<p>Ok so I'm looking to transfer out of Smith College. I have about a 3.4 maybe 3.5 gpa. I'm involved in Crew, Debate, Smith Christian Fellowship and Smith Republicans. I'm looking to apply to Bates, maybe Bowdoin and Washington and Lee. I was waitlisted at Bates last year.</p>
<p>HS.
Top 10% of class
EC's: school newspaper editor in cheif, regional debate champ and captain, Mock trial captain, model congress-best speaker, outreach prefect (organized community service activities), over 350 hours of community service, NHS vp, tennis captain, all western MA player.</p>
<p>good recs for HS and will get good college recs.</p>
<p>so chances? I know its a crapshoot, but yeah lemme know what you think.</p>
<p>ummm... any other suggestions for schools? I'm looking for a good reputation, coed, great community, school pride, noortheast and (northern) southern states, parties and drinking dont bother me...</p>
<p>Yeah I nixed W&L anyways, I'm going for Bates and maybe another...not sure who that will be yet. Any suggestions would be splendid.</p>
<p>Supercow- Most of my reasons are posted on the long Smith thread. But in short, Academically all is well, I just don't care for the all womens environment. I dont think it presents reality. Also, socially...not too good. Its hard to describe. Do an overnight. Smith is great, just not for everyone. I think thats clearly shown in their retention rate. I always loved Bates, it has great community, more school pride, the 4-4-1 calendar and much more that is more appealing to me. I'm just very unhappy at Smith and I think Bates can offer me more. Thats why I want to transfer. Also, to be honest (Bates will be liberal as well) but I think that Smith is radically so. Sometimes it just drives me crazy. Not to mention Bates fantastic Republican group!</p>