Transferring from Dartmouth to Pomona

dts1dlm
Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:53:57 +0000

14dartmouth-A few months have passed. How is it going? Are you liking it any better? Did you apply to Pomona to transfer? I hope so–it gives you options. Sometimes just knowing you have the opportunity to leave makes you evaluate things without being in panic mode.
My brother was completely miserable at UVA. He transferred at the end of the freshman year to Wash U in St. Louis. He actually had a better second semester at UVA knowing he could get out. In fact, by the end, he almost wondered if he wanted to stay.
Both D and P are great schools. You can’t make a bad decision. You really need to decide where you want to live for the next four years. If that’s soCal, you have a great option with Pomona.
Also, after graduation, more opportunities may be available in the region where you went to school. If you think you want to live in CA afterwards, perhaps going to Pomona would be helpful there, also.
Lastly, don’t beat yourself up. You obviously have a great head on your shoulders-you got into Dartmouth AND Pomona, (and probably many other places). Trust your instincts. They’ve served you well in life so far.

Good luck!