The Women
of Distinction program for high school seniors highlights the opportunities
that Smith College offers for African American, Asian American, Latina and
Native American students. Participants in this three-day program will explore
Smith College to determine whether it might be an appropriate college choice
for them. Students will live in campus houses, experience the academic and
social life at Smith, and attend panels and workshops on student life and the
college admission process.
Admission
to Women of Distinction is a competitive process based on academic and personal
qualities. Please note that only current high school juniors are eligible to
apply. Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously visited
Smith. Smith will provide round-trip transportation, meals and accommodations
for all selected participants.
International
students studying in the U.S. and U.S. students studying abroad are not
eligible to apply to Women of Distinction. However, undocumented students are
encouraged to apply.
Application
with the additional information noted below must be submitted to the Office of
Admission by June 15, 2018.
- High school
transcript including junior grades (unofficial copy will be accepted)
- Essay and
short answer section
- List of senior
year courses
Applicants
should have the required items above attached before clicking
"submit" on the Women of Distinction application form. This form
cannot be edited once it has been submitted. Any additional or updated
materials will need to be emailed to admission@smith.edu.
All applicants will
be notified by email on or about July 27 and selected participants will be
given instructions about arranging travel and other program details.
