Unhappy and Seeking a Change

Transfer Students
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<p>I got into what I believed at the time was my “dream school” last year. I applied Early Admission and chose to attend. It is a U.S. News Top-10 university. I was convinced that it was the best place for me. </p>

<p>I am nearly half-way through my second semester here, and to be short: I am very unhappy at the school and I can’t wait for the school year to be over so that I can figure out options for transferring.</p>

<p>I got one bad grade during my first semester (underestimated the difficulty of a class and paid for it when grade submission time rolled around), but the rest of my grades were very good and it looks like I’ll have all A’s by the end of this semester, because I’m taking classes that are far more suited to my abilities and interests. </p>

<p>There are plenty of reasons as to why I want to transfer, but I don’t think that listing all of my frustrations is the best way to create change for myself. I will start off by saying this: I am very interested in the Claremont Colleges. I want to visit them again when my spring break period rolls around next month, so that I can confirm my interests. </p>

<p>I’d really appreciate it if someone could give me some advice regarding how I should proceed. How can I survive another semester at my current school and what can I do to make my transfer applications stand out?</p>

<p>Will the one bad grade (D+) be insurmountable for me in admissions? The subject of the class that I received the grade in was clearly very different from what I’ve chosen to study. </p>

<p>I am just very anxious to get out of my current situation and consulting CC for help and general advice. All constructive advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks!</p>

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<p>There is a good chance that you will be just as unhappy at the school you transfer to. You should discuss your situation with your school’s counseling office.</p>

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<p>Actually, one of the first steps I took was talking to the school counselor! I have explored a variety of options at the school–right now I’m almost positive that transferring is the right choice for me to make, and I’d really appreciate some advice on how I should proceed. Thanks.</p>

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<p>If this is for fall 2012 admission then you better hurry up. Many schools require applications with all materials by March 1st including financial aid. You’re just a bit late on this whole transfer process to be honest. This is a long process that I personally feel is much more in depth and challenging than freshman admission. </p>

<p>As for your D. It certainly won’t help you and you should address the issue in your application. If your high school record, ecs, college GPA, and SATS are strong then that D won’t be so glaring. </p>

<p>Send me a PM and remind me to answer your other questions tomorrow. I need to get to bed because I have class at 7:30-11:50am then work from 1:30-7:30pm. I’ll make sure to answer sometime in between then though.</p>

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<p>Hi GuyAtCC,</p>

<p>Thanks your reply! </p>

<p>Sorry, I just re-read my OP and realized that what I wrote in regards to what academic year I’d be applying for was sort of unclear! I’m actually hoping to apply for fall 2013 admission–I want to get my GPA up a bit before I apply. </p>

<p>I think I’ll take you up on your PM offer! </p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>