<p>I am currently a junior at York College of Pennsylvania. Coming out of high school, i was an extremely smart kid with high SAT scores, just lacking in motivation, so therefore my GPA suffered. I was accepted to some pretty decent schools, and decided to go here. Now that it is my junior year, I am starting to regret my decision, and am toying with the idea of transferring out for my senior year to finish up my degree. I can't decide if it is a good choice or not, and would appreciate any suggestions or any personal experiences from anyone else who was/is in the same situation.</p>
<p>From what I've seen, most places that you can transfer to demand that 60+ credits be finished up in residency at their particular institution.</p>
<p>but is that really the only reason people choose not to transfer that late, the possibility of having to stay an extra year? or is there more to it than that?</p>
<p>As stated, most schools will not grant a degree unless you've done two years there. To most students w/ 90 credits, thats reason enough not to transfer.</p>
<p>Most schools won't accept students for senior standing. There are exceptions. You will have to look at the policies of the particular schools you are targeting.</p>
<p>You really have not given us enough to go on (and you may not want to share such details). Hard to say whether it is a "good idea" without knowing why you have decided, after almost 3 years, to transfer.</p>
<p>Whether or not it is a good idea, it is only a viable idea at some schools.</p>
<p>the main school I am looking at is Rutgers, because I am from NJ. I have called them and they said that they have no limit on the amount of credits you can have at time of transfer, and there website states that 30 credits must be taken to receive a degree. I do realize that it is late in my college career to leave, but unfortunately, personal and family issues would just make life that much easier for me.</p>
<p>Yes, well then, that is fortunate and it is clearly a viable option.</p>
<p>You have asked whether it's a good choice. I think if personal and family issues would make it much easier, that weighs in on the plus side. (But, see below).</p>
<p>Possible minuses: maybe not all your credits will transfer, so you might have to take a heavier load or extra term/part of a term for the degree. Maybe not, but even if you do, that's not so terrible (if $$ aren't a problem).</p>
<p>It might be tough socially? Don't know - maybe you already have friends at Rutgers and won't miss your York friends (knowing you'll be able to keep in touch; not feeling that close anyway, etc). This aspect works differently for different people. So, just be prepared for the social adjustment if you haven't already thought of that or don't already know that you are all set on this aspect.</p>
<p>Costs? Will they be higher/lower/similar? Will your aid be affected?</p>
<p>Personal and family issues can mean needing to be close to family due to illness, financial strain, other stresses where you need to help out. It could mean wanting to be closer to a bf/gf (which can seem good, but could turn bad if the relationship goes south). There are too many possibilities. So, without knowing your circumstances and motivations, it's not a wise idea for others of us to advise. And another individual's experience might not be relevant.</p>