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Message: [QUOTE="Puppy Love, post: 2778563, member: 8101"] I wasn't an athlete, but having transferred after my freshman year, I still might have a little insight. I was the first in my family to ever go to college. My dad completed only 8th grade, which was common back then. My mom graduated high school. Neither of them had any idea what went into the college selection process. I basically chose the school that offered the most financial aid. Between academic and need based aid, I had a full scholarship. Unfortunately, the school was a horrible fit and I was miserable. My transfer choice was much better and it was a to a school I hadn't even heard of during my initial planning. Now, throw basketball in the mix...most kids are limited to the schools that offer them aid. If you pick one and it is a lousy fit, the transfer might not look like it makes sense. It was more likely that the initial decision was the bad one. [/QUOTE]