Stick it out or transfer in the fall?

garland
Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:19:01 +0000

Very curious as to what the school, (had guessed W and L, also), but regardless, I agree with go through the transfer application process and then make a decision. It’s not worth being uncomfortable with a school environment for four years unless the student really, really wants to stick it out. Sometimes transfer is the best thing. My D transfered many years ago from a more typically fratty school, to one that much better fit her personality. It was a good choice for her, but she thought it through carefully and I counseled to only jump if you really can’t imagine staying where you are. Also, as mentioned above, she kept her grades high so transfer to where she decided to go was possible. She got a few acceptances but didn’t make a decision until the very end of spring semester. Knowing she had options was important.