merit scholarships/what smith looks for

<p>{The admissions office seems to send over a bunch to a separate committee (which includes the college pres) to decide."}</p>

<p>According to my conversations with administrators, the admission office (Sabrina Marsh being the principal decision maker) decides all merit scholarships</p>

<p>Smith understands most outstanding students (like your daughter) with high SATs, gpa’s–for those who aren’t homeschooled-- amazing ec’s, and talents, etc., very likely were accepted at other top colleges and have choices.</p>

<p>Having Pres. Christ call was obviously an honor. I believe adding the personal touch of the Pres was an attempt to help you and your daughter decide on Smith. They very much wanted her as a student. </p>

<p>“Smith offers a limited number of awards based on merit rather than need. All applicants for admission are automatically considered; there are no special application forms. Students are selected by the Office of Admission”</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.smith.edu/finaid/prospect/aid_merit.php[/url]”>http://www.smith.edu/finaid/prospect/aid_merit.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;