<p>There aren’t any “typical” Smithies.<br>
There are affluent women like the women profiled in the NYT, and there are women who receive Pell Grants. I think that it’s misleading to discuss the “average” or typical Smith student. The beauty of Smith is that the women come from all races, religions, and socio-economic levels of society. The 20 or so freshmen in my daughter’s house were all so diverse, she believes that it’s possible that they were handpicked to represent different cultures and backgrounds.<br>
The one thing that they share is that they are all self-confident and smart.</p>