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Smith College Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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In the 2018 intake, a total of 4,466 applicants applied to Smith College, 42% of them were admitted. The admission process is fairly competitive. With the student to teacher ratio being 9 to 1, Smith College is the largest member of the prestigious Seven Sisters colleges situated in the Northeastern United States. It is also a member of Five Colleges Consortium making it a highly reputed college in the US. Historically, a women's college. About 89% of its graduates receive a starting monthly salary of 35,300 USD. Smith is considered as one of the most prestigious colleges in the United States with 58% of the students receiving financial aid from the college. The college's current class represents students from over 36 countries. Smith is one of the most affordable colleges in the country as the estimated college fee comes out to be significantly lesser than the national average. Smith is known for its academic excellence and its open curriculum for teaching, making it a top rated liberal arts college in the USA.

Smith College offers various programs through 41 academic departments and almost 50 plus areas of study.

Smith College opens applications for its Fall Session.
Smith College accepts applicants on the basis of Early Decision Fall, Early Decision Winter and Regular Decision.
International applicants can only apply for the fall session.
Smith College is a women's only college which also accepts trans-female students and transgender students who identify as female for its undergraduate courses.
Graduated courses and special programs are co-ed.
Applicants can either upload their transcripts while filling the online application or send their official transcripts and supporting documents through email, post or via fax to the Office of Admission, Smith College.
Students are recommended to collect the necessary documents beforehand and send them in 3 months prior to the deadline.
Students must apply for financial aid separately while submitting the application form or else they will be considered ineligible for the same.
The college raised over 3.25 Million USD as total financial aid in December.

Highlights

Application Portal	Coalition Application Common Application
Application Fee	No fee
Acceptance Rate	42%
Average SAT Score	1870-2190
Average ACT Score	28-31
Mode of Payment	Master-Card/ American Express/Discover/Visa
Academic Calendar	Semester Based
Intake Seasons	Fall and Spring
Work Experience	Required for graduate programs
Financial Aid	Loans, Grants, Scholarships available

Smith College Admission Deadlines

The admissions are done on the basis of Early Decision and Regular Decision. The international application review process usually takes a month for completion, international students are recommended to fill their application form and send in documents at 3 months prior to the deadline.

Admission Type	Deadlines
Early Decision I	Nov 15
Early Decision II	Jan 1
Regular Decision	Jan 15

Smith College Admission Process for the International Students

Smith College Offers admissions to more 350 international students every year. International students are required to attain an F-1 Visa for studying in the US. Presenting proof of financial support is a mandate in the case of international students.

Application Portal : Students can apply online via the Common Application or the Coalition Application for both graduate and undergraduate programs.

Application Fee : No Fee

Application Requirements :

In order to be considered for admission at Smith College, international applicants must submit the following documents :

Official Academic Transcripts including Secondary Schooling Transcripts and Certificates translated to English.
Smith Writing Supplement (undergraduate) - A writing supplement is required for each application form.
Three Letters of Recommendation - 1 School Counsellor Recommendation and 2 Teacher Evaluation Forms
English Proficiency Test Results - Non-native English speakers must take English Proficiency Tests like TOEFL and IELTS and get their score submitted.
Early Decision Agreement (if applicable) - Only for students who apply through Early Decision
Financial Aid Forms (if applicable) - Only for students applying for scholarships or grants.
Art Supplement (if applicable) - Students with a background in any art form can attach relevant documents.

Smith College evaluates applications keeping in mind the high school performances, experience and potential of an applicant. The college believes in choosing students and not statistical profiles. Each application is assessed by a minimum of two people to check the rigor in the application.

After the completion of the application, candidates can track the status of their application through Net Partner portal. Just by entering the admission username and password received in the personal email, the candidate can easily track and update the application.

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International applicants are required to submit English Proficiency Test Results only if they were instructed in the language for less than 3 years. International students who have been instructed English for 3 years or more need not submit their scores.

Students are required to request the testing agency to submit the scores directly to the college, the CEEB number being 3762.

The minimum score requirement for different tests are as follows :

Test	Undergraduate	Graduate
TOEFL	90	90
IELTS	6.5	6.5

Visa Process for International Students

As COVID-19 impacts international students and Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools, SEVP is yet to provide further information on international travel and visa related processes. For more information, go to US Government Student Visa

However, the regular process is mentioned below as follows :

International applicants can apply for a student visa to study in the USA right after an application letter is issued. Students whose applications have been approved will be issued the I-20 Form.
The I-20 form can be obtained via FedEx, once the admissions process is completed.

Any questions regarding the I-20 can be directed towards the International Center Of Smith College interstu@smith.edu

Aspirants will be required to submit the following documents while applying for a visa:

Valid Passport
Visa
Proof of Health Insurance/Verification Form
I-94
Current United States Address and Phone Number
Original I-20
Receipt of 200 USD for I-901 Fee Payment

After the submission of the completed I-20 form and payment of SEVIS fee, students can

schedule an interview with the nearest US embassy.

Smith College Undergraduate Admissions

Smith College offers over 50 majors in Undergraduate Programs. These programs only accept female students, trans-female students and transgender students who identify as female. Some popular courses being Social Sciences, History, Arts, Mathematics, Languages, Literature and Natural Sciences.

Where to Apply: Coalition Application or Common Application

Application Fee: No Fee

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit the following documents at the time of

admission:

Common or Coalition Application
Smith Writing Supplement
Secondary Schooling Reports, including official transcripts from High School
School Counsellor Recommendation
Two Teacher Evaluation Forms
English Proficiency Test Results (if applicable)
Early Decision Agreement (if applicable)

Smith College Graduate and Doctorate Admissions

Smith College offers 10 academic courses in Graduate Programs, Doctorate Programs, and Non Degree Studies. These programs are open to all genders. Some popular courses being Biological Sciences, Social Work and Teaching.

Where to Apply: Coalition Application or Common Application

Application Fee: No Fee

Admission Requirements: Applicants must submit the following documents at the time of

admission:

Completed Application Form
Personal Statement - Personal statement explaining the student's motivation for joining
Complete Academic Records - Translated to English
Official Transcripts/Certificate stating Degree and date of receiving
English Proficiency Test (if applicable)
Résumé - For candidates with significant/required work experiences
Writing Sample - Every application requires a writing sample/supplement
Three Letters of Recommendation - From a place of work and/or previous college
Supplementary materials for departments (if applicable)
Financial Aid Forms (if applicable)

Note : Most Master's Degree Programs require students to have a graduate degree in relevant courses and work experience for the same.

Here are specific academic requirements for some of the popular graduate programs offered by Smith College :

Requirements	Biological Sciences	Social Work	Teaching	Dance	Exercise & Sports Studies
Application Fee	60 USD	60 USD	60 USD	60 USD	60 USD
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Essay	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Recommendations	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	Required	Not Required	Required	Not Required	Required
Résumé	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required

The processing of applications usually takes 4 weeks depending upon the type of application process the student has applied through. Students are recommended to submit all required documents and transcripts online. Students are usually informed about the status of their admission through email and on the given notification deadline. In view of the Covid-19 crisis, the deadlines and processes might be subjected to change, applicants are suggested to check Smith College's website for updates.

Smith College Program Fees & Deadlines

Program	Important Dates	Fees
B.A Economics 4 years	~~Early Decision 2 Application Deadline (1st Jan 2024)~~ ~~Regular Decision Application Deadline (15th Jan 2024)~~	USD 53,940/Yr USD 53,940 /Yr

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