is a lot to take in, but I need some advice and I know I can also speak to their counselors but it'd help a lot to get feedback on this too thanks :)

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Hi,

Rutgers doesn't accept transfer students. You would have to transfer into their school of arts and sciences for two semesters, keep your GPA as high as possible and then apply school to school. You need a 3.5 GPA to be admitted into the school of arts and sciences.

As far as seton hall, they're no longer accepting sciences from any two year colleges, so if you already completed a&p or any chem classes at Essex, you would have to retake them at SHU because they won't transfer.

Nursing school is extremely competitive. You have to increase your GPA. No offense, but anything under a 3.5 is considered pretty low. There have been students who have been admitted with 3.3 or 3.4 GPAs but they generally have a history as a nurses aid, tech, EMT, or other employment at a hospital. Volunteering can also make a difference, but a high GPA is generally what gets you in because so many other people are vying for the same spot you are.

I don't know anything about Bloomfield college but you should email, call, or go in person to speak to someone because the websites usually leave out a lot of information.

Best of luck to you!!

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Yes that's so true I know I have to pick up my GPA because a 3.5 is a minimum just to be considered and I'm trying really hard. I spoke in person to Rutgers and they said the same thing. I heard a lot of people saying the same thing about Seton Hall and I just called Bloomfield College and checked out their website and they do accept transfer students. (Websites do leave out a lot of info :nailbiting: ) I have to apply and hope for the best. Thank you so much for the feedback! I really needed that

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