<p>For some reason, I just freeze when it comes to the college admissions process to the point where I don’t finish my apps. Why do you think this is, and how could I remedy it? I’ve been like this for over a year now. In high school, I ended up applying to just one college (it wasn’t ED or anything) because I didn’t care at all (even though I wanted to care). And I’ve actually grown to like the school I’m at now in spite of the few intolerant students and administrators I’ve encountered, the lack of breadth in course offerings, and weaknesses in my intended field of study. However, I couldn’t help considering transfer possibilities like Yale, Brown, and Northwestern. I think they would be much stronger fits, but I’m always apprehensive about applying. I think it’s because as much as those schools would present better options for me, I’m already happy where I am and so don’t feel the pressure to complete apps. However, I want to and think I would be doing myself and my family a favor by applying. </p>
<p>Please help me overcome my college admissions paralysis.</p>
<p>You need to let go of your feelings of paranoia and push yourself to think about your situation critically, i.e. will school better prepare me for grad school, how much stronger is it in my major than my current school, are there more opportunities available, etc. In the end, its not about how many friends you made, but how you applied yourself in your intended major. If all these factors are significantly improved in your choice transfer school over your current school, I would definetly go for it.</p>
<p>I am in a similiar situation and ended up applying to a school which is much stronger in my field. You need to be progressive and always seek better opportunities as they come to you. Life is not about standing still.</p>
<p>If you are truly 100% happy in more ways than just being in your “comfort zone” I would not transfer. You need to jump out of your comfort zone and be pro-active.</p>
<p>Yo i went through the same thing.For more than a year I kept vacillating between wanting to transfer to not wanting transfer because ‘Oh let me just stick it out 1)despite the things i hate about this place and 2)because of all the cool friends i have’ . But this time it’s for real and i’m definitely applying. IMO go with your instinct- if you feel like leaving even a ‘little’ bit then the school is obviously not a good fit for you and you need to do research and find schools that might be a better fit. Just apply dude.</p>