In this episode, we will explore Smith College. A liberal arts school for women, Smith is located in Northampton, Massachusetts, just 2 hours from Boston and 3 hours from New York City. Founded in 1871 and opened to students in 1875, Smith is part of the Seven Sisters colleges, a group of seven liberal arts schools originally for women. Smith is also a member of the Five Colleges consortium, which includes Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts—Amherst, giving Smith students access to a wide array of resources and opportunities. In 2020 among national liberal arts colleges U.S. News and World Report ranked Smith #11 in the nation overall, #9 best in undergraduate teaching, #5 best value, and #11 most innovative. Smith does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission to the college and is home to students from 48 states and 68 countries. Get ready to explore Smith College!
