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<p>Hello! I am trying to make a final decision on whether to apply to Barnard. If anyone could look over this, and tell me my chances that would be fantastic! Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>GPA 3.98 (unweighted)
Class Rank 5/109
ACT 29 writing- 9
I have not taken the SAT, and have no plans to take it, because all the schools I am applying to do not require it. </p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
President of National Honor Society
President of Foreign Language And Global Studies Club
President and Founder of (my school’s) Human Rights Advocacy Group
Secretary of Science Club
Varsity Quiz Bowl
Varsity Cross-Country (9), Manager Cross-Country (10 & 11)
Active Participant in Musical Theatre (9-12) Lead and Supporting Roles</p>

<p>Other things:
Girl’s State Participant
Boone Electric Co-op Washington D.C. Youth Tour Winner </p>

<p>In my free time I run half-marathons. </p>

<p>Core Classes:
Government, World History, Dual Credit American History, Dual Credit Psychology, Contemporary Issues,
English I-III, Mythology, Multicultural Literature
French I-III
Spanish I-II
German I
Algebra II, Geometry, Math Analysis, Calculus,
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Dual Credit Biology </p>

<p>Senior Year Core Classes:
AP European History
AP Government & U.S. Politics
French IV
Spanish III
Dual Credit Algebra
Statistics
Dual Credit Composition I/II
Contemporary Literature
(and maybe AP Microeconomics)</p>

<p>What do you think? Do I have a decent chance of getting in? Should I apply ED? </p>

<p>Also can anyone tell me about financial aid situation at Barnard? I have read a few posts on the matter, but they are all from a couple of years ago… </p>

<p>Also, does anyone know any specifics about Barnard’s International Relations and Political Science programs? </p>

<p>Thank you!!!</p>

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<p>If you need to (a) “try to decide” and (b) need to know about the “financial aid situation” … DO NOT APPLY ED !!!</p>

<p>ED is for students who are really, truly, absolutely, completely sure they want to attend Barnard AND are certain they will be able to afford to attend if admitted.</p>

<p>Barnard does not offer an IR major, but you can have an IR focus as part of a poli sci major. That was my d’s major and some of her profs & advisers had very impressive credentials in that area. For the most part, she seemed very happy with the quality of the classes & the profs who taught in her major. She found employment in her field immediately upon graduation, though I’d note she took initiative to go above and beyond Barnard’s offerings along the way.</p>