Wellesley vs. Smith, Wellesley vs. Swarthmore

TheDad
Sat, 19 Nov 2005 20:08:40 +0000

While only single data point on the question, Wellesely did very well in terms of Fullbright scholarships awarded for 2005-2006, 9 awarded out of 30 applicants, third on the list of LAC’s.

However, Smith was first at 14 awarded out of 31. (And Swat was way down the list at 4 for 26.)

I post this not to diminish Wellesley in any way–it’s a very fine school–but as a response to some of the condescension about Smith academics. Obviously, there is something very good going on there.