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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To be thinking about transfer this early, it would normally be because the student has already planned in advance to transfer as the college they are attending is their worst bottom of the list safety.

If a student is thinking about transferring out from this stage after joining a college of their choice, I'd be more inclined to think there is an issue with the student - ill equipped, depressed, not yet settled etc. Its too early for that kind of reaction. In my humble opinion.[/quote]

Really? I knew by this point.  And I wasn't unhappy at college. I just thought I would be happier at a different college. Turns out, in the time between making my decision and showing up, I'd changed a lot more than I realized.

It is important to think about why the kid wants to transfer and if it would really be better somewhere else.  What I'd say if it were my kid was "Yeah, sorry this doesn't feel right.  Your best way out is to get the best grades you can so that you have the best options.  If we are really lucky, things will improve while you are doing that and you won't want to go.  If not, let's find you a place that fits better.  Please be aware, darling, that aid is harder to get as a transfer student, so factor that into your search."

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