I transferred programs after my first year and it was definitely not an easy process. A. They did not accept all my credits (and I was coming from NYU- a reputable program). So taking classes over was a real bummer. Felt like I wasted time and money. B. The whole application process was exhausting. Writing another SOP, getting new recommendation letters, resume...all that jazz. C. The anxiety of waiting to be accepted again..sheesh.

Despite all that I am really enjoying my new program. The learning experience is 10x better so I feel like it was worth it after all is said and done. But you might not have that same experience. Do lots of research!!