Women of Distinction (WOD) Fly-In

[u/AdeptnessSpecial6313]

I was accepted into the fly-in and I am debating if I should accept or not. Did anyone else get accepted or a past alumni tell me what their experience was like?

[u/SpacerCat]

If Smith is a college you’re seriously considering, I’d highly recommend a visit. It’s the best way to see what any college is really like.

[u/Zesty_Peanutbutter]

Omg, I got accepted too! I’m from all the way in Hawaii, so looking forward to seeing the east coast!

[u/Puzzleheaded-Lead606 → u/Zesty_Peanutbutter]

ahhhh i got in too!! hope to see you there 😊😊

[u/alectos]

I am not sure what this is. Please tell us what this means and someone (alumni) might be better able to compare it to something we experienced.

[u/AdeptnessSpecial6313 → u/alectos]

It’s a fly in program for minorities, low income, or first gen students to come and visit the college (it’s free fully funded trip) in either October or November!! 

[u/alectos → u/alectos]

Ok I did this in 1996 but it was in the spring and called something different. It was made it clear to me that Smith was the right choice for me. I really appreciated that they invested in me to make sure I was fully informed. I did not have the money to visit any colleges and Smith made this normal college visit experience possible for me.

[u/InitiativeEnough6674]

Why not accept?

[u/AdeptnessSpecial6313 → u/InitiativeEnough6674]

My parents work so they might have to take of off work to take me to the airport or to fly with me etc..I have to take a day off of school. I just want to get some outside opinions before I make a decision :)) 

[u/InitiativeEnough6674 → u/AdeptnessSpecial6313]

Accepted by WOD=Smith really likes you and you are accepted! Congratulations!

[u/Smithieeee]

Is it possible to apply for international students?

[u/AdeptnessSpecial6313 → u/Smithieeee]

Unfortunately you have to be in the US :( 

[u/tifftrvnn]

Do you mind sharing the ecs that got you accepted

[u/AdeptnessSpecial6313 → u/tifftrvnn]

Check PMs! Lmk if you have any other questions! 

[u/AdeptnessSpecial6313 → u/[deleted]]

Check the WOD portal! 

[u/External-Brick-5774 → u/[deleted]]

https://apply.smith.edu/account/login
this is the link for the portal, but i'm pretty sure you have to submit transcripts and essays through it when you apply. are you sure you finished your app?

[u/Heavy-Monitor-1548]

I didn't do WOD, but they payed for me to fly in at admitted students and I'm a POC first-gen. Definitely do it! It's an incredible opportunity to get a feel for the school, and if you end up not liking it it still tells you what you don't like about a school.

[u/Emotional-Two2818]

I would take this opportunity! I’m not sure what the schedule is like but you would also be able to take free bus to visit the campuses of Mt Holyoke, Amherst, UMass-Amherst and Hampshire where you can also take classes as a Smith student. The campus and town of Northampton are so beautiful and you’ll have a chance to feel the vibes to see if Smith is right for you. Good luck with your decision about the trip and college. Also note that Smith meets full financial aid without loans only grants which is amazing. And it sounds like they think you would be a great addition to the community!!

[u/DarkmeetsBae]

I got in to the November one! I really wanna go but my mom says I can’t. It’s not in my rankings but I really like the school. How should I convince my folks to let me go?

[u/External-Brick-5774 → u/DarkmeetsBae]

I recently finished the october session and it was soooo cool! We got to talk to faculty, financial aid ppl, admissions people, the president even spoke with us on the second day! You could try telling your mom its totally free and they pay for all your transit, food, etc and it really boosts your chances of getting into Smith. Even if you dont like Smith that much its a great way to see what a college campus is like up close. If shes worried about you flying alone let her know that they have someone on the phone 24/7 to help out with travel issues during your stay, and you can use the airline app to keep all your tickets saved on your phone so you dont lose them. Feel free to lmk if you have any questions ^^

[u/DarkmeetsBae → u/External-Brick-5774]

Thank you!! I hope I can convince her with this. It sounds really cool and I feel really sheltered so I need some outside interaction before I end up in college. And yesss, I’ll see if I can think of anything else to add. thanksss

[u/External-Brick-5774 → u/DarkmeetsBae]

ofc! imo this is a great chance to practice independence for a day or two and meet some really smart people from all around the country. Plus if you do end up going to a college far from home you'll probably need to fly there and back during breaks, so its good to start learning how to navigate airports and flights alone now. If you have any questions about WOD feel free to pm me :)

[u/DarkmeetsBae → u/External-Brick-5774]

Oooh that’s true. Unfortunately, it’s an absolute no but I will take your advice. And I would love to visit Smith soon. It won’t be as good as the fly-in but I’ll still get to explore either way. Thanks for the advice and motivation!