Precollege Programs 2022

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To complete this online application, be prepared to provide information for the following items:

1. Personal Essay (500-word maximum)
Please visit the How to Apply page for program prompts. There will be a prompt for you to upload a PDF or Word document to the application.

2. High School Transcript
Transcripts may be uploaded to your application. One full year of grades needs to be received. Alternatively, your school may email the transcript to our office.

3. Letter of Recommendation
All applicants must submit one academic recommendation from a teacher. There is a section in the application to provide your recommender's name and email contact.

4. International Student Documentation
International students are welcome to apply to any of our program offerings. International applicants may need to submit their English proficiency test scores. Test scores should be sent to Smith College.

International students should be aware that participation in Smith Precollege Programs does not constitute the basis for securing a student visa (F1). Students in the program should be able to obtain a Visitor (B) visa. If you will need to obtain a Visa, please be aware of your embassy/consulate Visa Appointment Wait Time.

5. Financial Aid Form (only if applying for financial aid)
Students applying for aid will need to have their family income and financial details on hand. You will also need to upload a copy of your tax return from 2020 or 2021 (typically the first two pages of the 1040 are sufficient). If taxes were not filed then an end-of-year wage statement (W-2) may be submitted.

6. Application Fee
The payment link is provided after you submit your application (Mastercard or Visa are accepted). The fee is nonrefundable.

Note: required fields are marked with *. Smith College will receive the data exactly as it is entered, so please be careful of spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

International Student Required Documents

As indicated by your responses above, you are an international student applying to our program.

International students should be aware that participation in Smith Precollege Programs does not constitute the basis for securing a student visa (F1). Students in the program should be able to obtain a Visitor (B) visa. If you will need to obtain a Visa, please be aware of your embassy/consulate Visa Appointment Wait Time.

English Proficiency Test Scores

English proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) are required for international citizens. They are required for students being instructed in a language other than English. If a student has been instructed in English for two years or less, they are still required to submit English proficiency test results. Students who have been instructed in English for three years or more are not required to submit scores.

Have scores sent to Smith College.

Have you been instructed in English for three years or more?

Yes

Please have the test scores sent to Smith College or upload your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores here.

High School Information

High School Name

Anticipated Graduation Date

Counselor First Name

Counselor Last Name

Counselor Email

Parent/Guardian Information

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Prefix First Name Last Name Suffix Relationship to student Describe relationship Primary Email Primary Phone Is this parent/guardian mailing information different from the student's? Parent/Guardian Mailing Address Parent/Guardian Mailing Address Country Street City Region Postal Code

Add a second parent/guardian

Program Information

Please review all program details prior to making your selection below.

The following program is full. Students may still apply and be placed on the waitlist.

- Sustainable Futures

Which 2022 Residential Program are you applying to?

College Readiness - Writing Composition Track

Creative Writing Workshop

Summer Science and Engineering Program

Sustainable Futures

Women, Gender and Representation

Are you applying for need-based financial aid?

Financial Aid Application

Financial aid is available to a limited number of participants and is awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need and eligibility for the program. To be considered for financial aid, you must submit complete the section below.

Total Household Income (including alimony, child support, social security, unemployment, etc.)

Value of all bank accounts

Net value of all real estate holdings (excluding primary home)

Student's 2021 total income

Value of all savings and investments for student

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Parent/Guardian Financial Information
Parent/Guardian employment status: Parent/Guardian employment status: Full-time Part-time Temporary Unemployed Other Please specify Check if Parent/Guardian is receiving: Check if Parent/Guardian is receiving: Unemployment Disability Other Not Applicable Please specify

Add a second parent/guardian financial information

Student's living situation (select all that apply):

Please specify

Household Size: How many dependents do you have in your household (including siblings, grandparents, etc.)?

Please check any other significant family expenses or special circumstances & explain below:

Medical

Recent Death

Disability

Other

Please explain special expenses and impact here.

Family Contribution: Please list below the total amount of money you can contribute toward the cost of the Precollege Program

Financial Aid Documents

Please upload a copy of your most recent federal tax return (2020 or 2021) or if you did not submit taxes, then provide a copy of your most recent end of year earnings statement. If two parents/guardians are listed, then each must upload tax documentation.

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Documents

Personal Essay

Please choose ONE of the following questions as your essay prompt. Your essay is meant to help our admission committee better understand you as a student and person. Please give an in-depth and authentic response. We want to learn about you! Do not substitute another topic and please limit your essay to approximately 250 - 500 words. Be sure to include your full name on all attachments.

College Readiness Essay Prompts

What aspects about the college experience and applying to college are you eager to learn about? What do you hope to gain from the college readiness program?

SSEP Essay Prompts

Tell us about the experience, event, book, movie, person, place, etc. that initially sparked your interest in science. What was it about this event, person, etc. that inspired you?

Tell us why you want to attend an intensive program in your chosen field at Smith College.

Creative Writing Workshop Essay Prompts

Tell us about the experience, event, book, movie, person, place, etc. that initially sparked your interest in writing. What was it about this event, person, etc. that inspired you?

What is an experience, a character or a story idea that you have been wanting to write about but haven’t yet put into words? Why do you want to tell this story?

Women Gender and Representation Essay Prompts

Tell us about the experience, event, book, movie, person, place, etc. that initially sparked your interest in women, gender, and representation. What was it about this event, person, etc. that inspired you?

If you could spend time with any person (real or fictional, historic or contemporary) who would it be, what would you do, and why?

Sustainable Futures Essay Prompts

Tell us about an experience, event, book, movie, person, place, etc. that initially sparked your interest in issues related to sustainability, farming, and/or social justice. What was it about this event, person, etc. that inspired you?

If you could spend time with any person (real or fictional, historic or contemporary) who would it be, what would you do, and why?

School Transcript Document(s)

Applicants must submit their school transcript. One full year of grades needs to be received. Transcripts may be uploaded below. Alternatively, your school may email the transcript to our office. Please know, your application will be considered incomplete until we receive your transcript/s.

Recommendation

All applicants must submit one academic recommendation from a teacher. An email will be sent to the recommender with an online form for them to complete. Please reach out to your recommender if you need them to complete the form by a deadline.

Please know, your application will be considered incomplete until we receive the recommendation.

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