The Chronicles of a Smith Transfer Student

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I'm Amanda, and I am the 2012-2013 Transfer Intern in the Office of Admissions here at Smith College. I transferred to Smith last year from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY, and I have had an absolutely wonderful experience. I'm really excited to share my experiences with you and hopefully offer you an inside scoop to life at Smith. Don't be shy; I love getting to know people and am happy to answer any questions! :)

vintagesmith:

Smith’s first male graduate, 1947. 

vintagesmith:

Smith’s first male graduate, 1947. 

— 3 weeks ago with 19 notes
hannahbananawow:

Are you kidding me with this beauty, #smithcollege ?!?!

hannahbananawow:

Are you kidding me with this beauty, #smithcollege ?!?!

— 3 weeks ago with 7 notes
csakai:

Springtime is finally here! #spring #smithcollege #blossoms #beautiful 🌸☀👌 (at Gillett House - Smith College)

csakai:

Springtime is finally here! #spring #smithcollege #blossoms #beautiful 🌸☀👌 (at Gillett House - Smith College)

— 3 weeks ago with 4 notes
smithcollegeart:

Happy Birthday to Smith College landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted! His plan originated in 1893. You go Fred L Olmsted, 4 for u FLO. 

smithcollegeart:

Happy Birthday to Smith College landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted! His plan originated in 1893. You go Fred L Olmsted, 4 for u FLO. 

— 3 weeks ago with 13 notes

detailsitfabric:

Thursday night was my house’s senior banquet. It was 007 themed and so classy. 

— 3 weeks ago with 14 notes
smithcollegeart:

Pop-up show in the Fieldhouse, 2 hours only! This Thursday, May 2.  Come get your art on/take a study break. You can do it.

smithcollegeart:

Pop-up show in the Fieldhouse, 2 hours only! This Thursday, May 2.  Come get your art on/take a study break. You can do it.

— 3 weeks ago with 12 notes
Don’t forget — our Teach-In is TOMORROW!

smith-q-and-a:

Campus Center Steps. 6:30. Tomorrow, Wednesday May 1. 

Come learn about how and why excluding trans* women from Smith is inexcusable, works against the mission of Smith as a women’s college, and is not a Title IX issue. 

Hear students, faculty and Northampton Community members speak about historic exclusion of trans* women, and the odds that trans* women face trying to gain access to higher education. 

If you want to speak please email 
q_and_a-admin@lists.riseup.net

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Anonymous asked: What gpa do you have at Hudson Valley? I am planning to transfer to Smith College next year, Can you give me some advise?


Answer:

I had a 4.0 GPA when I graduated from HVCC, though you don’t need any particular GPA to apply/be considered for Smith.  The last time I checked, the average GPA of accepted Smithies was a 3.5, but Smith looks at wayyyy more than your GPA.  They are looking to accept students who embody the skills and drive to make their education exactly what they want it to be :)

— 3 weeks ago
mumford-and-buns asked: Hi! I hopefully plan on attending Smith after I've finished community college and I was wondering if there were certain classes or courses you need in order to transfer?


Answer:

Hi there!  Fortunately, there are no “required” courses that you’ll need to take before coming to Smith.  Depending on which major you plan on pursuing, you may want to take some courses on that track in order to give yourself as much of a leg-up as you can in terms of credits before you get here :)

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Anonymous asked: Name? Class year? Major? What house do you live in?


Answer:

Name: Amanda
Class Year: 2014J (I graduate after next semester)
Majors: Psychology and Education double major
House: Chapin (Center Campus)

:)

— 1 month ago
junseki:

I’m back again. #smithcollege (at Smith College)

junseki:

I’m back again. #smithcollege (at Smith College)

— 1 month ago with 2 notes