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John Gibson, senior lecturer, art department, teaches a brief lesson on how we perceive differences among objects toward a strategy of recognizing commonalities.

 
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The Common Application, Common Application Supplement, Secondary School Report, Teacher Evaluation and Midyear Report can be completed online or downloaded from the Common Application Web site.

If you intend to apply for financial aid, you must do so when you apply for admission and by the published deadlines. If you do not, you will not be eligible for Smith College grant aid until you complete 64 credits at Smith. Please see the financial aid policy page for details.

Required application

Smith College uses the Common Application exclusively and there is no fee for applications submitted online.

To download a paper copy, visit the Common Application site or your high school guidance office.

Required application materials

Smith Writing Supplement

Secondary School Report, including guidance counselor's recommendation and official high school transcript

Teacher Evaluation Forms (2)

Midyear Report

Early Decision Agreement (if applicable)

Recommended application materials

Students who have special talents in the arts may submit supplementary materials for evaluation. All materials must be submitted electronically using SlideRoom. Materials submitted by mail will not be reviewed.

Interview, on campus or with a local alumna

Standardized Tests

SAT I or ACT scores are optional for US Citizens and US permanent residents. Standardized tests (SAT I, ACT, TOEFL, or IELTS) are required for international citizens. The SAT I or ACT is required for students being instructed in English. The TOEFL is required for students being instructed in a language other than English. International students who are attending high school in the U.S. must submit SAT I or ACT scores.

SAT ll subject tests are optional for all applicants.

Financial aid application requirements

Smith Aid Application for Traditional Students

College Scholarship Service (CSS) PROFILE form

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Copies of student and parents’ most recent federal tax returns

Business/Farm taxes, if appropriate

Business/Farm Supplement not required, provide only if requested by Smith College

Noncustodial Parent Statement and tax returns, if appropriate


Mailing address

Office of Admission
Smith College
7 College Lane
Northampton, MA  01063
Fax: 413-585-2527

Calendar of Deadlines

Early
Decision I

Early
Decision II

Regular 
Decision 

Common Application
and Fee*

Nov. 15

Jan. 1

Jan. 15

Common Application Supplement

Nov. 15

Jan. 1

Jan. 15

Early Decision
Agreement
(if applicable)

Nov. 15

Jan. 1

NA

Interview

Nov. 15

Jan. 1

Jan. 15

Secondary School Report

Nov. 15

Jan. 1

Jan. 15

Midyear School Report

NA

Jan. 1**

Feb. 2

Teachers' Evaluations

Nov. 15

Jan. 1

Jan. 15

Standardized Test Scores***

Nov. 15

Jan. 1

Jan. 15

Financial aid materials

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*     The fee is waived if you apply online.
**   If available.
*** SAT I or ACT scores are optional for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.

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