<p>(Reposted from College Search Forum)</p>
<p>I'm transferring out of my current university. I'm attending a fairly 'prestigious' state school and paying out-of-state tuition - no financial aid. Which I now realize is really, really stupid. Things just aren't working out here - classes of over 100 are not for me, the social atmosphere isn't right, the city itself is worn and dirty. Basically the fit is all wrong, and I've stuck it out for a year (transferred from a CC before). I now know prestige does not matter if the fit isn't there.</p>
<p>I plan on taking the next year off to work (maybe take classes at CC again?) and make sure I make the right decision for the second time around, and I'm a bit burned out academically. Any suggestions on what to do are welcome - I just want to be successful in school.</p>
<p>I would much rather attend a LAC with small classes. I enjoy being heavily involved on campus, being a part of a close-knit community, and actually being engaged in discussion in classes. I truly do love school, but big universities have ruined a bit of the fun. A school strong in sciences is a plus (I'm pre-med, chemistry major), and I'm open to women's schools. Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>Current List:</p>
<p>Whitman College
Franklin and Marshall
Rhodes College</p>
<p>Stats:</p>
<p>College GPA: 3.5
SAT: 2060
ACT: 30</p>