I want to transfer, but I don't know where.

Transfer Students
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<p>I go to a small school in Northern Virginia and am a Political Science major. I have only been at the school for two weeks now, but as soon as we moved in I knew I made a mistake. So many people believed in me, and so many people told me about all the great things I could do, if only I apply myself. I did not. I was always one of the brightest students in the classroom and always had a outgoing personality, but I just did not apply myself. I did get into great schools, but the one I am at now is at the bottom of that list(I then had financial issues). I sit back in class watching seniors and juniors listening to the answers they give and I am embarrassed. I just want to be somewhere where people are smarter than I am. Where someone equals me in experience and intelligence. Where is the grace? Where is the style? I want to stay in D.C. or do I? Maybe I should get out of the bubble. But where?</p>

<p>The schools I am looking at now are...</p>

<p>-American University
-George Washington University
-Georgetown University
-Catholic University of America
-George Mason University
-Amherst College
-Hamilton College
-Colgate University
-Emory University</p>

<p>I really want to be in a position where I can help people and be a symbol in change. I want to get in to Yale Law, and propel me into my future. I just want to have the best life not only for me but for my wife, and my children, and their children. I just want the best, and I deserve it.</p>

<p>Please help me.</p>

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<p>The first thing is you can’t get too distracted with where you want to be, or you will have trouble staying focused, your grades will sink, and then you definitely won’t be able to transfer. So while you’re there, look at it as an opportunity. If you really think you’re one of the smartest people there, rise to the top of your class and show your professors how bright you are. I can’t advise you where to apply to transfer to, because I have no idea what you really want and I don’t know much about those schools. But if those are ones you got into right after high school, you probably have a pretty good shot as a sophmore, if they accept sophmore transfers. Otherwise you will have to stick it out at your current school for 2 years, in which case you should definitely get comfortable.</p>

<p>You mentioned that you want the best for your life. You can get there from any college, really. Going to a top school is not going to all of a sudden make your dreams come true. If you are going to be successful, you can do it from anywhere. My only advise is don’t let your desire for these schools interfere with succeeding where you are right now. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I really want to grow intellectually, and I feel by going to a school with a more intellectual omnipresence it will set me up for a better life. And going to a school with great name recognition and great alumni connection doesn’t hurt neither.</p>