<p>^I know it really is scary. A month ago I never thought the day would actually arrive when I’d know about all the schools I applied to. I only have 2 more decisions. I can’t even believe it.</p>
<p>what site are you guys logging onto?</p>
<p>I only have two more decisions as well: Tufts and Barnard. I’m not counting on Tufts (I’ll be thrilled with their waitlist), but I really wanted Barnard. However, I’ve spent the last few days accepting the real possibility of my rejection from Barnard and getting excited about my other options. Because, really, I’m lucky to have more options than most, right? I’m just looking at all the positives of my other schools. Like, at NYU I’ll be in LSP, which makes it really small and personal (I kind of wanted LSP when I applied so I was glad to get it) and it will really push me socially, which I’ll need for what I want to do when I’m older. So I’m just trying to be positive and trust that, though I don’t believe everything happens for a reason, everything works out in the end; things may suck, but in the end, you end up where you want to be if you’re willing to work for it. Remember girls: We’re all amazing. I believe in each and every one of you, even if you don’t always believe in yourselves.</p>
<p>hey guys,</p>
<p>i’ve been watching this discussion for a while now but JUST decided to post for the first time… you guys are all so supportive of one another and it made me want to post, too. :)</p>
<p>i’m getting nervous about barnard because i haven’t received anything in the mail yet and i can’t get into the events section. barnard is my second choice school - i was deferred ED from middlebury and just found out that i was rejected on saturday, but i’m kind of grateful because i’ve been thinking for the past month that barnard would be a much better fit for me. i’m nervous, but there’s only a few days left, right?</p>
<p>it’s so bizarre to think about how just over a month from now, almost everyone will have decided on the one school they’ll end up at. SO CRAZY.</p>
<p>Yay, mp! I’m happy that you’re feeling better about having other options. I actually started therapy earlier this year because I’ve had a lot of really bad stuff happen to me recently and I didn’t think I could take another bad thing, especially in the form of a Barnard rejection. I talked about it a lot with my therapist and her solution was really simple: find out more about the other colleges. It’s funny, I thought I knew a lot about the other colleges I applied to but when asked to talk about them I couldn’t tell her nearly as much as I could about Barnard. That weekend I had an interview with a Clark U. alum and it was fantastic. Clark was at the bottom of my list and now I think it’s actually my 3rd choice school! Finding out more about what colleges have to offer really helps with opening up to them. I know it’s hard because I think we both have pictured ourselves at Barnard exclusively for several years and we now might have to start imagining what life might be like elsewhere. And elsewhere is actually potentially pretty cool…just not what I expected.</p>
<p>Edit: goodluck Beccasays!</p>
<p>The idea of researching further schools you’ve gotten into is great! Each one has so much to offer…
BTW. One advantage to not getting into Barnard? Not having to put up with the Barnard’s-not-as-good-as-Columbia snobbery as evidenced over in the Barnard? thread in the Columbia forum. Seems many Columbia types are put off by Barnard stamping diplomas with a Columbia University seal. My, my.</p>
<p>I got waitlisted by BU today, its not a good sign but I would be lying if I said I was upset about it. If I were accepted to Barnard at this point it would be the biggest surprise. but all I can say is prepare yourself for rejection. The looking up schools strategy is a great idea it was also in this article my friend sent me :
[How</a> To Handle Rejection - Forbes.com](<a href=“http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/24/college-admission-letter-opinions-contributors-reject.html]How”>How To Handle Rejection)</p>
<p>Tufts is my first choice… so I’m DYING to get in.</p>
<p>AH!</p>
<p>Before Barnard was my third choice but now it’s a close second bc I was waitlisted at Wesleyan.</p>
<p>I got waitlisted from BU too, but at this point, I really could care less. I’m really waiting for Barnard!! @ the same time, I’m trying not to think about it. -__-
And to keep the california girls coalition updated, I’ve decided to appeal to UC Berkeley- I figure i’d be given priority if i’m really that close to being admitted & Merced does not have my major or anything close. So wish me luck :)</p>
<p>Go for it, foreverpetals! I’ve pretty much decided that the UCs are batty :)</p>
<p>Hi, okay, so I’ve been reading this post for awhile. I applied to Barnard and Wellesley. Everyone around where I live thinks I’m nuts for applying to 4 girls schools. Reading these posts makes me feel better (even if I haven’t heard from Barnard or Wellesley.)</p>
<p>^ If I could’ve done over my college applications, I would’ve prolly thrown in another women’s college - Smith :)</p>
<p>perkingnese09- I wish I threw in Scripps! I didn’t apply to anywhere in CA, and I’ve seen Scripps before I LOVED it, but I was too scared I’d be too far from home 
, o well, I think I made great choices so far. No matter what happens I’ll still love Barnard. :)</p>
<p>p.s. I have a strong feeling I’m going to Bryn Mawr, I can’t wait to go see it! :)</p>
<p>superwoman, i live literally right next to bryn mawr - within walking distance. i probably would have applied there if i didn’t live so close. it’s such a great school, beautiful campus, and you’re just 20 minutes away from philly so there’s always stuff to do. 
let me know if you have any questions because i can probably answer them.</p>
<p>beccasays- Thanks! Yea, is there clubs around? And things to do b/c I’ve never been there and I’m dying to try Philly’s steak lol. Also, I’m beyond OBSESSED with sneakers, Nike dunks in particular, are there cool spots to go to, if you know? I’m so excited! I really think that’s where I’m meant to be, now I just need to figure out how to make PA my home lol. </p>
<p>p.s. About the whole I can take classes at UPENN thing, I heard that I can be part of their groups and activities too…do you know if that’s true? b/c I was interested in this soror called AKA, but there’s none at BMC, but there is at UPENN…just curious. If you can’t answer that, it’s totally okay! Thanks muchoo! :)</p>
<p>no problem. :)</p>
<p>there’s a few clubs in the immediate area… older college students go to brownies which is a bar located nearby, and lots of people go to this place called kelly’s to watch the game. mostly, you’ll be headed to local parties (villanova, haverford, & harcum are all within walking distance). to go to any legit dance clubs / nice bars, you’ll need to head into the city which is no big deal because we have a system called regional rail that can get you there quickly. </p>
<p>the only cheese steaks (you call them philly steaks haha, but nobody says that around here…or at least people i know ) worth eating are in south philly - you can go to gino’s or pats which are on rival corners and are always in direct competition. lots of people also go to jim’s steaks which is on south street, a street full of stores / clubs / bars that EVERYONE goes to. if you want cool sneakers, that’s definitely where you’d head to.</p>
<p>i’m not sure about being a part of the activities, but in all honesty, i doubt it… it seems like a big stretch. </p>
<p>if there’s anything else you want to know, let me know. :)</p>
<p>Awesome, foreverpetals, good luck with Cal!</p>
<p>And that A1, A2, etc thing makes me so happy. :)</p>
<p>can it be 11am on Monday already? I’m going to drive home during lunch (I only live a few blocks away) and attack my mailbox</p>
<p>beccasays- Thanks! It’s no problem, I wasn’t expecting there to be any activities mingling lmao, I’m so excited now! Thanks for answering those q’s. :)</p>
<p>Tomm. I will be calling home atleast five times asking about the mail. I only have four schools left. Barnard, Wellesly, Fordham, and Yale. But Barnard is def. number 1. Good luck everyone. Tomm. will come soon.</p>