HUGE HUGE COLLEGE REGRET-Changing enrollment as Late a July? (I know it's a longshot)

Applying to College
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<p>I got into my dream school early. It literally had everything I wanted (or at least now I know I wanted). I only applied to a few schools RD and when I heard back from them, I went to visit my second choice. I knew from the day I found out that it would be between the two. I missed one admit weekend (the school's I ended up missing), and went to thanother admit weekend of the school I rejected. I really couldn't make my mind up nad actually decided on the last day. My mom is crazy, I still wanted to do research and call people and speak and get my feel but she literally yelled at me to make a decision. When I made it I felt great, but this feeling inside of me has been growing. I worked HARD my entire high school career an had to endure so much, and now I let my parents influence weigh too heavily on my decision and I regret it. If the school I rejected decided to take me back, I would gladly accept... but I know they won't. (Is that even an option?) I chose the wrong school for the wrong reason and if I could I would go back and choose my home, one I fought to be a part of, one where I truly belong, but it is too late now.</p>

<p>Every reason why I thought I'd want to go there, now doesn't make any sense. I've heard you can transfer but I could never transfer into the school, especially with the horrible grades I'm going to get at the school I chose, because I really don't like it. When I visited I tried to make it work, but something was a little off. I told my dad and he said forget about it. I'm not a prestige person, but my parents are. Whenever people ask me where I'm going to school, I say the name and I am ashamed.</p>

<p>This is not the worst situation in the world, I understand that, but it FEELS like it is. I am so grateful to have been accepted anywhere, but I know deep inside that I don't like this school I'm going to, but I only had a month to make a life long decision and I wasn't thinking in sound mind. I go to sleep and dream that I am attending the school I know I should have chose, but when I wake up I am distraught by my reality. I really really wish I had a time machine and the guts to make my decision independent of my parents.</p>

<p>Is changing my enrollment decision a completely lost option? (sorry for the typos...)</p>

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<p>Call the school and ask.</p>

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<p>Based just on that quote, I’d question whether you are mature enough to go to any college. If you really feel that way, I’d work for a few years, then enroll in a college.</p>

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<p>If the school still has space, they might be happy to have you. As ^^said above, call and ask. </p>

<p>If you cannot change, well, relax and realize you may be having a huge case of buyer’s remorse. No school is perfect, and four years will flash by, it is not a “life long” decision. You can transfer to a third school, or apply to your favorite for graduate school. </p>

<p>You will be more prepared next time to assert your needs with your parents, for now do your best to rectify the situation, but don’t over dramatize it.</p>

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<p>Give it (your dream school) a chance. Second guessing your decision is common.</p>

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<p>What about a gap year? Get a deferral from your “current” school, do something meaningful, gain some independence and you may end up with a fresh perspective. You can also apply again to the other school.</p>

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<p>Just like Brett Favre, a Media Wh&&#. Relax slacker, You are on your under achieving path.</p>

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<p>dont be such a pusscake, dawg</p>

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<p>Thanks for your help guys. I’m glad this is a normal thing to feel.</p>

<p>But it’s not like it will violate any contract I made… will it? I heard that switching schools will keep one from ever being accepted to their graduate school. I was blessed with a great financial aid package for both schools, so money isn’t a problem. The real reason I wish to switch is just “fit.” Little tidbits pop into my head from when I visited both and my mind remembers them and I feel worse. I don’t think it’s buyer remorse. Every second of every day is thought about me attending the school I wish I would have chosen. The school that I should have chosen and really belong. How should I go about asking?</p>