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Accepted:
NYU
UVA
Vanderbilt

WL:
Brown

Rejected:
Barnard
Columbia
Cornell

Waiting:
USC
Northwestern

I kept my expectations for college apps really low because I genuinely didn’t think I’d get in anywhere. I felt like there were a lot of shortcomings/flaws in my application, and I honestly thought schools would insta reject me because of them. I’m incredibly grateful everything worked out and I ended up somewhere I’m genuinely excited about, but in hindsight I do wish I’d applied to more schools instead of doubting myself so much lol.
Ty to this subreddit! I was genuinely on this sub every single day.

Hey guys! Recent victim of the 2026 transfer cycle but had some victories with UVA NYU and vandy so far and rejected from Cornell, columbia, and Barnard (my dream). I still have a few decisions left, but I’m honestly really happy with the options I do have.

That said, I’ve been seeing a lot of negativity about nyu and transfer students at NYU and it’s starting to get to me a bit.
For context, I feel like NYU fits me really well. I already have close friends there, and after spending time at a traditional college-town school, I’ve realized I’m much more of a city person. I feel like I could really be myself in New York - more freedom, more individuality, and just a better overall environment for me. I also keep hearing that NYU students tend to be happier than students at some of the more intense NYC schools.. ahem barnumbia(maybe I’m coping a little lol).
At the same time, I’m pre-law, so I’m trying to think long-term. UVA has a really strong reputation for law and pre-law placement, and Vanderbilt is obviously super prestigious as well - arguably more traditionally “elite” than NYU? I’m not totally sure.
Cost isn’t really a factor since all three are about the same for me, so I’m mostly trying to figure out where I’ll have the best combination of opportunity, experience, and overall fit.
I feel really drawn to NYU, but I don’t want to make a decision based purely on emotion if it could hurt me later - especially with law school in mind.
Would really appreciate any insight because I’m feeling pretty stuck right now.

Literally my dream school so feeling sick rn.. but I really can’t be sad or complain as I’ve already received acceptances to nyu vandy and uva. If I don’t get into Columbia (not likely), I’m mostly likely just going to go to nyu :c
Congrats to all the girlies who got in! And if you are in wl, don’t give up hope!! This was an insane journey but I expected nothing out of it. No tears from me :3

Barnard will accept me next week.

Barnard wants ME.

Barnard will accept all the lovely girls in this subreddit.

Barnard will welcome US.

Barnard will overlook the flaws and shortcomings in my application.

Barnard will give aid to those who need it.

Barnard will be where I am one year from now.

WE will be hot, esoteric, intelligent girls at Barnard this fall 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻