<p>Newmassdad–I think we can draw a conclusion from Smith’s data: that they are very good at getting students to apply for Fulbrights, and helping them write good applications. Additionally, that they are less good at getting students to apply for and receive Trumans, Rhodes, etc. And I say this as a Smith alum and Truman finalist, who had a good friend at Smith who was a finalist for the Rhodes and the Marshall. We were both pleased with the level of support we got in preparing for our interviews, and I don’t think we would have been better candidates had we gone to any other school. </p>
<p>One thing to consider: a LOT more Fulbrights are awarded each year than Rhodes, Marshalls, or Trumans. So it’s to be expected that a college would do better at Fulbright than the others. Also, since the Rhodes values athletic as well as academic accomplishments, it makes sense for Div III schools to be under-represented in the pool of winners compared to Div I or military schools.</p>
<p>Also, in my graduating year (2 years ago) we did have a Beineke and a Udall winner, so it’s not like Smith students never get them.</p>