<p>i would definitely not let this fear deter you from applying to (or eventually attending) barnard. i have found the barnard student population to be an incredibly diverse mix of women from different social, economic, and geographic backgrounds. while “wealthy, super high-achieving” students certainly exist at barnard, they by no means make up a majority.</p>
<p>and i really wouldn’t worry about finding your way around in NYC…i’ve lived here my whole life, but most people i know at BC/CU have no idea where the hell they’re going most of the time and they have survived so far :)</p>