This article was co-authored by Ashley Pritchard, MA. Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.
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Whether you're moving to a new place or need a new academic setting, transferring high schools can be an intimidating process. Adapting to a new environment is hard, which is why it's important to establish strong relationships with your new teachers, peers, and counselors. There are strategies you can take, such as gathering necessary paperwork or taking a tour of your new school, that can make transferring high schools feel less stressful.