<p>I am currently a sophomore at the University of Michigan and am seriously considering a formal transfer out of the university. </p>
<p>As a student here, I am largely dissatisfied with the student body and the academics. The majority of the student body, although intelligent in the sense of being able to do well on exams, seem to lack a true interests in their studies. Many want to 'succeed' and are ambitious, but they seem to lack a certain passion for their discipline of specialization. In other words, they wish to succeed purely for the sake of succeeding. This general mentality of the student body makes starting student organizations and organizing research groups extremely difficult. I originally chose to attend this university because of the scholarships, honors program, and the fact that I was directly admitted to the Ross School of Business out of high school. Although I noticed a stark contrast in the type of students at Michigan compared to my other alternative universities while touring the campus, I still decided to enroll at Michigan hoping that the student body would make no difference in my college experience. However, now that I am a sophomore, I can sincerely say from the bottom of my heart that I am unhappy here, especially due to my inability to associate with the students here. The high standards (and arguably overly high expectations) that I expect out of my colleagues have deterred me from even enjoying the parties and social events here.</p>
<p>Another reason for my transfer is academics. Initially, I intended to major in finance as a business school student. However, after an year of meditation, I decided that a concentration in international relations would better suit my goals. The University of Michigan does not offer a international relations major (the political science major at Michigan, in my opinion, is greatly overrated. The amount of courses in international politics leaves any student desiring for much more). Although I still intend to gain experience in international finance by participating in the investment banking or private equity industry, I eventually aspire to helping international development and improving the international system of finance. The education I am receiving at the Ross School of Business seems to be getting me nowhere. The course materials are neither intuitive or practical.</p>
<p>For these reasons and more, I wish to transfer to another university. My current options are only limited to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford. Back in HS, I did not apply to any of these universities due to my zealous (and blind) desire to attend a undergraduate business school. Now that I am in college, I feel that those 4 universities will be able to fill the gaps that I feel is present at Michigan.</p>
<p>If you can, please judge me on my reasons for transfer (are they unreasonable?) and my chances for transfer. </p>
<p>University of Michigan
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0 (High Distinction Standing)
Concentration GPA: 4.0/4.0 (It's a perfect record, so I assume the highest rank in my major)
Preferred Admissions to the Ross School of Business*
Honors Program in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
*One of first students ever in history to gain admissions to RSB out of HS</p>
<p>High School
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Rank: Top 10</p>
<p>Some of my activities while in college are very distinctive and I would prefer to maintain some anonymity online. Hence, I will not detail all of my extracurricular involvements. In general, my activities include being vice president, committee member, and other management level roles. I also practice corporate (started my own real estate brokerage venture) and social entrepreneurship (internationally financed upstart businesses in places like Sierra Leone, Tajikistan, etc.). Work experiences include being a summer analyst, research assistant, and others. My list of scholarships and awards include presidential, state, and trustee scholarships. If you are serious about judging my chances, please do not hesitate to PM me. I will provide you a thorough personal profile.</p>