<p>Just had a breif inquiry. Wellesley versus Barnard. Which is a better opportunity for a woman's college? Which has more options etc.</p>
<p>I really think both are excellant schools with excellant opportunities. Not sure what you mean by “options”, but both have TONS…It depends on what you want
Wellesley has more of a campus, has great (but more difficult) cross registering opportunities and an AMAZING alumnae network. Plus, their FinAid is pretty awesome
Barnard has less of a campus, but it’s right next door to Columbia. It also has an amazing alumnae network and pretty good finaid(not as good as wellesley’s) Plus, you’d be in NYC</p>
<p>It really depends on what you want. Barnard doesn’t appeal to me, but so many girls LOVE it…</p>
<p>Both are excellent. Depends on what you like and where you feel comfortable and inspired. I think academically and advising wise, both are excellent and comparable. When we visited Wellesley’s campus, I felt it was in a league of its own, it is a very nurturing environment. Barnard is happening and although part of NYC, the campus and Diana center is fabulous. So, really, go visit and then decide which environment is best for you. You can’t go wrong either way.</p>
<p>^ spell excellent correctly noob</p>
<p>But which school is a better school for pre-meds? ( Consider the research opportunies and other qualities that Med Schools look for). And what about the Colombia diplomas that Barnard students get?</p>
<p>awesome08, I don’t know much about pre-med issues at Barnard, but being pre-med at Wellesley is super popular because we have great science programs and lots of research opportunities. I think the figure that admissions tells us is that we have an over 70% acceptance rate to medical school and that the national acceptance rate is approximately 30%.</p>
<p>Wellesley is the bomb.</p>
<p>My wife and I loved Wellesley, and both daughters chose Barnard. They weren’t doing that to be rebellious. Go with your gut after you visit both campuses. That’s how the decision was made in our family.</p>
<p>As to premed opportunities, there is no difference. Both schools have excellent reputations and research opportunities. I sat on the admissions committee at the medical school where I teach. The school doesn’t matter if it is at the level of the top LACs and Universities here on CC. Excellent GPA and MCAT will prove that you can do the work. ECs make you interesting and desirable. Character is the one thing we cannot teach. Leadership is very desirable. The name of your school matters about 0.1 %.</p>