Switching license from Assoc. Broker to Full Broker

Would anyone know how to go about switching a broker's license in New York State to a full brokers license? I want to have my own license moving forward, and there's not much information on the web on how to do this.  I reached out to DOS NY, but they are not much help either.  One sticking point is that I have four years under my belt, and I need that for approval as a broker in New Jersey.  Trying to figure out how to do this without losing my history as a New York assoc. real estate broker.

Could anyone provide some guidance here? Much thanks.