<p>I’m in and can’t wait! Let’s hear from our class…</p>
<p>I’m a fourth generation Polar Bear for starters…</p>
<p>Molly</p>
<p>Go U Bears!</p>
<p>Well, I wish I could be proud to be part of 2010- If I eventually get in I'll definitely join your thread! Also, you said that you spoke with the admission staff at Bowdoin. How would I go about doing this? Should I call them first- I mean I don't think I can just show up and out of the blue say I want to tell you why I want to go to Bowdoin and why I will be an excellent asset to your school. (Which is what I will tell them if they decide to listen to me) What did you do to meet with Bowdoin staff? I greatly appreciate your input and Congragulations- you must be thrilled! Unfortunatley, many on this site were deferred from Bowdoin and can't respond but getting in is certainly better u bear!!!</p>
<p>I was accepted as well.
So, what are u planning to major in?</p>
<p>ERICgr,</p>
<p>When you visit Bowdoin, you usually fill out a card at the admissions office. I suppose they have me down for a visit at least 5 times, not including my on-campus interview. This shows interest. This is not practical for everyone. If you have not interviewed on campus, it might be worth the effort.</p>
<p>All this said, since my mom is a Bowdoin grad, the college has been a part of my life as long as I can remember. We have always lived nearby and my mom is from Maine.</p>
<p>As far as Colby and Bates go, they are fine schools. I would prefer Colby over Bates just because Lewiston is a pretty sketchy place. (imho)</p>
<p>Bowdoin does not compare with these two schools. It surpasses them on any level.</p>
<p>Wikipedia says: "Although Bowdoin is often compared to Bates and Colby, located in the Maine cities of Lewiston and Waterville, it shares more applicants with Amherst, Brown, Dartmouth, Middlebury and Williams."</p>
<p>Now, I am off to Maine for a family Christmas!</p>
<p>First, my apologies for considering that you were a poser on the board. Tensions were high there for a bit.</p>
<p>Most likely a biology major, but I will take some time to feel that out. I know my eventual path is heading to medical school.</p>
<p>Apology accepted.
I would have probably done the same, considering the tension then.
Did you receive your matriculation papers?</p>
<p>Also, I know that Bowdoin has a significantly higher rank than Bates and Colby and is generally considered a better school. But that does not mean Bates and Colby are not great schools. They are similar in many ways to Bowdoin and do attract many similar students- even though Bowdoin shares more ivy applicants. I may end up at either two (or Bowdoin) and would be happy at all three of them.</p>
<p>I was accepted! Bowdoin was my dream school.
Bowdoin 2010!!!!!!!!</p>