Some of your current dissatisfaction seems to have arisen from a mismatch between you and your school as might be represented by comparative academic profiles. Therefore, if your ACT score, for example, places you, for instance, 3 points above the 75th percentile at the school you attend, you may want to consider this to help you form an idea of where you would want to place at a potential transfer option. This could help you shape your list of colleges as you proceed further.