Most Respected (Best) Women's College?

<p>Smith College</p>

<p>Bryn Mawr! Although I would have to say that the rankings of the seven sisters goes like this:
Wellesley
Smith
Bryn Mawr
Barnard
MoHo</p>

<p>I have to agree with that poster that says Barnard gets overshadowed by Columbia.</p>

<p>The legacy of being a Smithie is more notable, influential, important.
In terms of simply academic prestige, Wellesley is most likely paramount.</p>

<p>I speak well of the & sister schools with a particular emphasis on Wellesley & Smith is good too. Bryn Mawr is also quite reputable.</p>

<p>Wellesley-one of the original sisters & an institution known for its renowned alumni is the top women’s school hands down.</p>

<p>I would say Wellesley. Or Barnard (part of Columbia).</p>

<p>It depends on field of study. I graduated from Mount Holyoke College which is respected as a superior institution in academic science fields, but the sciences at MHC are VERY competitive. I believe international relations and economics graduates at MHC go far as well. </p>

<p>I am not a science person myself, but found my academic disciplines to be enjoyable and rigorous (sociology and psychology).</p>

<p>Of course, I have to add that what people tell you they think is the “best” institution should not be your main concern! You need to think about location, traditions, opportunities, academics, and extra-curricular activities, visit the campuses and decide which one is the best fit for you. Someone might say they think one school is better than the others, but each institution has its own strengths and weaknesses and you need to find out which institution most aligns with your goals and personality!</p>

<p>Best luck to you!</p>

<p>Smith, obviously :-p</p>

<p>Why is Mills not being discussed. I understand it’s not on the proper coast, but still superior as far as Women’s studies are concerned.</p>

<p>William Smith is also a women’s college with the distinction of being coordinated with Hobart College, an all male intitution. My feeling is that you have the best of both worlds. a coed environment yet with all the advantages of attending a womwn’s college.</p>

<p>I would have to say Bryn Mawr. Though I’m a bit biased as a current student myself. But you should go to the college that’s best for you. Any of the seven sisters would be an excellent choice, so I would recommend going to the one that fits you best, where you feel most at home.
Bryn Mawr ended up being the best choice for me not just because of the rigorous academic programs and opportunities, but because I felt like this college could be home. Every time I came to campus for a tour or perspective student weekend, I was so impressed by the campus and by the other students. I felt inspired by the upperclasswomen and by my peers. Here were people that could challenge me and inspire me to grow, not only as a student, but as a woman. And I can say, now as a student, 3 years of being here, I still feel the same way. Bryn Mawr has helped me become the woman I want to be. That is why I knew this was the place for me.
Best of luck to you!</p>

<p>Wellesley, of course. Ever notice how many notable women, in any field, are Wellesley alums? A lot. :)</p>

<p>I’m biased, although I haven’t gone to a women’s college. Anyway, before I went on a college search, the only women’s college I had heard of was Smith. Smith since I knew two bright, respectable girls who went there. Okay, that’s a lie. I heard of Wellesley, too, but I’m not sure that I knew which was Wellesley and which was Wesleyan, hahaha. I live in a tiny RI town as a first gen college student, so I’ve heard more of East coast women’s colleges…then again, the Seven Sisters are there, so it makes sense, anyway.</p>

<p>I’d say that Wellesley probably has the biggest name. If you were to ask ten random people on the street to name a women’s college, I have little doubt that it would be the most frequently named of the sisters. </p>

<p>Barnard is another big one, and it’s my personal favorite. It does get overshadowed by Columbia to most people (where I live most people don’t know what Barnard is until I tell them it’s Columbia’s “sister school”), but employers (especially those in NYC) know and immensely respect Barnard as an institution completely separate from Columbia. It also has the resources of NYC and an Ivy League university so I’d say it’s the most connected women’s college because it offers so many incredible internships. </p>

<p>So from the perspective of a prospie, I think Wellesley has the biggest name and Barnard offers the most opportunities. Still, we’ll see what happens after I apply - I plan on applying to every sister school aside from MHC and BMC, since MHC is a bit secluded for my taste and BMC is about five minutes away from where I live. I think my personal preference has been made clear, though.</p>

<p>Mount Holyoke College, the first of the Seven Sisters, celebrated its 174th anniversary yesterday. Nuff said.</p>

<p>I’m biased, but definitely Smith.</p>

<p>Definitely Bryn Mawr (academic reputation and quality of education).</p>

<p>I’m with MissGen. Go for Smith; it’s the best.</p>

<p>Since it’s been a while, I’ll put my two cents in again. Mount Holyoke!</p>

<p>For my daughter, the 2 best women’s colleges are Barnard and Wellesley and these are the only 2 that she applied to.</p>