Chances transferring to Smith?

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<p>I started college a few days ago, so I know this isn't a totally acurate representation either, but I'm attending Florida Atlantic University (things I can tell you about college - I've been accepted into their honors program (36 students per year max, I think there are about 25 of us though), awarded presidential scholarship, currently a member of SGA and I intend to join some other things once school starts.) Because I'm a commuter student, it's difficult for me to be involved with things on campus (I live an hour away, and I'm only at school three days a week). I thought joining some outside organizations might strangthen my application, so I'm currently awaiting an interview for a BBBS mentoring program. Any tips on looking more "involved" though?</p>

<p>High School Stats:
Jupiter High School, Jupiter, Florida
Non-weighted GPA: 3.4
Weighted GPA: I'm not entirely sure, but I'd assume it's around a 3.8
SAT: 1270 (730 v/ 540 m - considering retaking)
ACT: ---
AP Exams: English Lit - 4; English Comp - 4</p>

<p>Extracurricular Acitivites:
JHS Speech and Debate Team (9, 10, 11, 12) - This is by far my "stand out" EC; Points Chairman (11), President (12), Member of the National Forensic League (Degree of Superior Distinction - 810 pts.), Varsity Letter awarded (12, 11, 10), Ranked 1st all-time point earner for JHS, Debater of the Year, Ranked 1st Overall (10, 11, 12), Qualified for and broke at numerous national tournaments (including states & catnats), etc. Founded the "Summer Classics Series" (debate camp for middle schoolers) and coached a middle school debate team (10, 11, 12), currently a "volunteer coach" for two high school debate teams.</p>

<p>JHS Mock Trial Team (11, 12) - President (12)</p>

<p>JHS Law Club (11, 12 ) - President (12)</p>

<p>Social Studies National Honor Society (11, 12)</p>

<p>Thanks so much for your input ahead of time :)</p>

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<p>I'm curious too, as this is my dream school. I'll be transferring from a CCC, but my GPA isn't really good. (3.0-3.2 range)</p>

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<p>BUMP!</p>

<p>(My stats can be found in my previous posts on CC, I'm going to transfer in Fall 2006.)</p>

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<p>I don't mean to discourage either of you but I don't think there are that many people who have informed insight on transfers to Smith. There are only a couple of handfuls every year.</p>

<p>Have you tried tracking down your local Smith alumni association? They're very active here (Los Angeles area) and good a getting and dispensing information for people. I don't know about other areas.</p>

<p>I'm blanking at the moment...one of the Smith deans would have responsibility for interaction with the alumni groups and might be able to point you in the right direction.</p>

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<p>Sorry, theDad. What's left of my Latin compels me to make a gentle correction: 50 years ago there were alumni at Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. Smith has always had, and we hope always will have (!), alumnae.</p>

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<p>Pesto, I'd accept the correction except that it is, indeed, an Alumn*i* Association. It says so right on the magazine and in the mailings. I have a good friend, male, who actually ran as the sacrificial lamb for the office of president of the Alumni association. Graduate school of Social Work.</p>

<p>You can often beat TheDad on detail and punctilio...but not on this one.</p>

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<p>Actually, I am looking at the Fall 2005 Smith ALUMNAE Quarterly so I think you are wrong on this one. David had a good time visiting you this weekend.
Ellen</p>

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<p>Shoot, I've got a mailing from the AlumI association somewhere.</p>

<p>Oh well, there are male alumni unless my friend is imaginary.</p>

<p>Glad David had a good time...hope he got to his next destination okay and rested...what a frenetic schedule.</p>