Hi all! I'm considering transferring from Bergen Community College to Ramapo. Can anyone share what specific credits or grades I need to focus on to make this happen?
Sure, I could provide some helpful pointers. The general recommendations for a transfer from any community college, including Bergen, to a 4-year institution like Ramapo, involve a few key steps:
1. GPA: Ramapo College recommends a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 for transfer students. However, some programs may require a higher GPA, so it could be beneficial to aim for a GPA around 3.0 or higher if you wish to keep all options open.
2. College-Level Credits: One key point is to make sure that the courses you've taken at Bergen are eligible for transfer to Ramapo. The New Jersey Transfer website should be a handy reference for this. At Ramapo, you need a minimum of 64 credits to be considered as a transfer student. However, you can transfer up to 96 credits from a four-year college, or from a two-year college.
3. Required Courses: Some majors might have specific prerequisites or required courses that should be completed at the community college before applying for the transfer. It's a good idea to use the Ramapo Transfer Credit Evaluator tool or consult an advisor at Ramapo to determine those specific courses.
4. Application components: Aside from your grades and coursework, Ramapo College requires a few other things for a transfer application. You'll need to fill out the online application, pay the $65 application fee (or apply for a fee waiver), and submit an official college transcript from each post-secondary school you have attended. The college might also request a final high school transcript or GED equivalent.
5. Application Deadlines: It's important to keep track of the application deadlines. For the Fall semester, the regular decision application deadline is March 1st and for the Spring semester, it's November 1st.
Remember that each college has unique transfer policies and it's always recommended to reach out to the admissions office at Ramapo to get the most accurate and updated information pertaining to transfer requirements. Good luck with your potential transfer!
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