<p>Hello all! I am a prospective transfer to Smith for the fall semester - it is my absolute dream school, so I am getting rather nervous waiting for the results! Good luck to everyone currently waiting on results as well! :)</p>
<p>I was hoping to ask for people to chance me for admission to Smith. I admit outright that I am nowhere near the brilliance of some of the other applicants I have seen rejected, so I am taking a very long shot and hoping for the best!</p>
<p>High school: International School of Boston (bilingual French-English school)
GPA: 3.75
SAT: 2050
Graduated with International Baccalaureate diploma, bilingual honors
With special permission, took 4 higher levels and 2 standard level courses - HLs in History of the Americas, English A1, Spanish B, and Biology
Notable ECs:
- Awarded distinctions for participation in theater program
- Founder and president of Theater Club in 10th grade
- Teacher's assistant and mentor to 4th grade</p>
<p>College: McGill University
GPA: 1.53 (no typo here - this is explained below)
Major: East Asian Studies
Notable ECs:
- Sexual Assault Center of McGill's Students' Society: support group co-facilitator</p>
<p>Currently at: Harvard Extension School (open enrollment, not degree candidate)
GPA: 3.8
Have currently taken 10 courses at the Extension School, with strong concentration in East Asian studies where possible, including Mandarin and Japanese language
Notable ECs:
- Studied abroad in Beijing at intensive summer language program
- Will be studying abroad in Tokyo this summer on an intensive language program</p>
<p><strong>Note</strong> - As you might surmise, the time I spent at McGill was by no means stellar. In my essay, I explain how I was raped at the end of high school, and was unable to cope with the repercussions for the two years I stubbornly studied at McGill. In trying to come to terms with my experience, I volunteered at the sexual assault center as a support group facilitator, which ultimately helped me understand that I needed to take time to heal. In approaching the subject, I tried to be as positive as possible, focusing more on the way it helped me grow as a person, and helped me understand myself better - this is inserted within an essay that especially focuses on my passion for East Asian studies, and how Smith would best fit my needs in pursuing my interests. </p>
<p>I have visited Smith on numerous occasions, and have kept in regular contact with my interviewer to update her with any new developments (term grades, acceptance to summer study program, etc.). I have also sent one well-written, heartfelt, handwritten letter to Ms. Brassord expressing why I think Smith would suit my needs, and why I think I can contribute to Smith's student body.</p>
<p>Thank you so much in advance, and I wish everyone luck in the next few weeks! Does anyone know around when we can expect our results?</p>
It truly means a lot that you think I have a strong shot, though I suppose these butterflies will persist until early June! Thanks again!</p>