<p>Generally I would not advise a transfer if the only reason is obtaining better advising – it’d be such a major uprooting from a place where you’re doing well, and would be something you’d have to discuss with adcoms down the line, and transferring… well, it’s a pain.</p>
<p>If you’d like, you could take the extra tuition money you’re saving by going to public school and hire a private counselor. It’d be a TON cheaper. </p>
<p>Also, bear in mind that advising offices often put priority on meeting with juniors and seniors rather than sophomores and freshmen.</p>