Previously Accepted, Should I Still Apply

Applying to College
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<p>I currently attend Duke University. I am in my third semester (Sophomore). Before attending Duke I was accepted to both Amherst and Swarthmore, and I've realized since then that either one of those schools would have been a better match.</p>

<p>I have received very bad grades, due to my extreme unhappiness here, and too my discovering and attempting to handle mothers bout with advanced breast cancer.</p>

<p>If I were to apply to Amherst and Swarthmore again, would I be at an advantage, since obviously they saw something in me before, or a disadvantage, because of my grades??</p>

<p>And if I were to apply for the year 2008-2009, when I would be a Junior, should I apply as a transfer, or as a freshman, sincerely I feel seriously deprived of most of my college experience?</p>

<p>Thanks for the help.</p>

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<p>Accionara,</p>

<p>First I'd like to tell you how sorry I am for your heartache. I will pray for comfort for you. As far as the school situation... I would talk to a guidance counselor at either Amherst or Swarthmore and be as sincere as you can be. They may be able to let you know the best way to handle this. Do it now! don't wait until it's too late. </p>

<p>Good luck to you. I'll check back to see how you are doing.</p>