<p>Hi, I saw on ************** that one of the student’s favorite is Tom’s Diner. Can I ask what’s that?</p>
<p>Tom’s Diner is a diner pretty near campus … I’ve eaten there a few times (I’m a Barnard Dad) and think it is OK. That said I had to go to Tom’s since it is famous … it was used as the model for Monk’s on the Seinfeld show … [Tom’s</a> Restaurant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom’s_Restaurant]Tom’s”>Tom's Restaurant - Wikipedia) … so pretty much a must see for a Seinfeld fan.</p>
<p>Okay, thanks!</p>
<p>Tom’s is not just the model for Monk’s, the exterior sign was used on the show. If you were a regular Seinfeld watcher you’ll probably recognize it.</p>
<p>Also, Suzanne Vega wrote a song called Tom’s Diner about it.</p>
<p>The best thing about Tom’s is that it’s open 24 hours Thursday-Saturday. it’s a great place to get 3AM fries and milkshakes. (we rarely ordered “real” food there, but their milkshakes are pretty delicious.)</p>
<p>Does anyone have any info/knowledge about the film department and/or the joint human rights degree program? I’m interested in double majoring in these.</p>
<p>Also, how much are the “numbers” in the application typically weighed compared to other things? Are test scores looked at more that essays/recs/extra-curriculars? Thanks!</p>
<p>My daughter was a double major – American Studies and Human Rights. The Human Rights major is at Columbia, so if you pursue that you’ll be spending a lot of time on the east side of Broadway. There were some days she didn’t go to Barnard, and I know she missed it. She was living at 110th St. (official Barnard housing) and had days she didn’t step on campus but just went to class at Columbia. The American Studies is at Barnard, though, at least for Barnard women.</p>
<p>The Human Rights Department is disorganized and decentralized and not standardized, but it was very stimulating. She took grad courses as a sophomore which wasn’t the best option for a sterling GPA, but she really enjoyed it and learned a lot.</p>
<p>She became convinced that she wasn’t suited to International Human Rights (hence the American Studies major.)</p>
<p>I don’t know much about the film major but with all the films made and screened in NY, I’m sure there are many opportunities for growth.</p>
<p>Our younger daughter completed a film studies major, a premed emphasis and a physics minor. This included a semester in Italy. She is currently doing film production in grad school. She did not apply to medical school. She graduated with about 140 hrs of credit. So, what you are describing is doable. It may take some extra courses, but you can figure that out from the catalogue.</p>
<p>My impression about the admission process is that above certain scores it centers on the demonstrated interest in the essays and letters of recommendation. A high score doesn’t get you in but a low score may keep you out.</p>