<p>Tufts. I'd go there over Barnard. Reputation does matter somewhat. </p>
<p>And Bruster, you got into YALE?? I am so jealous of you! :) That university is way too awesome to turn down. Although Dartmouth is also nice, since it's so small. Unless you want to do business, columbia wouldn't be better than your other choices.</p>
<p>GAH! I have to choose tonight between Yale and Stanford! Only 4 hours left! :( I don't know what to do...</p>
<p>I would say Tufts from looking at your reasoning. You should go where you will be the happiest instead of trying to set yoursself set up type of thing.</p>
<p>And for the people who attend Tufts, I was wondering if anybody has any advice for me as I'm looking to apply there next year as a transfer?</p>
<p>well do you want california or do you want CT? Where are you from? Do you like how Yale has something like 12 colleges and they're communities within communities? How did you feel when you visited them?</p>
<p>don't go to Barnyard.</p>
<p>I think when you are picking from schools that good, I think you need to toss the academic departments aside and look at STUDENT LIFE. I mean, you will be spending your next four years at a great school regardless, so you might as well make it as fun and enjoyable as possible!</p>
<p>Tufts/Barnard, Columbia/Dartmouth, Yale/Stanford are all so even in each argument, so pick where YOU want to be, with academics tossed aside. If you like the city, then Barnard/Tufts. If you like the outdoors or a rural campus, then Dartmouth. If your a west coast guy/gal, then Stanford. If you like the idea of living in Harry Potter-style "colleges" competing year-long, then choose Yale. You can't go wrong with any of those choices!</p>
<p>Go for the one that is better academics wise! Not look wise, city/ social wise, and gender wise... I'd look at the overall greatness of the subjects and courses. Dont focus your attention on the people and social life.. It is time to study. Focus on the courses. Whichever is better.. Good LUCk</p>
<p>CROSS REGISTER!!! I HATE U-- UGH YALE AND STANFROD.. MAN UR ToOO GOOOD</p>
<p>sonachowdhary is wrong. the academics at these schools are pretty much even in strength. the other factors will be more important in terms of where you'll have the best experience.</p>
<p>Because of this thread, I have re-visited Columbia forum again. The first time was because my daughter was very interested in Columbia. I just remembered how many Columbia students/alums just had nothing nice to say about Barnard girls. This time around, posters on the Columbia forum are still arguing with each other, are being nasty to prospective students, and still complaining about Barnard's 28% admittance rate. You do not see that kind of hostility on any other college forum. I am sure there are a lot of nice, normal people at Columbia and Barnard. I do not mean to offend anyone from CC and Barnard, but it makes you wonder why those students/alums go at each other like that.</p>
<p>A college experience is professor, campus, internship, but most importantly it's students you will be spending your time with. They are the people that may be your best friend for life, best man/maid of honor, and probably your spouse. Dean of admission at Tufts said at their open house, "Look around, you may be looking at your mother-in-law today. It puts a total different perspective on today, huh?"</p>
<p>President Shapiro said to parents on move-in day: "You're not losing a daughter, you're gaining a college." And there's also some cheesy quote about how you don't go to college to meet your husband, you go to college to meet your bridesmaids. Barnard really does have a warm and welcoming community. On warm days like today, everyone lies on Lehman Lawn, and friends, floormates, classmates, even professors are constantly coming up to you on the grass and saying hi. </p>
<p>I go to Barnard and the talk on CC forums makes me uncomfortable. I agree that it doesn't happen at other schools, and I don't entirely understand--I can see how it would make anyone not want to go to Barnard. But right now, I'm sitting in Butler Library working on a paper due later this week, surrounded by people working hard and not making snippy comments at each other. Back in my suite, I know my friends are making popcorn and watching movies; some other friends are out at the bars celebrating the last day of classes. I don't know how late I'll be here, but I know I'll be able to meet up with my friends downtown later, or go out for a cup of coffee and dessert at a diner open till 2 a.m., or walk around campus and enjoy the crazy fact that I'm in NYC. Tomorrow I'm going to my internship in the financial district (at a non-profit, bizarrely enough), and having a picnic dinner with friends. I can't imagine being anywhere else, and I feel like everyone else at Barnard says the same thing. I guess if you don't want to go to school with girls who get sappy about their college, don't come here.</p>
<p>scarf -- great post.</p>
<p>It's kind of funny, because almost everyone on this board told me to choose Tufts. And when I wrote my original post I was definately leaning that way! But I am pretty sure I'm actually going to Barnard. I just have an easier time seeing myself there. And I thought I wanted the campus thing.. but I LOVE the city and have always wanted to live there at some point - so why not now? </p>
<p>It's a hard decision, and I dont know if its the right decision, or if there is a right decision... I hope I feel the same way in the morning, though ! </p>
<p>Good luck to everyone still deciding.</p>
<p>Great post scarfmadess.</p>
<p>When I visited Barnard, everyone asked "What about the Columbia/Barnard relationship?" All the upperclassmen rolled their eyes and said it's not a big deal and that they didn't know why so many people hyped up the supposed hostility between Barnard and Columbia girls. Everyone I talked to said it was only between first-years first semester because after that everyone realized Barnard girls are just as smart as Columbia girls and vice virsa. For those of you deciding between wherever and Barnard, don't take into account the supposed tension between Barnard and Columbia.</p>
<p>I chose Barnard because of the amazing opportunities. The fact that you can get free Broadway tickets, free admission to the Met, free housing for a summer internship in NYC, amazing professors and NO grad. students, and the greatest city in the world, NYC! Good luck to everyone else making their decision! BARNARD '11! :D</p>
<p>i'm in the same situation as you and i'm hyperventilating like crazy because i can't decide between my two colleges and the deadline is kind of tomorrow(!!) arghh.
sorry, that wasn't a very useful post. but i understand what you are going through, with the pro-con lists and not wanting to make the wrong decision. people tell me that i'll be fine at either but i always have my doubts and what if's.... ok i'm not very good at this so i'll stop, but i'm sure whichever you decide will be great! i hope it's same for me...</p>
<p>aww good luck moonwave. It is so stressful. I totally know what you mean, i have a couple friends that keep saying its no big deal, youll be fine either way but on the other hand it seems like a huge decision! Good luck and... as annoying as it is.. im sure you will be happy wherever you hoose, attract similar people, etc. :)</p>
<p>you guys, let me spell it to you out clear and simple...T-O-O-L-A-T-E!!! you had an entire month, if you couldn't decide it in a month, you obviously can't decide in a day!! only thing to do....write down their names on pieces of ****, close ur eyes and just pick on...and pray to god that you pick the right one of course.</p>
<p>BRUSTER</p>
<p>Yale...hands down....higher ranked, residential colleges....there's no comparison on that one.</p>
<p>BRUSTER</p>
<p>No way, Stanford all the way!! If you want an international reputation, Stanford wins hands down over Yale...and west coast is BEAUUUTIFULL..</p>
<p><--- with orasool, here. F*** Yale, Stanford all the way.</p>