I currently go to a large public school where am I am ranked first in my class. However, I have been wanting to go to Culver Academies for years as Ive been attending their summer camps and visiting the lake since I was young. My question is would it make sense to transfer literally in the middle of high school. I’m scared Ill have trouble making friends since the friend groups are now well established. Im also nervous that Id miss out on gaining leadership positions in the prefect system. Finally, how would this transfer look to colleges? Should I stick it out at my current school or try for Culver?
If you are unhappy at your current school, go for it. Life is short! Junior transfer spots tend to be few because it’s a year that allows little time for transition, so it can be harder to get in.
Colleges understand that students sometimes change schools. The positives would be that you show you can adapt and you have a good foundation for college. The negative is that you may be less of an academic standout. I suspect you will have enough opportunities to engage with the new community–I wouldn’t sweat the leadership thing.