<p>I love everything about Barnard! The location, reputation, and academic caliber–it’s all phenomenal. </p>
<p>However, I am not a woman. Do you have any suggestions for a male-friendly version of Barnard? Thanks a bunch!</p>
<p>Well, you could apply to Columbia and take as many classes as possible at Barnard. That is what one well-known Columbia English prof suggested to a good friend of my Ds when he (the good friend) was trying to decide between Columbia College and Dartmouth and his flagship state University (which is where he ended up going—great honors scholarship opportunity). </p>
<p>If that is not something you’d want to pursue (and it’s certainly not a “sure thing” for anyone these days!), you could look into other smallish Liberal Arts colleges. Unfortunately, I don’t know of one located in NYC, though…</p>
<p>Best to you.</p>
<p>There is no exact correlate. My S, the brother of a Barnard student, often expressed the same feeling. He did apply to, and was accepted to the University of Chicago which has many similar attributes, though is not a LAC. For some reasons, known only to himself, he didn’t apply to Columbia.</p>
<p>I don’t know if your post is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but there are many wonder college options. If you are serious, identify what you like best about Barnard and apply to similar schools. If it’s NYC you have options; if it’s a LAC, you have options. If its connection to a research university, you have options. You won’t find one school that meets all the criteria, but you have wonderful schools to consider. Good luck.</p>
<p>Agree with all of the above. If there isn’t a perfect match for all 3 criteria you listed (location, reputation, LAC, academic caliber, etc) which would you be willing to compromise on? If its location, I’d throw Vassar into the ring.</p>
<p>Good way NOT to meet boys (do all of the following) : take all your classes at Barnard, participate only in extracurriculars like ballet, never leave your dorm/hall (this one was tough for me).
I met a lot of boys through the program CUE. I make an effort to sit next to guys during the first week of classes.</p>
<p>It certainly looks like a tongue-in-cheek post to me, mythmom! </p>
<p>isaiahstock, if you’re looking for a school with great “location, reputation, and academic caliber,” how about West Point. It’s an awesome school that has all the things you’re looking for and it’s very male friendly! Plus it’s only about an hour drive from Barnard! And need I say that “every girl’s crazy about sharp dressed man!”</p>
<p>Get outta here:), isaiahstock, are you just trying to stir trouble here?</p>
<p>I’ll certainly look into Vassar! Thanks!</p>
<p>I apologize, but i don’t understand what is tongue in cheek about my posts. I certainly didn’t mean to stor anything up!</p>
<p>this is totally legit. don’t feel bad about what you’ve said. i’m sure you have other reasons to go to barnard as well.</p>
<p>I also agree that it is a legit question. I often wished that my son could have had the option of Barnard - he would have loved a highly selective LAC in Manhattan. (He chose a suburban LAC instead, but did not finish there, and I think location was part of the problem.)</p>
<p>I totally misread. OOOPS</p>
<p>I think Vassar is a good alternative, but for some NYU would be. It depends what what is most important about Barnard to you.</p>