Livingston College does accept AP scores of a 4 or 5. To get AP credit, have your scores sent to Rutgers directly from the College Board . Send in your acknowledgment form as soon as possible. You may verify your status by calling Admissions at 732.445.3770. See the transfer student section of the Admissions web site for more information.
Registration is much more difficult for students who register late.
Ask lots of questions. Go to class. Participate in class. Get to know your professors. Check your LPO and e-mail regularly and read what you get.