<p>Well, the Barnard faculty is absolutely amazing both in terms of their qualifications & their openness & engagement with students. That is the one thing that really struck me when I visited my daughter -- I was only there one week day, it as a Friday when there generally are no classes, and I ended up having conversations with two different professors.</p>
<p>That is very exciting, Sharone! Welcome to Barnard!</p>
<p>And I do echo all that has been said about the accessability of Barnard's faculty. The dept. head of my d's major is her advisor and she says he is very, very friendly and helpful and supportive. LOL, I make the guy sound like a Boy Scout or something, but hopefully you get the idea!</p>
<p>I think you made the right decision. Unless $$$ is an issue, I don't think turning Tufts down was a bad idea.</p>