Transfer with merit aid?

Transfer Students
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<p>I really like my school. I’m not desperate to get out, crying and calling home every night, etc. However, I feel, at this point in my life, a smaller school might be better for me (I currently attend one with 10,000-15,000 students total). It almost feels like there’s too much to do, too many people to meet, and a really like of a cohesive, tight “campus feel.” So I’d figure I’d put out a few transfer apps and see if anything good turns up. If not, I’d happily stay at my current school…. But I’d at least like to look at some smaller schools</p>

<p>Here’s a big snag: I’m currently on a big merit scholarship and because my EFC would really stretch my parents, I’d need a big scholarship to any school to which I might transfer. I know merit aid is rarer for transfers as opposed to freshman, but maybe you would know of some possibilities?</p>

<p>High school: 4.0 UW, tough course load (4’s and 5’s on 13 AP tests), good EC’s (commitment and leadership positions), top 2%, equivalent of ~2180 SAT, many school/regional and state level awards (no national)</p>

<p>College: GPA unknown but estimating around a 3.7 (dependent on finals, of course), involved in many EC’s (no leadership positions as of yet),good rec’s possible, writing award, honors classes</p>

<p>Major: Biology but I’m a language nut as well, particularly interested in Asian, Middle Eastern, and Classical languages</p>

<p>Regions: upper south (OK and AR), West, Northwest, Maybe Midwest
Not in a big city with no enclosure (no NYU or BU) or a million miles from civilization (i.e., Kenyon)
Mellow social scene (not a drinker/partier)
Co-ed preferred but all-female with guys close by is okay</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>You should consider Amherst, Dartmouth, Vanderbilt and Rice (distinctly gated from the busy Houston streets, yet allows for eas access). Your stats are definitely good enough to seriously compete for a slot at those schools. Considering that Amherst and Dartmouth are in the 15-20% acceptance rate, Rice is 25% and Vandy is around 30, you have a good mix.</p>

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<p>wellesley if you dont mind the all womens colleges</p>

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<p>Wow! I'm flattered that you think I can get into schools like those. Any other suggestiions for smallish LACs?</p>

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<p>Well (also considering your stats) you stated that you don't dislike your school, but might want something smaller. So I, at least, figured you should try for some upper schools. You're competitive at all and even if you don't get through, you're still fine. UNLESS, you really DO want to get out.</p>