Help with Transferring Out of Top School

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi everyone. I've never posted but I'm really in need for some advice or guidance so any help is greatly appreciated. It seems CC is a good place to get some help. </p>

<p>I'm currently a freshman at NYU's Stern School of Business. When I was in the application process, I applied to NYU and UW - Madison (from WI). I was accepted to both and chose NYU mainly because I was admitted to Stern and would be playing a varsity sport. My parents and I did not do the application process the best; I only applied to these two schools and didn't take many visits for a number of reasons. Now that I've experienced NYU and the city for a good two months, I'm reconsidering if it was the right choice for me. The community is lacking, the social aspect is not that great even with being in the city, and the overall feel is not what I imagined. This isn't to say I completely gave up and didn't put myself out there, I've met lots of people, but not many that I truly connect with. Perhaps the larger "state school" is more my type. Additionally, I'm thinking ahead and see if I stuck it out here I would most likely be placed in a job in NYC, but I can't really see myself living here past my younger years. The cost of attending UW would be less than NYU. </p>

<p><em>Long story short</em>, I feel UW Madison is a better fit for me due to the social environment. The only part of NYU that sways me away from transferring is Stern - a great business school with lots of opportunities. But I truly feel that at UW Madison I would be better off because I would connect better with peers and be more apt to put myself out more, if that makes sense. Right now, I'm pursuing Actuarial Science. Both UW and NYU have good Act Sci programs.</p>

<p>I'd like to hear opinions about transferring out of Stern and applying to UW:
-Is it a huge mistake?
-Would I be accepted (readmitted) to UW - Madison? (Proj. 3.5 GPA in mostly "core classes", Varsity Sport)
-Considering other transfers to UMich (Ross, extremely difficult to transfer in), UMinn (Carlson), or any other "state school" with good business school opportunities.
-Or any input whatsoever regarding the situation</p>

<p>I apologize for the length of the post. This is my first time ever creating a forum post of any kind; it's an issue I've been contemplating and need other's opinions. Thank you for any help.</p>

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<p>Pick up the phone. Call the coach at U WI and the admissions office there. Ask if your application can be reactivated. Maybe it can. It is possible that you could be there in January. </p>

<p>You haven’t written anything about the cost of your program at NYU. How doesthat figure into your decisionmaking?</p>

<p>If money is not an issue, give NYU a bit more time. If you still don’t like it there after Winter Break, crank out the transfer applications.</p>

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<p>I am a little confused about why you think a large state university will have a better feeling of community and be better socially. Have you considered smaller schools, too? Maybe you should visit more – you might not be able to do that before doing transfer apps, but you may not be any better off transferring if you don’t visit and really think through what is a good fit for you.</p>

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<p>@happymomof1: Thanks. I planned on giving both a call this week. I think it’s best to finish the school year so I can know for sure that my decision is the best one. Money is not a huge issue; I’m grateful my parents prepared (and continue to prepare) for my education. However, NYU is far more costly and if it’s not right for me, in state tuition would make more sense. </p>

<p>@intparent: NYU is a fairly large school in terms of the campus (nonexistent) and the amount of students. The problem for me is the social scene. I spend lots of time on weekends in the dorms with a group of friends searching for something to do. Occasionally there are events where you can meet up with lots of people, but those are hard to come by and usually cost lots of $$$. I’m not opposed to smaller schools; do you know any that would offer a competitive business program?</p>