I want to transfer here- is it worth it?

BrownAlumParent
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:23:26 +0000

Since you have Echols status, you don’t have distribution requirements (if I am correct) so you can have that bit to make your academic career a bit closer to what you would have at Brown. Yes the campus atmosphere is different, but some of it is what you make it. (ie you can find your “Brown” type people on any college campus, and UVA is big enough that they are there too!. couple of big positives to see things brighter: You are saving a Bunch of money! Weather is better! Organic Chem is easier at UVA than Brown! (In fact an interesting strategy would be to stay at UVA through finishing Orgo, then transferring to Brown and having a better net GPA than the Brown premeds??)
Of course you have to decide what really feels best for you. My student was accepted both and chose Brown over Echols/UVA. and likely will have a lower Brown GPA, but loves the school. Work hard at finding yourself at UVA both academically and socially and either way you will be in the best position for either staying there or trying to transfer.