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I don't really want to go into all the negatives, but for several personal reasons it isn't the best fit for me. The most compelling reason to stay would be because of the school's prestige, and that's something that's difficult to assess. On the one hand, Smith is ranked in the top twenty, has a good academic reputation, and I've read that some alumnae have benefited from the name in their job searches. On the other, whether or not Smith is recognized can vary from region to region and employer to employer. As someone mentioned on another thread, Smith isn't as selective as it used to be, with around a 50% acceptance rate. So I was hoping I could get some perspective on my biggest question: how big a deal is Smith? Would sticking it out be worthwhile?
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