How serious is Bard?

floraha
Wed, 21 Mar 2018 01:16:09 +0000

I was recently accepted to Bard and I’m seriously considering the school as it puts such a strong focus on writing and critical inquiry. Ideally, I would likely to pursue a career in international diplomacy/foreign service. Reading up on Bard, I get the (probably wrongful) impression that although students are highly intelligent, it is not necessarily a school that would be competitive in pre-pro programs like those at, say, Smith. I consider myself creative, a lit geek, but also a realist. If I choose Bard, do I hold a chance at a competitive grad placement in the same way I would if I went to a school like CMC or Smith? I’m a fan of Bard’s intensive IR + Globalization program in Manhattan, but I am not sure what other opportunities they offer for students with similar interests. Another question-I tried looking up grad placements but only found a short list from 2015. If anyone has any updated info that would be great! Thanks