Transferring and Changing Major???

Transfer Students
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Hello,
I am a current sophomore at UMass Boston and I am looking to transfer schools. As of right now, I am a Biology major on the pre-med track also working on a Psychology and English minor.

Recently, I have taken an interest in Biopsychology/Behavioral Neuroscience and I think I would really enjoy pursuing a bachelors degree in that matter however my current school does not offer that major (1 reason I want to transfer). I am still on the fence about actually changing my major because I know if I change my major I would still like to minor in English (maybe even double major?) and I believe with with a Biopsychology major, I would have to take additional courses to fulfill the pre-reqs for medical school. Would this be a good idea? Is it worth it? What are your thoughts?

In addition, I am not happy at my school. UMass Boston is a commuter school and lacks the social camaraderie that is very important to me. I have been here for almost two years and have only made 4 very good friends which I think is a bit concerning considering I am a very social person. I value the social aspect of college and gaining life experience as equally as I do my education. That being said I am not looking for a large “party” school.

Furthermore, my school also lacks resources, even though UMass Boston is the only public research university in Massachusetts, the only research that I have been exposed to on campus is in the field of psychology which is great but is not within my interest in terms of research and lab work. I’d like to participate in wet labs.

However one thing I do really appreciate about UMass Boston is it’s diversity. There are students from all ethnicities and religious backgrounds.

I know this is long but I was hoping to get your guys input on schools I should apply to and actually have a shot at getting in.

Here are my current stats:
HS GPA: 3.5
SAT: 1700/2400 (
College GPA: 3.3 (It’s a bit low. During my freshman year my sister passed away from cancer so I had to take incompletes in the middle of my spring semester freshman year and I’ve just been having a really difficult time dealing with everything)

Here are a few colleges I am considering:
Tufts
Boston College
Northeastern
Pomona (or any of the Claremont McKenna colleges)
Boston University
U of Miami
USC

I am open to transfer to schools all over the US.

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Sorry, but Tufts and Pomona aren’t happening. Pomona’s transfer rate is about 10%, while Tufts’ is just half of that. They only take top students for transfers, and both your GPA and test scores are lacking.

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I would not necessarily say your test scores are the problem. I mean, you are a Sophomore now.

However, yes, your GPA would be a problem for Tufts and Pomona… perhaps all of the schools on your list.

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I agree with @aznboi4981. I think you need to seriously reconsider your list.

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Can you afford those schools?
USC is very expensive.