<p>I know plenty of kids who got in to Vassar who didn’t get in to Bard. I say this so you won’t discount Vassar for apparent selectivity alone. Visit both and see which one your D feels better about. They aren’t the same. My D never even considered Vassar beyond the first pass and, from her friends there who express jealousy over her courses and opportunities at Bard, feels she made the right decision.</p>