<p>This is nothing new – during the C250 celebrations in 2003-04, there were flags and posters featuring “Columbians ahead of their time,” including former Barnard students and alums like Zora Neale Hurston (on checking the site, it looks like she also attended GSAS). There were also posters of people who didn’t graduate, like the Beats.</p>
<p>As CPT points out, Barnard has the best of both worlds – it’s own sense of community, a great alumni network and access to all Columbia facilities.</p>
<p>I don’t know remember why, but technically Barnard isn’t part of the Ivy League. When I was on Ivy Council, a male GS student championed Barnard for the council, but there was some definition in the bylaws which pointed to BC not being an Ivy and thus prevented inclusion. But then, graduate schools did not have representatives on Ivy Council, either.</p>
<p>I originally wanted to go to Barnard, but they didn’t accept older students (except former Barnard students), so they directed me to GS. I found the profs more accessible at Barnard. I’d certainly encourage any daughters I have to apply there.</p>