Transferring to a Better School
I am a high school Senior going to a small state school next Fall majoring in Finance. Would transferring to a better, more well respected and has a great education after my first year being that I’m set on that major and have good enough grades be a good idea?Any advice is helpful, thanks.
Yes, especially if you are trying to break into IB/HF/PE. I am also a senior who is planning on going to a semi-target and then transferring. The extra amount of tuition for a better school will pay massive dividends in the future, near future actually.
Where are you headed? I’m going to Kelley in the fall and have given transfer a thought but not sure if it’s worth it
Not sure yet, either Rutgers NB, PSU, Case Western, UT or BC. Waiting on UT/BC, got into the rest. Kelley is a good semi-target, you should probably transfer if you can but you will be well off regardless.
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would you say its just as easy to make friends sophomore year.
As someone who goes to a non-target, do it. Strive for all As and look for any internship related to finance the summer after your freshman year. It’s not impossible to break into the industry from a non-target, however it’s a lot harder and if you can change your current situation then do it.
Thank you so much, I just recently changed my major to Finance and it’s something I think I’ll fit into so now I’m just trying to figure out how I can make the most out of the degree whether it be new school, continuing education or what field of Finance. Thanks again.
As someone who made the jump to a target, I can give some perspective. It's not easy most target schools are harder to get into as a transfer, especially as a sophomore than it is for first-year admission. If you didn't have the grades/test scores in HS you need to figure out why that was and get perfect grades your freshman year along with impressive extracurricular involvement. It's going to be a difficult sell as admissions won't necessarily recognize the rigor of your college. I was at a more recognizable school with good test scores. I took math, econ, statistics, quantitative stuff that I knew I would receive credit for and show that I could handle rigorous coursework (which admissions mentioned when they gave me the call). You also need a decent story beyond I to want access to your institution's OCR because no admissions office is really desperate for another hardo at their school.
Once you get in it's not necessarily a cakewalk, it will likely be difficult to achieve any leadership positions and make friendships as that is mostly solidified freshman year, although it may work out if you transfer to a school that did not have students on campus this year.
Understand that target schools have that designation for a reason, and attract students who are extremely driven, I thought I was working hard at my freshman year institution but had to 2x ramp up to keep pace with my peers. Every opportunity on campus will be fiercely fought for. I have had more difficult interviews for internal positions/clubs than I have to interview with boutique banks and Fortune 500's. That being said, the brand name is definitely worth it, it will challenge you academically, and the alumni network is top-notch which gives you a much bigger net to cast.
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