<p>Since Barnard’s name does not appear anywhere on this thread (though Bryn Mawr’s does) I will add it to the mix. Barnard gets bashed on Wellesley/Smith threads, too, even though its admit rate is lower (not that I think that’s important.)</p>
<p>D would have happily attended Mt. Holyoke had Barnard not accepted her too, and had she not really wanted to be in NYC.</p>
<p>And for those who are looking to transfer, Barnard accepts many transfer students and has a very active transfer program. Transfers have their own dorm and really bond.</p>
<p>I think all these schools are incredible places but I was put off by the claim that “Wellesley and Smith are superior” that permeates their boards. There is no evidence to support this. </p>
<p>Each school has its own stat to bolster it; all offer a superior liberal arts education.</p>