<p>xteatime: I was in the same situation with my parents last year; my father wanted one Ivy and my mother wanted another Ivy. You definitely have a good shot at getting in as long as you show interest in Smith. Show them the online-campus tour video, convince them to go with you for a campus visit to Smith, and pull out different college review books to compare the academic ratings with other prestigeous schools (my parents were shocked). If you are applying regular decision have them come with you to accepted students’ day weekend so they can hear how well spoken the Smith students are.</p>
<p>Also, if you’re looking to major in the sciences there is a program called AEMES that deals with the sciences where you do research with a professor instead of a work-study. [Smith</a> College: Clark Science Center: Mentoring Office](<a href=“http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/inreach/programs.html]Smith”>http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/inreach/programs.html)</p>
<p>Also tell them about the wonderful oppurtunities:
-PRAXIS
-AEMES
-Junior Year Abraod
-Open Curriculum
-various helpful resources, i.e., the career development office for internships, special programs, and future jobs
-5 college consortium
-the extensive library system
-the various clubs and activities that go on at Smith</p>