Conversation so far:
Where did Plath attend college?
In 1950, Plath attended Smith College and excelled academically.
What did she study?
CANNOTANSWER.
Did she attend any other schools?
Smith College.
What was significant about her college years?
The experience was not what she had hoped it would be, and it began a downward spiral.
She was furious at not being at a meeting the editor.
What editor did she want to meet?
a coveted position as guest editor at Mademoiselle magazine.

Question: Why were they unable to meet?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was the guest editor at Mademoiselle magazine unable to meet Sylvia Plath?