<p>^ No reason to be disgruntled, grey_syntactics...lecaf seems rational and probably realizes that professional fields like Medicine, Engineering, Law, Vet/Dentist School, etc, are very difficult, time-consuming, and costly and it's not a light decision to go into any of those fields, nor is it something you do simply because you're "scared". I think most people are too scared to pursue something like Med school even though being a doctor is respected and comes with a high salary.</p>
<p>As for getting a 3.7+, well, I care about learning and do well when I'm interested. My Cornell friends tell me 3.5+ is not uncommon for a liberal arts major.</p>
<p>Lecaf: Here is where I personally disagree with your thought process. All those things you mentioned - the startup company, epic book, Hollywood, - are VERY risky and require guts and ambition. But your argument is not being in a risky career = scared. That's just as illogical as saying everyone who chooses not to go to Grad school = stupid. Take it from someone who goes to a very artsy school surrounded by potential artists, musicians, writers, actors - I admire these kids because they're SO talented and ambitious. But the reason I'm not pursuing their path is not because I'm scared, just like the reason they're not applying to Grad school is not because they're scared - it's because I have no talent/drive for their field, and vice-versa. </p>
<p>I would define scared as not doing what you truly want to do because it's not safe. I've met students at NYU who transferred from the Arts school to study things like Journalism, and they've told me it's because they're scared to get the Drama degree. That's scared. And I have a cousin who wants to be a doctor but was scared she couldn't handle Med school and is now a social worker - that's scared. Just the way I see it.</p>
<p>And if I'm accepted to Cornell or JHU and don't transfer because I'm worried about my GPA - well then that makes me scared too, and that's the truth.</p>
<p>MY GOD. How insecure are you that you need to preface your argument (which is beating a dead horse, by the way) with personal attacks? I hope that a moderator picks up on this sad trend of yours and edits your gutter mouth nonsense. Seriously, grow up.</p>
<p>You must be a freshman. And you've probably never held a real job. You should be ashamed that your naivete is shining through so bright. I will now stumble away from your brilliant argument and go start a rock band. Since I don't live in Los Angeles and since I didn't see a substantial portion of my "brave" friends take that route to avoid the hard work that comes with pursuing a college education - let alone a professional education.</p>
<p>I guess Mr. Dartmouth has so much street smart that he forgot that people like him are the first that need to catch a smack and get knocked back to reality. I'll send you a postcard from Hollywood.</p>
<p>By the way, I'm a Philosophy student so for you to assert that I lack critical thinking skills... well that's just... funny. I know what you're talking about, little guy. I caught on. I also caught onto the fact that you have wayyy too much time on your hands. I'm sure I'm not alone in that respect.</p>
<p>If you really want to unravel this issue with me - PM me. We can argue this out without personal accusations. Lets not litter this board with junk, though. Read the original title of this post, and see how far you've strayed.</p>
<p>Lastly, it's always the privileged who have the luxury to think like my friend here. "Go do something counterculture! Outside of the box! Stick it to the man! SOMETHING BRAVELY DIFFERENT!"</p>
<p>I'm not sure if you've conjectured by now, but I don't come from a privileged background. Farrr from it, in fact. So for you to ridicule me for trying to pursue a secure, and moderately lucrative career to better my situation and my family's... can you see why you're pushing my buttons? Mr. Dartmouth, wanna chime in?</p>
<p>Viola Ghost, in case you're still looking at this...why do you wanna leave suny binghamton? would you say the quality of teaching is bad? i'm guessing the student body can't be bad because it's like the best suny school. just wondering since i'm trying to transfer there myself.</p>
<p>To bring this back to the original topic at hand, I have never thought I was not smart enough for any of the transfer schools. I'm pretty sure my GPA will drop if I matriculate into any of the schools, just based on the academic quality of the students, but I feel that attending the school is worth the sacrifice if it is a better fit. If you're unhappy at your current institution, it makes sense to transfer.</p>
<p>Thanks dynasty. I agree it makes sense for me to transfer, or at least try. I'm willing to have a lower gpa if it means going to the college I want...i guess I was simply being insecure. </p>
<p>I was going to agree with Lecaf's post where he made the Dave Navarro comment, but it's deleted so nevermind. Anyway Grey, I think it's kind of rude to call me a pushover when all I've done is present my opinon in a calm, rational manner, but whatever. I got my question answered on this thread, and i'll leave y'all to argue if you like. thanks :)</p>
<p>stargazer, calm rationale is nice. Stick to that. :)</p>
<p>At any rate, I am now blocking Lecaf and putting this matter to rest. Lecaf is probably furiously typing out a lengthy response, so my blocking him is going to be all the more fulfilling.</p>
<p>Farewell!</p>
<p>I use to think this way back in high school and a little when I was thinking of schools to apply to for transfer. The main reason is because my SAT score makes me feel less capable of being accepted than to students who have same or a little worse GPA with 100-200 pts higher SAT scores. In high school, I never sent applications into UPenn, Emory, Washington University at St. Louis, Georgetown, and Vanderbilt. However after excelling and maintaining a higher GPA than people at my last two schools who got 1300-1500 SATs to get in and are on scholarship, I see that the SAT is bs and does not show anything to do with someone's potential, and that I can keep with students at any school.</p>