Just put in my Application Part I (Ada prospect)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Smith College
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<p>My counselor and a professor who I have not taken classes from, but who acts as a mentor to me at my current Community College suggested that I consider Smith College for several reasons (their Jewish Studies major and the Ada program.) as they believe that my current plans of majoring in Vocal Performance as a transfer to an in-state public university would not really be suited to me. Smith has always been "a dream" to me, but because my stats from previous colleges are not at all stellar, I thought "why bother".
My stats have improved tremendously since coming to my current college, but I'm terrified that my bad transcripts from other colleges that I attended 3 to 5 years ago will overshadow my dedicated volunteer work (Library Events, Summer Reading Program, 2009 World Figure Skating Championships for example) , diverse interests and extra-curriculars (Musical Theatre production involvement)</p>

<p>After reading the literature that Smith sent, I decided to apply for next Fall. I mean, if you don't try....you'll never succeed, right? I mean, Smith was my dream when I graduated from High School, but I knew that I had no chance of being accepted and my situation wasn't....conducive to trying to pursue Higher Education at the time. </p>

<p>So, I submitted Part I of the application today and am working on my essay. </p>

<p>We'll see how everything else goes. I can't figure out who to contact in reference to setting up a telephone interview as required since I live on the other side of the country and have not a lick of funds to travel to the Campus for an on-campus interview. Do I simply contact admissions, or is there a different process?</p>

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<p>Hey MiChiamanoMimi,</p>

<p>I would give admissions a call, since it looks like they allow for phone interviews for Ada Comstock applicants who can’t make it to campus to interview. They would be able to give you more info about how to set that up.</p>

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<p>Contact admissions, they will help you set up your interview. All of the applications go through the admissions office, no matter if the student is traditional, transfer, or Ada, though of course, they each have their own processes that they go through once they are inside the building. </p>

<p>I think it’s worth it to at least apply. You lose nothing by trying, as you said, and with Adas a lot can depend on each individual’s personal history (hence why interviews are required for Adas), it’s a different process than what trad students go through. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>