<p>Different schools are right for different kids at different times of their lives. I graduated from Columbia U. after transferring there, and almost sent my son to Occidental this fall. He and I were impressed, and believe Oxy would have been a welcoming, good college for him. He also thought that he might do as Mr. Obama did, and later transfer to Columbia, depending on how his four years at Oxy evolved. In the end, my son chose a university closer to home. My point: one ought not to judge a school negatively because someone transferred out. The place might have been perfect for the student while he was there, preparing him well for his next steps. Clearly, it worked for our president.</p>