Chances of Getting into Smith College

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I am a high school junior and I would like some input and suggestions on my chances of getting into Smith College.

GPA Unweighted: 3.8866 (prior to junior year)
GPA Weighted: 4.0551 (prior to junior year)
ACT: 29 Composite, 35 English, 32 Reading, 27 Science, 23 Math, 09 Writing (I plan to retake, hoping for 30+)
PSAT 11: 1230 Composite, 670 Reading/Writing, 560 Math
I have not taken the SAT yet (I am January 20)
For the first semester of junior year, my weighted GPA is 4.249.

I have taken 3 honors classes and one AP class (AP European History) during my first two years of high school. I got a 5 on my AP Euro exam. This year I am taking three honors classes (American Literature, French IV, and Actor’s Studio), one AP (United States History). Additionally, I am taking Political Science 101 and 102 through Kenyon College (this has an AP weighting on my GPA and I receive 8 college semester hours). I have As in all of my accelerated classes. My senior year, I plan to take one honors class, two APs (US Government and Microeconomics) and an additional class through Kenyon College (Introduction to Theatre).

Extracurriculars: I extensively participate in my high school theatre department. I am an Honor Thespian in the International Thespian Society and I am the secretary of my high school troupe. I stage manage all productions at my high school. Additionally, I have a varsity letter in drama, as our department has roughly the same time commitment as most sports teams (at least 18 hours a week, 6 months a year).
I also participate in Model United Nations and I am the Vice President of my high school’s Gay Straight Alliance. I have a summer job at a summer theatre camp for young kids in Brooklyn, NY. I will be applying to be a member of the National Honors Society.

I am intending to apply as a history major with a minor in government or public policy. Thank you for taking the time to assess my chances.

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You are definitely qualified for Smith, but so are a lot of other applicants. Your ECs are good, & you demonstrate your passion for theatre. It is somewhat too early to tell, since things can change a lot your junior year. I would recommend getting on Smith’s mailing list, researching about specific programs, & interviewing either in the summer or during fall of your senior year. Academically you are on the right track, & I’d say Smith is a match for you. Be sure to demonstrate why you are interested in Smith through interviews & write a strong Common App essay. Don’t forget about the supplement too. Try to ask for teacher recommendations at the end of your junior year.

Just remember that chance threads are somewhat worthless. It doesn’t matter what random people on the Internet think. The only opinions that matter are the admissions officers’.

Best of luck.

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@alainaecon I think you have a good chance of getting into Smith. Hope you got a good SAT score!