I know your going to call me stupid - but transfer

Applying to College
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<p>Well, I go to Amherst College, Im a freshman (so im probably making this decision way to early, but i have till april to accept). I like it here. However, I really really miss my girlfriend, and I cannot have fun here, I want to transfer to be to a school with her (she currently goes to Vandy, and feels the same way). Basically, easiest situation would be for me to go to vanderbilt next year, as she is an engineer, and lets face it, she probably wont get into Amherst College anyways - transfer stats aren't good at all.</p>

<p>My high school stats are good</p>

<p>3.83 unweighted 4.67 weighted
top 10 percent
verbal: 710
math: 740
writing: 610
good extra curriculars
400+ hours of community service
etc.</p>

<p>now as for my college grades, I do not yet know, but I think I can pull a 3.5-3.7 (will that do, or do I need to work harder)</p>

<p>What are my chances at Vandy, most importantly?
what other schools should I apply to that (my gf - not top 10% but close, sameish SAT, should have good college grades) have good engineering, and a good econ or even business program for me?</p>

<p>i need schools with good transfer rates</p>

<p>and yes, i probably am an idiot</p>

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<p>You sound homesick and lonely to me. This is normal, but not pleasant for a freshman whose girlfriend isn't available for fun anymore. Since you're asking for advice, and I'm a mom who likes to give it, I'd say limit your texting/phoning/emailing to the girlfriend. Set yourself a daily limit and stick to it. Then make a serious effort to socialize with people at A. And encourage her to do the same. Don't think about breaking up, transfering, making wedding plans, etc. quite yet. It's still early September and you've only been there a couple of weeks, right? </p>

<p>Think small goals, like finding someone interesting to talk to in the next two hours. Chances are you are NOT the only one feeling this way. I'll bet someone within a hundred feet of you right now would like to have fun too, and isn't.</p>

<p>If you think you might be depressed, or thinking about jumping on the next bus out, talk to an RA or other person who can help you think this through, and start to enjoy yourself a little more.<br>
Sympathetically,
Mom</p>