Take a bow!

Hi all,

Last weekend I had the pleasure of meeting some of you during our Admitted Students Weekend--I even got to take some of you to the Met, where we saw some wonderful art and talked about Barnard's internships, study abroad opportunities and alumnae connections. I was so impressed by your thoughtful words, your enthusiasm, and your poise. At the luncheon before our trip, Dean Fondiller read some quotes from recommendation letters the College received for a few of you. One read, "She is on the cusp of greatness."

You are all literally on the cusp of greatness right now as the time draws near to make your decisions. I wish you the best of luck, and hope to see all of you at Barnard alumnae events in the future (you know, our classes are "sisters" in that we will attend reunions together--'09 and '14). I imagine you all as if you were peering out from behind some great curtain, the barrier between your current selves and the women you will be. I and all of my Barnard sisters are excited to welcome you out from behind that curtain, and cheer you on as you make your foray into college life. Brava!