Should I try to transfer w/ mediocre grades or wait?

<p>I'll be a sophomore at Smith College in the fall. I had an awful first year, mostly due to my personal dealings with depression and anxiety, which have not gone away. I was on meds throughout the school year and saw a therapist for most of it but they didn't help much. My medication has been adjusted with a psychiatrist this summer but I'm still waiting to see results. I was very lonely and socially bored while at school, in addition to having a very depressed roommate who rarely left the room. I finished the year with a 3.0 - I was earning mostly straight As throughout the 2nd semester until finals rolled around. </p>

<p>I think I'd prefer being at a co-ed school in a larger town or city. I've considered Wesleyan since I have two good friends there, but I'm just worried that I don't have the grades to be accepted as a transfer there or at an equally excellent (academically) school. I'm not sure if I should try to improve my GPA / see if I can manage to be happier there this semester, or do something else...(I don't know what). Any gap-semester/year suggestions ? My parents know my conundrum but don't know what to tell me. I would really appreciate some advice.</p>

<p>There is nothing stop you trying. When you transfer as sophomore, your SAT and HS grades still count.</p>

<p>I think that maybe you should try transferring if you really want to do it. it does cost some money for the application though. The worst thing that can happen is that you will get rejected, but then you can always apply next year/semester.</p>