I am PP. We looked at McGill as well. Loved the city, campus, etc. But class sizes are much bigger, more like large flagships vs small LAC like Colby and Barnard, which is something to consider. Also, housing is different. Barnard will guarantee for 4 years but at McGill kids live off campus most years. You should speak with parents at both. I am the one who is hesitant to recommend Barnard at this time, but vs McGill, I think B would have more intimate classroom experience. Also, issues with B are department specific, so u can check out the departments, course titles, profs and their academic areas of interest- they aren't shy about posting their political perspectives. Stem majors less of an issue vs humanities/social science. But if she likes B, then go! ...just be aware. And hope admin leaders figures this out (they made early mistakes and are trying...but have not yet show real leadership).

PS were it not for the current challenges she'd love to go to Barnard but can clearly see the issues you mention. Really eager to go to college in the fall vs Gap

Thanks for this! Appreciate the insight.The other option is McGill so DD trying to weigh pros and cons

I would personally stay away from Columbia/Barnard this cycle (if u have other good options) or maybe take a gap year if u love it? Disruptions ramping up again. Campus access is restricted and graduation and reunions are at risk again this year and Fall may not be better. Because of all the political angst and outside influencers and judgement/pressure to 'take a side', there is not much civil discourse going on (in or out of the classroom) . In such a small enclosed campus, it's also difficult to avoid vs larger university campuses. I spoke with admin and parents, and all agree that there are issues that will take time to address. I'm an alum and liked barnard for my dd, but steered her elsewhere this year. I know a few great kids who were accepted, but they also have concerns and have not yet committed. Good luck and just choose the school where they think they will be happy. No guarantees and can always transfer.

Anonymous wrote:From a Canadian perspective, McGill is a weaker brand compared to U of T and UBC. I would definitely consider Barnard because of the Columbia connection.

Even amidst the chaos of Columbia/Barnard? Is McGill weak?

Confirmation of Jewish ...? What

I just read that Barnard faculty got a weird government email asking for confirmation of Jewish
WTH is up with that ??

From a Canadian perspective, McGill is a weaker brand compared to U of T and UBC. I would definitely consider Barnard because of the Columbia connection.

If price is not a factor McGill or Barnard?

Anonymous wrote:Would you also choose McGill over Barnard?

Yes, because it's 1/3 the price if you're not getting financial aid. But doesn't sound like this is a major issue for the OP.

Would you also choose McGill over Barnard?

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Anonymous wrote:There’s nothing Colby has Barnard doesn’t. There’s a lot Barnard has access to, that Colby doesn’t.

Barnard full of disruptive protestors. Hard no.

There are disruptors on the vast majority of college campus's, at McGill as well. Its wverywhere.

+1. Students have the right to protest injustice. That shows they’re engaged and informed as citizens. I personally prefer McGill. Yes Colby has become “selective” but that’s because they took the application fee away…

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Anonymous wrote:There’s nothing Colby has Barnard doesn’t. There’s a lot Barnard has access to, that Colby doesn’t.

Barnard full of disruptive protestors. Hard no.

There are disruptors on the vast majority of college campus's, at McGill as well. Its wverywhere.

Anonymous wrote:The Princeton review stats are misleading. You have to have an A- to apply and in Canada you have to make a separate application to each program, Arts & Science, Engineering, Business School,etc so most top student apply to 3-7 departments so they have options (its like applying to different schools in the US).

And ACT score range isnt real cuz of TO. If you look back at pre-covid Common Data sets these stats are much lower.

Generally, a student can apply to two undergraduate schools at McGill with a single application. This is similar to the structure of Carnegie Mellon. CMU has a 12% acceptance rate, however.

Anonymous wrote:There’s nothing Colby has Barnard doesn’t. There’s a lot Barnard has access to, that Colby doesn’t.

Barnard full of disruptive protestors. Hard no.