<p>Another pitch to keep things positive, ladies! I’ve met many MHC folks and they are all very kind and warm. But you have every right to feel put off and make your own choices. Just keep in mind that it’s hard for admissions officers to be “on” all the time (though lord knows they try) and sometimes things slip and don’t get handled properly. Important not to take it too personally, though again, totally valid for you to think the way you do.</p>
<p>See, I had a totally different Mt Holyoke admissions experience. They were one of the most personalized admissions groups of any of the colleges I applied to. I went to a summer visit, and when I got home I had three handwritten notes waiting for me, one that had been drawn on by my guide that referenced off-hand comments I had made, which really impressed me. Whenever I emailed them, they were the only college to respond within 24 hours, and they made sure to keep up a steady stream of personal letters, phone calls, and emails throughout my admissions process. While I didn’t end up going there, the personal attention I received kept it in second place, above other “higher ranked” colleges. For me, they were phenomenal.</p>
<p>Spelman! My alma mater! :D</p>
<p>If I had to pick a women’s college besides my alma mater, it would be Barnard. I wanted to apply to Barnard in high school soooooooooooo badly (and Columbia as well) but I knew I wouldn’t be able to afford either school. Lucky I’m at Columbia for graduate school; I’d love to teach a class at Barnard given the chance! (I applied to be a residence hall director at Barnard and got pretty far in the application process, but ultimately was not selected for the job.)</p>
<p>SMITH and Mills.</p>
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<p><em>Of course</em> NYC and the Columbia affiliation distinguishes Barnard from other all-women’s colleges. These are legit facets of the institution as much as anything else is. That’s one of the silliest arguments I’ve ever heard. That’s like saying “Well, if ____ didn’t have a beautiful rural campus, a strong math department and a popular sports team, no one would want to go there!” It’s just illogical.</p>
<p>The fact that Barnard has these advantages, attracts a very different set of prospectives than Smith, or Wellesley does. Of course they are part of the reasons why a girl would go there. But to boil its attractions down to the surrounding area would be a crude simplification, and discrediting Barnard’s caliber as an excellent institution regardless. You’re forgetting that Barnard, despite its geographic advantages, maintains its own longstanding traditions, academic strengths and weaknesses, and an overall unique flavor.</p>
<p>Personally, I’m applying for the whole package, not just the for the location or affiliation itself. Otherwise I could have just applied to NYU or Columbia, neither of which made the cut for my list.</p>
<p>Actually, as a Barnard parent, I think what stands out the most for me is the quality of the faculty together with their close and supportive relationship with their students. I’m also impressed with the positive relationship the students have with their administration. The same situation as to faculty/administration - student relationships does not seem to exist at the school across the street.</p>
<ol>
<li>Scripps</li>
<li>Barnard</li>
</ol>
<p>Smith 
…10 char</p>
<p>barnard, for sure</p>
<p>Not that I am voting, but I visited Barnard and Bryn Mawr. Barnard kills, and Bryn Mawr is so quiet.</p>
<p>Wellesley!</p>
<p>I like them all …but my personal favorite is Wellesley! I’m going there next year :)</p>
<p>Spelman all the way</p>
<p>Spelman is the most fascinating women’s college in the world. It cannot be compared to by any other Women’s College. Smith, MHC, Barnard, Wellelsley,and Agnes Scott are all great and I would be honored to get into, but I would be proud to go to Spelman College.</p>
<p>My daughter and I saw Barnard, Smith, Wellesley, MHC, and Bryn Mywr and liked them all actually … my daughter was looking for an urban school so Barnard rose to the top … personally I also really liked the vibe of both the campus and the town for Smith. In general, the women’s schools are terrific schools that should be visited if a student is at all curious about them … I think most students will be pleasantly surprised.</p>
<p>I am praying i get into Wellesley RD, I was a QB Finalist(wasnt matched) and just hope this second try is different. And Wellsley is my absolute fave! :)</p>
<p>Barnard! Then Scripps, Wellesley, and so on =) </p>
<p>But to be honest, I’m pretty sure I like them all~</p>
<p>Bryn Mawr!!!</p>
<p>then maybe Wellesey, but only kindof.</p>
<p>I love the Bryn Mawr Campus and it’s location. love the BiCo/TriCo system. I heard one girl basically say that since you can take classes at haverford, swarthmore and even UPenn, you are basically just chosing where to sleep and with top ranked dorms and food (and awesome people) Bryn Mawr is Best!</p>
<p>But thats because thats what I was looking for: A women’s college experience, but with ways to take a break from it. When I really looked into Mount Holyoke and Smith, they weren’t as close to the 5 college consortium as I thought and I’m not exactly looking for the small town vibe, so I’m excited that Philly is right there near Bryn Mawr. I’ve taken the train, so I know they’re not lying.</p>
<p>Scripps and Barnard…I applied to Scripps, and I sort of wish I had applied to Barnard, but nothing doing, I suppose.</p>
<p>Smith, Barnard, then Welleseley. I’d be really excited to go to any of them, but prefer Smith.</p>