<p>I need something to distract me from the fact that we find out decisions in less than a month, so I was just wondering…</p>
<p>Why did you apply to Barnard/decide to attend Barnard? What was the deciding factor?</p>
<p>For me, it’s the proximity to New York City and its array of internship opportunities. Also, the faculty and the ability to take classes at Columbia. The verdict’s still out on the all-girls thing, but since it’s so close to Columbia and guys are in a lot of the classes, I don’t foresee it being a problem.</p>
<p>I would love to hear other viewpoints. 26-ish days!!!</p>
<p>Just a note - my daughter definitely is not into the all-girl thing, but she has indeed made friends with guys at Columbia & GS. You just need to participate in some sort of clubs or activities and you won't have a problem meeting them.</p>
<p>My daughter's experience so far does make me glad that she did not consider or apply to any other women's colleges, though. (I had been prodding her in that direction, but she wasn't interested). I can see now that she needs to have male friends to be happy. There is so much going on in New York that it isn't a problem - my d. also has friends at other colleges like CUNY and NYU, so her social life really isn't limited to campus life. The only limitation really is that she is in an all-female dorm -- but I don't think that is so much of an issue, except that it might make it a little harder to meet men at first. However, the social activities during O-week are all done in combination with Columbia, so it isn't that hard.</p>
<p>My d chose Barnard because it was the only school she found that offered excellent academics with a dynamic and challenging opportunity to continue her dance training. Added bonus is the opportunity afforded (by virtue of being in NYC) her to audition, if she so desires, for various professional producitons. Turns out she is now focusing more on developing her internship possiblities for the summer (in a lab, no less), but last year she did work in a professional regional theater during part of the summer.</p>
<p>No problem with her meeting guys, either. All the best to you and all the other prospies here!</p>
<p>My D chose Barnard because of New York and because she liked the students whom she had met when visiting the campus. She loved going to museums and the opera. She still loves it.</p>
<p>Also Bad1017, I was figuring on the same time as you did for this years letters to arrive. Have you gotten more solid info from the college. I was just basing it on last years date.</p>
<p>My daughter had her heart set on coming to NY. Barnard gave good financial aid; NYU didn't. So when it comes down to it, that's pretty much it. My d. really felt positively about Barnard and had a great interview when she visited, and she also really like the Columbia campus (she said it was the most beautiful of any she had seen, but I think she defines "beautiful" in very urban term - the next-most-impressive campus to her eyes was Chicago). But we honestly felt that Barnard was such a reach for her that we didn't focus very much on specific aspects about Barnard -- it would have been like planning on how to invest lottery winnings before the numbers are picked. </p>
<p>I am typing this right now from my daughter's dorm room! I am visiting her this weekend. I arrived pretty late so I haven't seen any of the campus -- other than the gate and the sign that says "Barnard". The dorm room is huge -- she is in Sulzberger and there are high ceilings and plenty of space. I only met a couple of her friends in passing (in the hallways) - but they all seem really nice. </p>
<p>One thing I find amazing, remembering my own college days, is how quiet her dorm is. I was a little worried that kids in the dorm would be uncomfortable with someone's mom staying - but my daughter assured me that it wouldn't be a problem -- and sure enough, there's nothing going on here that anyone would need to hide from their mom. (No naked parties or drunken orgies). So I guess the word so far is that if you are looking for a party school... it's not Barnard. :)</p>
<p>I think interviews just give an extra little boost, but don't hurt you. I had one with an alumnus who I know reported back; it is simply more human contact, which probably makes it easier for them to see who you are behind all of your stats. </p>
<p>I applied to Barnard because it was a women's college (although it's the only all-female school I applied to) and because of its location (lots of research/internship opportunities, more cultural and eclectic diversions than what I experience in TC, etc.), as well as its small size. Crossing my fingers!</p>
<p>mardad, I was just going off last year's date. I haven't heard anything specific yet. If they keep to the same schedule though (which I hope they do) they'll mail decisions on 3/23!!! Good luck everyone!!</p>