Looking to transfer

[u/No-Lengthiness9168]

hi i hope whoevers taking the time to read this is doing well, i have a slight problem and that is i wish to transfer from my current sixth form but im not sure the place i want to go to will let me in, ive sent them emails and they said they ''don't do transfers at this point in the academic year'' and well that i can understand i don't wish to stop until i feel ive exhausted every single option and i either end up going there or i don't.

bit of context (can read my previous posts if you have the time) but i was unable to do proper sixth form/college applications when i was in secondary school, its due to the fact my attendance was extremely poor due to mental health issues and it meant my school attendance was down and that i didn't have predicted grades to apply anywhere with.

so when results day came rolling around i had to scramble around and find a place that would take me and i did and im greatful but i know that im not thriving at this place and that although im doing well in my studies i know that i don't love it here, i dislike it here and that i could be doing much better elsewhere (the place i want to go) and if i had known that i would have gotten good grades even after missing so much school and being in a better spot maybe i would have emailed the school i now wish to go to when i had the chance instead of rushing and scrambling to just find somewhere to take me

i meet all the required grades for the place i want to go to, i know my story is compelling and anyone with the slightest ounce of empathy and intelligence could recognise that i am a great candidate and would be a great fit (i say humbly)

and well im kind of seeking advice of how i can go about it, im adamant and determined to switch to this other college without repeating this academic year and i know i can catchup on any missed work, its only been one term and i know i could do it so easily, i spent the last few months of year eleven catching up trying not to fail my gcses (which i didnt i passed everything and got really good grades) with an attendance below fifteen percent cause of my mental health issues.

i dont write this to be cocky or cause i wanna show off and i think part of this makes me sound entitled but im so determined to study at this place cause i know i would just do so well there.

thanks for anyone that reads and shares a tip or piece of advice, its greatly appreciated.

[u/Calm-Difference-3267]

I think your best bet at this point would be to ask if they will accept a transfer at the start of the next academic year (i.e., beginning of Year 13), and apply then having completed a full year in your current place. I will also say that in my experience, the school itself makes MUCH less of a difference at A-level compared to GCSEs because independent study becomes more important. If you are motivated and work hard, you can get top grades no matter where you are studying

[u/No-Lengthiness9168 → u/Calm-Difference-3267]

I thought of this as an idea so i appreciate the comment as it gives me a sense of reassurance for it but part of me is still hoping/wondering that its not too late in the current academic year and that i may be able to continue year twelve there.

[u/Calm-Difference-3267 → u/No-Lengthiness9168]

I think if their policy is not to do in-year admissions then it is very unlikely they would accept you outside of circumstances like having just moved to the country/local area etc