<p>What is the basis for your lifelong dream? Most children don’t know anything about colleges/universities other than their name; really, the strongest basis for your desire would be knowledge in high school. Have you visited Yale? Do they have special programs that you want to do? Do you really want to go to a co-ed university, or a bigger place than Smith? Or are you attracted to the name?</p>
<p>Personally, I went to a women’s college so I am very biased, but I loved going to a small college for women. I think it’s such a great opportunity/experience. And the great thing about Smith is it’s part of the Five Colleges - so you have socialization experiences with Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, Amherst and UMass students, as well as the opportunity to take a wide variety of courses.</p>