<p>I am going to be a freshman at walsh university (north canton, Ohio) in a few days and i am just… depressed. It was ALWAYS my dream to go to OU (ohio University) but i did really bad in HS for a couple reasons… my dad died during my sophmore year and my mom is/was struggling with a drug addiction and i have ADD. My HS gpa was 2.3 (took hard classes though) and my ACT was a 24. I know i’m smart because i got a 3.8 my 1st semester senior year. </p>
<p>I just am feeling really apathetic about going here. I am trying to go in with a good attitude its just most of my friends are going to OU and i feel really sad to be left out. </p>
<p>I’m gonna go and give it a chance. I may like it who knows? but i was just wondering when the earliest you can transfer is? 1 semester, 2 semesters? what is it? I’m gonna be on adderall (i have ADD) so that will really help.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>BTW, money is not an issue. My dad was a actuary and my mom is a nurse and has overcome her drug addiction so dont say a Community college</p>
<p>You can transfer at any point so long as you’ve earned some college credits.</p>
<p>However, I would suggest making a deal with yourself to stick with it through the first year.</p>
<p>You will probably still have to be thinking about preparing your application in the first semester, but you won’t be rushing, and you’ll be able to give Walsh a chance. Moreover, OU will be able to consider your grades in your first semester at college before making a decision.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>I’m so sorry to hear that you’re going through this… I’m feeling pretty rotten myself today, and I’ve been a weepy mess. </p>
<p>I’m really sorry to hear about your family troubles, but perhaps you could think of the time you’ll be spending in college as an escape from that? Considering your unique and (I’m sure) painful situation, maybe it would be good for you to try to view college as time just for YOU. Try to make new friends, try new things… It sounds selfish, but if you have nothing holding you back (e.g., a serious relationship, everything with your mom…), try to stick it out, and remember that you COULD end up really liking this school! Try to remember the reasons you used to be excited about it…</p>
<p>Best of luck to you.</p>