<p>I felt a responsibility as an informed adult to at least alert OP that his course of action --to determine upon transfer from a peer institution before even attending it – seems precipitate and ill-considered. However, as an alum who also taught at Harvard, I am confident that the College will require (1) an academically compelling reason, as well as (2) an academcially exceptional college record, as the necessary conditions of admitting OP as a transfer student. If he can produce neither – and the road he intends to hastily travel seems unlikely to lead him to either result – he will not be successful. We have been advising him, appropriately in my opinion, to at least beware the pitfalls on the road he has elected to take before he embarks upon the journey, so as to be better prepared to achieve a successful outcome. He can take, or he can ignore the advice offered. He has also been wished “best of luck.” All that can be said, has been said.</p>