<p>Smith also had a student council president who was male (born in a female body, and was transitioning during his time at Smith, though I don’t know the parameters).</p>
<p>I do think there are differences. I do think Smith is more in-your-face regarding trans issues and the like, and there seems to be a greater preponderance of women who deliberately dress in an androgynous fashion. There’s nothing wrong with that, but I think it’s noteworthy enough to be considered in assessing relative fit. Note that I say assessing – not ruling out entirely. I’d put Wellesley on the more “conservative” end of the spectrum, though by conservative on this dimension I mean a 9 rather than a 10 on a 10 point scale. All of these schools are about strong, powerful women making a difference. </p>
<p>BTW, my D loves Wellesley. She is Midwestern, mainstream in dress, likes boys, and is more conservative than I (her northeast liberal mother) politically.</p>