<p>A little background info: Emerson College has been my dream school for years. When I applied for Fall 2013, I was not accepted. Since then, my intention has been to attend one school and then transfer to Emerson as soon as I possibly can. </p>
<p>I currently attend Drexel University and I absolutely hate it. The environment, academics, and attitudes here are making me so unhappy, and it's becoming harder and harder to motivate myself to do well. I wanted to spend one year here and then try to transfer, but even that seems like too much. As much as I would love to transfer to Emerson after one term here, I have been advised that my admission decision would most likely be the same as last year's.</p>
<p>A few days ago, I came up with the idea of transferring to another Boston school for the Spring 2014 semester. I know that this would be the best choice for me personally, but I'm concerned with how this will look on my record. Emerson is still my dream, and I wouldn't want to do anything that would negatively affect my Fall 2014 application there. But at the moment, my happiness is most important, and I would do anything to get out of this environment. I just don't know how the Emerson admissions committee would view my attending two schools during freshman year. On one hand, it could be seen as another stepping stone on my way to Emerson. It could show them that I'm 100% serious about getting there. But it could also make me look as if I can't handle college in general. </p>
<p>Should I sacrifice my current happiness for another shot at my dream school? Or should I go forward with transferring mid-year and work things out from there?</p>
<p>It's such a confusing situation, and I'm just wondering what I should do. Any input would be much, much appreciated.</p>