Whether the reason for the transfer is academic, social, or emotional, students need to beware that their problems could simply follow them to the new school. While preparing for a college transfer, students should take time to reflect on their experience and consider what they can do to make their fresh start a good one.

Transferring to a new college is a huge decision. Not only will it be expensive, but you could lose credits and have to extend your time in school. Transferring may or may not be the best course of action, but the only way to find out is to look critically at the issues driving this idea.