<p>IMO, it might be helpful to direct him as to how to do his research. Don’t do it for him. We don’t know where he currently attends (not that it matters, but would be helpful to know what school is, in his experience, not providing the kind of education he desires) or his GPA (that does matter). He should be looking at not only the transfer acceptance rates (and yes, some are quite low), but also whether they offer what he plans to study, how good that department is, etc. Does he care if it is big/small, urban/rural, has/doesnt greek life, sports teams with school spirit, etc?</p>
<p>Sounds like he is a good kid who wasn’t given much direction with the college process, but still seems to be caught up in the prestige/“what will look good as a car window decal” thing, or is feeling the pressure from his parents. </p>
<p>I think to be helpful these might be the things for him to look into and think about. Not just putting a new application together and throwing it at the wall to see what sticks.</p>