<p>Is it wise to transfer my senior year of college in order to boost my GPA? I currently have one more semester until graduation, but my GPA is so low (2.6-- 3.1 with dual enrollment classes from high school) I'm afraid if I ever want to apply to graduate or law school I will be locked out of any decent programs. My adviser has suggested that since I am so close to finishing, it is best to just graduate and then make plans about the future. I would have to spend another year and a half to get my degree, but is it worth the time and additional expense? </p>
<p>Well, as someone who just transferred this semester, I would say do not do it. Seriously, it’s been a pain in the butt getting my credits properly recognized here, and I’m only a junior. I can’t imagine doing it as a senior.</p>
<p>Even if you do transfer, you can’t really say with any certainty that it even would boost your GPA. You’d have to adjust to a new school, new social life, new living arrangements…It’s likely not worth it. </p>
<p>You wouldn’t be able to significantly raise it anyway. Obviously an increase is always going to be good, but it’s going to be a small one. </p>
<p>If you currently have 100 credits and a 2.6 GPA, it would take another 40 credits with a 4.0 in all 40 credits to reach a 3.0 cumulative. </p>
<p>You certainly can do it, but it might set you back a year or year and half. Most schools will not accept transfer credits from the upper level classes, some deny credits in your major area all together. Be careful and contact target school(s) before applying.</p>
<p>So what are better options if I wanted to continue my education at a not bottom-tier school? </p>
<p>Finish your degree and try a better school in advanced degrees</p>