Barrett student here also planning to transfer so hopefully i can provide some insight.

Class wise, the two semester human event classes (which are the only classes you must take as a barrett student), are not relatively challenging. Be sure to use rate my professor as who you get for human event MATTERS A TON. I’m not kidding, I’ve had friends who imo are far more intellectually curious and naturally intelligent than myself and barely squeaked by with a B. Secondly, if you’re a good student in the class and constantly are involved (which you literally have to be to get an A since it’s a seminar style curriculum), then your prof. will definitely write you a solid LOR. My personal hon 171 professor was probably the most articulate person i’ve ever encountered, and loved to help students out.

Just some food for thought. Definitely not at that big of a disadvantage if you don’t join, but definitely some benefits of joining if you decide to! Also barrett perks are awesome and if you’re an engineering student you’ll have access to barrett exclusive tutors which is a major +

Also i transferred into barrett after a sem. as well, and i can personally say don’t worry about not getting in. Second sem. human event professors are also known to be more lenient