Really regretting my college decision

Transfer Students
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<p>I'm a senior in HS who will be graduating in May, committed to go to Mizzou with the highest academic scholarship. Back in the fall, while I was filling out college applications, I started applying to the University of Michigan. However, I was really intimidated by the distance of UMich from home and the fact that I would not know anyone there, so I decided to not submit my application. Instead, I applied to Mizzou, easily got in, scored a scholarship, and was happy. I felt like I was making the best and most comfortable decision for myself at the time.</p>

<p>But now, as graduation gets closer and closer, I'm really starting to regret not applying to Michigan. I kick myself for it everyday; I feel like I didn't apply for really stupid reasons and wish I could apply now, but the admission deadline for Fall 2013 was February 1st. Honestly, at this point, if I would have gotten accepted to both Mizzou and Michigan, I would have gone to Ann Arbor.</p>

<p>So what am I supposed to do now? I don't want to be unhappy. I was thinking about possibly applying for the Winter 2014 semester, so I will have only one full semester at Mizzou and the second semester (and rest of my college career) at Michigan. Is that doable? Does UMich even accept transfers after only one semester? I would like to get a business degree, but Ross School of Business only accepts transfers after freshman year at the earliest. Could I apply to LSA after one semester? </p>

<p>My stats are:
- High school cummulative GPA of 4.1-4.2
- 31 ACT without writing, 27 ACT with writing
- National Honors Society
- Spanish Honors Society
- Illinois State Scholar
- Volunteer Hours
- (I played field hockey and soccer my freshman year, if that would count?)
- Steady job at a local law office</p>

<p>Assuming that I make excellent grades in college as well and join a few clubs during my short time at Mizzou, would I have a good chance of getting accepted as a transfer?</p>

<p>Ultimately, I would like to transfer as soon as possible. The sooner at UMich, the better. I'm really afraid of missing out on making friends and feeling like I belong, as I have read that transfer students normally have a harder time fitting into the social scene.</p>

<p>Much thanks to anyone who can offer guidance or advice.</p>

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<p>I don’t want to disappoint you but I think your stats are low for Michigan.</p>

<p>Give Mizzou a chance–you might like it. A scholarship is a wonderful thing, and if you have an open mind and a positive attitude you will make friends. If you still think you love Michigan so much, do well as an undergrad at Mizzou and go to Michigan for grad school.</p>

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<p>I think Mizzou is a great school and you should give it a chance. A scholarship is especially sweet and I’m sure your parents appreciate it too. You do realize that UMichigan is very expensive for OOSers and the chance of you getting an award there is small. Even saving a year’s worth of the cost differential between Mizzou and Michigan is going to be a tidy sum. </p>

<p>I agree with Sally, that Michigan might be a good choice for grad school for you.</p>

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<p>Just give it a chance. Besides, the scholarship is the icing on the cake. unless you or your parents can afford to go to any school, why would you turn down a free education?</p>

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