Frequently
Asked Questions Concerning the Waiting List
Q:
Do you rank your waiting list?
A: The Barnard waiting list is not ranked.
All candidates will be reevaluated if we are in the position
to accept students from the waiting list.
Q:
When will I hear if I am offered a spot?
A: We try and let candidates know as soon
as possible, but we will not be able to admit from our waiting
list before May 1st. This is the universal reply date for
admitted students. You should not expect to hear whether
you are offered a space until the second week of May at
the earliest. We highly recommend that you pursue your other
options and, if applicable, deposit at another institution
to ensure a place for the fall should you not be admitted
to Barnard.
Q:
Is there anything I can do to help my application at this
point?
A: You should send your postcard indicating
that you wish to still be considered back to the Admissions
Office right away. You may also send a letter to the Dean
of Admissions, Jennifer Gill Fondiller, indicating your
continued interest in attending Barnard. If you wish to
send other supplemental information, you may send materials
to the Office of Admissions, 111 Milbank Hall, 3009 Broadway,
New York, NY 10027. Additional information is most effective
when it offers a new and different perspective on your candidacy.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate interviews for waitlisted
candidates.
Q:
If I am offered a spot, will financial aid still be available?
A: We recommend that you continue working
with our Financial Aid Office to
ensure that your financial aid file is complete. If you
are then admitted from the waiting list, the Financial Aid
Office will be able to determine if you are eligible for
financial aid.
Q:
Can I visit Barnard?
A: Those on the waiting list are welcome
to visit campus during our regularly scheduled campus tours
and information sessions. Please check our website for tour
dates and times. We will not be able to accommodate
interviews.
Q:
Should I pay a deposit to another school that I would attend
if I'm not offered a spot at Barnard?
A: We
strongly recommend that you submit a deposit to hold a place
in the class at your second choice school in case Barnard
is not able to offer you admission. Deposits are usually
not refundable so if Barnard does admit you at a later time,
you would have to forfeit your deposit at the other school
if you chose to attend Barnard.
Q:
When will I find out if I am to be accepted from the waiting
list?
A: Barnard makes every effort to notify candidates
of a final decision as soon as possible. The earliest you
would hear a final decision from Barnard would be mid May
and the latest would be early July.
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