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When is a transfer not worth it?

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:52 pm
by aberlonerose
I'm at a small school in a small state ranked somewhere over 100. Top 10% after first semester. Not feeling great about this round of finals.

I've been accepted to Boston U (deposit deadline is tomorrow) and have other apps pending. Deferred at GULC which is the highest school applied to.

I have a military/government background and hope to go DA/AG/JAG route after graduation.

Would a transfer from a school where I will pay less than 60k total to attend be worth it to attend a tier 1 school with six figures of debt for just the two years there? I have a good summer gig and an AG externship lined up for fall.

Re: When is a transfer not worth it?

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 9:56 pm
by patogordo
i wouldn't. your career goals aren't as "prestige-sensitive" as others, but they're still pretty hard to get and might not hire you until after you graduate so i wouldn't want to go through that with $150k+ staring me in the face.

Re: When is a transfer not worth it?

Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 8:15 am
by john1990
Try to see if you are eligible for need based aid at BU

Re: When is a transfer not worth it?

Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 8:17 am
by Baby_Got_Feuerbach
90% of the time.