pestofesto

They're my favorites. I can't decide which I should apply early to.

Help!? Suggestions..?!


Thanks!

mythmom

You don't give us much to go on. Yes, both are in cities, but beyond that, these are very different schools.

Click on "Why a woman's college" on Barnard's website and see how you feel about what is written. That should give you a good idea of whether Penn or Barnard is your more ideal destination.

My D attended Barnard and chose it over Brown to apply ED. She has graduated, but would still make the same choice.

Others would feel completely differently.

calmom

You need to apply to the school you truly want to attend the most. If you are undecided, you shouldn't apply to either ED.

pestofesto

See, I love both of the schools' academic rigor as well as their proximities to cities. And of course, I'm a feminist! Also, I feel that both schools have ample opportunity for scientific research (my calling) as well as vibrant world language curriculums (my other passion). As I survey my heaping list, these two schools seem to be flawless.

Please offer your suggestions as to what one school has that the other doesn't.

mythmom

I am biased in Barnard's favor. I think the combination of LAC in a university setting is unmatched. Women's colleges support women's success in the sciences. Did you look at the link I suggested? I will be helpful.

On the other hand, Penn has coed dorms and more involvement with guys.

At Barnard/Columbia you will have guy friends at Columbia, but it is a bit different from living with them in your dorms.