Bard College at Simon's Rock

So I’m a sophomore in high school, top of my class, president of key club, currently establishing a science bowl and mu alpha theta, nhs, class officer, student council, intern, #1 varsity tennis, blahblahblah, anyway, I’m bored to death at my high school, frustrated with everybody there and just tired of not learning anything. I want to go to Yale’s school of medicine to study cancer biology and nanotechnology, but I don’t know if it would be better just to stick it out for two more years (I cringe at the thought) and not learn anything I’d need but just grow a stellar resume, or move to Massachusetts to go to Bard College. I’m not sure how good their program there is or if it would narrow my options when it comes to transferring to another college, but I’m really just desperate to move and learn as much as possible. So, would transferring completely diminish my chances of going to Yale or make them better?

I don’t know much about Simon’s Rock - my S attended Bard College - but he was friends there with a number of students who had started at Simon’s Rock and finished their BA’s at Bard College and they were all very positive about their experience there. I’ve also heard great things about the faculty at Simon’s Rock. But, as you might guess, it’s not going to be a school for everyone, and yet it might be perfect for you. I think you’ll really need to visit the school and speak directly with the students and faculty.

As for transferring, my supposition is that for a school like Yale the percentage of students admitted as transfer students will be even lower than those as freshman - which would make it more competitive for you, rather than less. Your chances are probably statistically better to enter as a freshman. http://admissions.yale.edu/transfer. On the other hand, after two years of college you may find your interests or needs have changed, and Yale is not your dream school after all. Or you have developed such an interesting resume that Yale will be drooling over your application!

Another thing to consider is dual enrollment with a nearby college, or online courses through a gifted program like EPGY. That way you can stay on the conventional high school track for college admissions, but challenge yourself with more exciting material.