using the unlimited plan as an example (most economic?), the unlimited aspect applies to the Esposito/J&H Dining Hall, correct?
also, say I was looking to live as healthy as possible, is the unlimited plan worth it? I heard its pretty butt since all their protein is oily and frozen — is the 12 Plan + trucks really the most optimal solution?
disclaimer: this post is chiefly centered around four-year college transfers (traditionals?) and incoming college freshman
hello! this is a post regarding my specific situation, and I'm looking for some guidance. first, a general discussion and question on transfer narratives, followed by my specific situation. feel free to talk about non-traditional things, though because I'm not too sure non-traditionals are held to the same standards as traditionals in terms of academic achievement (I may be wrong), I'd appreciate discussion on traditional experiences a bit more:
Part 1:
I think it's quite well-understood in these types of circles that having a specific reason for transferring out of a college — e.g., your college doesn't offer something major-specific, lacks departments in your specific area of research, and the like — is a necessity if you want to transfer to a top-tier institution. I'd reckon this is probably because top-tiers can get more qualified students any time, so their focus is on building that which they don't have, which are unique perspectives/people that would genuinely make an impact on their campus with those unique perspectives (it must hold value, so they must have demonstrated they can do something with their niche).
As a result, I think (and correct me if I'm completely wrong) it's important to put effort into curating a unique profile if you're planning to apply as a traditional applicant, since the institution probably has enough of talented XYZs; one must go beyond that. The "Hard Question" as advertised is then, if you have realized that your four-year options don't align your goals (whatever they may be), should you choose to go to a college that is purposely further unaligned from whatever your academic goals are to curate the best possible transfer narrative?
^(P.S. I'm aware that this is kind of "gaming" the system, so I'd like to mention that for anyone considering this approach, please be aware of the consequences.)
^(P.P.S. The question aforementioned should only be taken into consideration given that you earnestly believe that going to said college will at least bring you some benefits in other areas (so don't drop everything for a CC**,) ^(and that you are sure of your ability to excel in your academic area regardless.)****)
Part 2:
Specifics:
Dilemma:
Due to a pretty bad physical medical condition, I wasn't able to thrive in HS as I would have liked to, and it was only after its diagnosis in the summer after junior year I was able to stand out (too late though :p). This summer, by taking some math courses at a well-respected college in Boston, I discovered that my true obsession lies in math (and physics, but I've found from much reading experience that there's a barrier to understanding physics with regards to mathematics, and I find abstract mathematics fun! I also like hard things lol).
Having discovered this passion, my career plans have (obviously) changed. I also realized that the frontier of much of what I love (in tech, physics, math, as well as enacting global change) lies in the US, though this isn't particularly specific to my recent experience. Anyhow, I've been thinking about applying to transfer to better US institutions. In looking for every way to increase my chances, I came upon the question in Part 1 of this post because of the commitment decision I must make for what I perceive (may be incorrect, which is why I'm prompting discussion) will be my following reality when applying:
This is all to say I have a few questions I'd like to ask for help on (feel free to ask me any too):
+ If you have any or know any traditional transfer experiences to top-tier colleges, I'd love to hear about them and your/their profile! Hopefully this post serves more people than myself
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