<p>Hello Girls, </p>
<p>I am really interested in majoring in Math but also thinking of engineering.<br>
I really like Barnard, and it’s my first choice. But If I apply to Barnard I wouldn’t have the chance to study engineering. So I was wondering If I changed my mind after enrolling, would I still have the chance to transfer to SEAS ?</p>
<p>Barnard doesn’t have any relationship with SEAS that would enhance or improve the ability to transfer into the program. </p>
<p>If you like Barnard and are contemplating Engineering, look at Smith. (I may be mistaken but I believe that is the only one of the former Seven Sisters that offers an Engineering program)</p>
<p>If you major in math at Barnard, I think you would end up taking most of your math classes at Columbia. There aren’t very many math majors at Barnard. Whether that is a “pro” or a “con” is really up to you – I’m just pointing that out because I don’t know what features of Barnard you are finding attractive.</p>
<p>Barnard has a 3-2 program with SEAS, wherein you spend three years at Barnard and two at SEAS, and get two degrees. You might want to look into that.</p>
<p>@calmom, I am interested in Barnad, because it has a special experience (I think) because of it being small liberal arts college that is affiliated with a large research university, and for the 9 ways o knowing ( I think it’s better than the core or anything else) and other factors, such as NY City and many others. I am also thinking of applying to Smith, still not sure about my college list. </p>
<p>@502w, I checked that out and i like this program, but I am an international student, so do you think the same amount of FA I would get at Barnard would be given to me at Columbia? I am afraid that after I join the program, I wouldn’t be able to continue because of the cost.</p>
<p>Barnard does not promise to meet the need of internationals. And you are right, Barnard financial aid would not transfer to Columbia. I don’t know about the 3/2 program with SEAS. My daughter had applied to the combined program with SIPA (a master’s in 5 years) – she would have kept her financial aid for year #4 at Barnard but then have little or no prospect of aid for the year #5 in SIPA. She didn’t get into the program, so it didn’t matter in the long run – but that’s another caveat about the combined programs: there is no guarantee of getting accepted. The Dean who handled the apps considered her to be a particularly strong candidate – only one applicant from Barnard was accepted that year and it happened to be someone other than my d. Again – I don’t know about the program with SEAS, I’m just saying that the fact that a college has a particular program does not mean that the student will necessarily be able to get the benefit. </p>
<p>If you need financial aid, you should cast a wide net with your college apps.</p>
<p>majd122,</p>
<p>As a matter of fact, Barnard, along with many other liberal arts colleges, indeed has a relation with CU School of Engineering. There is either 3-2 or 4-2 Undergraduate Combined Program with Columbia and if you satisfy certain criteria (GPA, favorable instructor recommendations, and completion of prerequisite classes), your admission to the program is guaranteed. Just as Barnard’s financial aid, Columbia’s FA is need-based only (no merit scholarships), however, financial aid for foreign students is limited. </p>
<p>With this program, you would graduate with BA from Barnard and BS from Columbia Engineering School.</p>
<p>As to the math major, you would take most classes at CU.</p>
<p>There is also a 4-2 Graduate Combined Program that doesn’t have guaranteed acceptance.</p>
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