rocket6louise

thanks Smithie, i think you put it plainly

This is not to attack, this is to talk about the ups

wej

RE: Barnard

Yeah, I think that was really harsh. Here's why I loved it:
- excellent programs in English, Creative Writing, and Anthropology
- access to extensive internship opportunities
- access to a research university
- brilliant faculty
- small class sizes
- location (NYC!)

heffeli

Smith is so cool....

padawank

Bryn Mawr is amazing, I love it.

MissPickwickian

Smith is by far my favorite---I'm attracted to the location, the innovative housing, the emphasis on science, and the great disability services. However, I would also love to go to Agnes Scott, a similar women's college that's closer to my hometown.

My least favorite women's college is Mount Holyoke. Once upon a time Mount Holyoke was my first choice, but the admissions office responded to my request for an interview with a terseness one associates with traffic cops. As for my "I'm interested, here's more about me" e-mail, they didn't even bother writing back. The whole business made me worry about the level of kindness (or lack thereof!) in the ranks of the MHC administration. Let's just say that they lost themselves an applicant.

SmithieandProud

Another pitch to keep things positive, ladies! I've met many MHC folks and they are all very kind and warm. But you have every right to feel put off and make your own choices. Just keep in mind that it's hard for admissions officers to be "on" all the time (though lord knows they try) and sometimes things slip and don't get handled properly. Important not to take it too personally, though again, totally valid for you to think the way you do.

padawank

See, I had a totally different Mt Holyoke admissions experience. They were one of the most personalized admissions groups of any of the colleges I applied to. I went to a summer visit, and when I got home I had three handwritten notes waiting for me, one that had been drawn on by my guide that referenced off-hand comments I had made, which really impressed me. Whenever I emailed them, they were the only college to respond within 24 hours, and they made sure to keep up a steady stream of personal letters, phone calls, and emails throughout my admissions process. While I didn't end up going there, the personal attention I received kept it in second place, above other "higher ranked" colleges. For me, they were phenomenal.

juillet

Spelman! My alma mater!

If I had to pick a women's college besides my alma mater, it would be Barnard. I wanted to apply to Barnard in high school soooooooooooo badly (and Columbia as well) but I knew I wouldn't be able to afford either school. Lucky I'm at Columbia for graduate school; I'd love to teach a class at Barnard given the chance! (I applied to be a residence hall director at Barnard and got pretty far in the application process, but ultimately was not selected for the job.)

Rwasko

SMITH and Mills.