Wellesley or Northwestern?

mythmom
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:44:11 +0000

bn12gg: No offense taken. It’s just that infighting between the sisters is so unseemly. I understand that wasn’t your intention.

Barnard does poorly on USNWR because the resources of Columbia that are so available to Barnard women are not counted in financial calculations. Barnard women get used to this – ranking significantly lower than the resources available.

It gets especially unpleasant, I think, when some folks tout Smith ahead of MoHo.

I know my D thinks Barnard is best, but that’s understandable. She’s chauvinistic about her school.

I would have been thrilled for her to attend any of the five. They really are sisters, each with a slightly different personality.

And I would tell anyone not to go to Barnard if she doesn’t like NYC. NYC is Barnard’s classroom. The orientation process is fabulous so all the women can navigate the city by their second week there, subways and all. This is not everyone’s cup of tea.

My S loved being in his Williams bubble; my D wanted to “start her life” – her words. She plans to spend her life in NYC and is in law school there right now. She enjoyed the continuity.

Others may love the four secluded years in the ivory tower.

No right/no wrong.

PM when the time comes if your family wants any Barnard info. or suggestions for places to frequent/eat.