Transferring from NJ community college to NJ 4-year college

Transfer Students
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<p>Is it better to take courses as outlined on NJTransfer.org's recommended transfer program curriculum (even though it does not earn you an associate's) or to take the courses as outlined for one of your community college's associate's degrees (even though that means taking many courses you don't need/won't transfer)?</p>

<p>I am looking to transfer into Rutgers' social work program from a NJ community college, and since there is no social work associate's, I decided to follow the transfer program as detailed on NJTransfer. Now, I'm wondering if perhaps I should follow the curriculum for one of the associate's my current school does offer in order to earn an associate's degree (so that I transfer to Rutgers as a junior) or if the NJTransfer curriculum is better to follow?</p>

<p>Sorry this is confusing, I hope someone can help!</p>

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<p>@abbzter: I would recommend two things. First, continue following the NJTransfer.org’s recommended curriculum, though not to the dot. Take a mixture of liberal arts courses, and make sure that they’re challenging–i.e., high level math, science and english courses. and second, get in contact with Rutger’s and explain what you’re trying to accomplish. I would even ask them if you can come in and meet with someone. That shows your level of interests and gives you firsthand knowledge of what kind of transfer students they would be looking for. </p>

<p>Remember, state schools often go on the numbers, so if you have, say, 30 credits with a 3.8 GPA, that makes you a very, very attractive applicant. I hope that helps. Best of luck in your academic endeavors.</p>