Ivy League Readmittance

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<p>Hello All,</p>

<p>I attended an Ivy League school after high school, but for financial reasons decided it would be better to just get my Bachelor's at a cheap school and take out loans for grad school. I transferred to a state school for a semester, but now I'm now having doubts. Having witnessed first-hand the differences between a top-tier and bottom-tier school, I desperately want to transfer. Listening to the professors teach the dumbed-down material feels like kindergarten, and the overall attitude/atmosphere of the school is honestly rather depressing. </p>

<p>So, what it boils down to, how should I go about seeking readmittance? At first I thought "Oh, just send a transfer application and hope for the best." I talked with the Dean before transferring, and he seemed sorry to see me leave. Should I contact him about my desire to seek readmittance? Would my previous acceptance, attendance, involvement (I had a research position 1st semester!), and grades give me an edge over the typical transfer applicant? How likely is it that I will actually be able to go back? Should I retake the ACT/SAT?</p>

<p>Thank you all for your time and advice!</p>

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<p>I talked with the Dean before transferring, and he seemed sorry to see me leave. Should I contact him about my desire to seek readmittance? </p>

<p>absolutely</p>

<p>Would my previous acceptance, attendance, involvement (I had a research position 1st semester!), and grades give me an edge over the typical transfer applicant?</p>

<p>my best guess is yes. You already proved that you can handle the rigor. But it will STILL cost you more to get a degree there than at hour current college.
So think very carefully- can you really AFFORD to go back? Do you have the $$ to get a degree at the Ivy?</p>

<p>If not, then bloom where you are, and seek every opportunity to rise to the top. </p>

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<p>Aw :confused: I feel for you in your current predicament, but just know that it’ll turn out okay :slight_smile: Best of luck! At this point you would be a transfer applicant I think, and it’s possible that if you explain your reasons for leaving the school in the first place, your case might have some added weight. I don’t have substantial experience/info backing this up but I had to forego attending a similarly prestigious school, and when I talked to my regional admissions counselor he seemed to want to keep in touch up until I apply to said school’s graduate program. Anyway…that’s rambling. What I’d do is write a letter to your regional admissions officer, outlining your reasons for leaving and desire to return. Emphasize the opportunities you would take advantage of, perhaps, if you were given readmission. Probably also assure them you wouldn’t so readily transfer out again in the future.
Also, you may want to seek some authoritative sources (counselors, admissions staff, etc) before doing anything! This is just a high school senior’s input so please take it with a grain of salt!
Wishing you the Best :)</p>