Bowdoin College- potential applicant

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am very interested in Bowdoin College, my father graduated from there and I absolutely love the school. I am looking for a strong liberal arts education, but like any student wonder my chances. I know grades and scores don’t define a person, I have always disliked being ranked and judged for academic performance when I really just enjoy learning. I hope to visit Bowdoin this summer or in the fall, this is one of my dream schools. I am still unsure about future areas of studies but I love art, environmental research, conservation and I hope to have a non profit one day that educates and gives back to underprivileged children. Any advice or Bowdoin student’s opinions?</p>

<p>Female
5.68 GPA weighted, waiting for unweighted but should be around 3.85-4
Ranked 4/500 at a 5A public school ranked in the top 500 schools
All honors/ highest level classes possible
APs: Human Geography, World History, Art History, Language, US History
Future APs for next year: Gov, Econ, Calculus, Studio Art: 2D Design, Literature, Environmental Systems, Psychology
ACT: 26- 1st waiting for June scores (this is one of my weak points, but I will retake it again)
Alumni: Dad </p>

<p>Internship at a Hospital last year, GI Lab
Volunteer at Vacation Bible School, Public Library, Special Olympics etc. consistently
Volunteer/Sponsor: Goalball (blind sport) and Lighthouse for the Blind</p>

<p>Sports:
Volleyball for a year, manager for sophomore year </p>

<p>Leadership:
President of my Leo Club, former Director of Events
Vice President of Student Council, member for 4 years
Member of a Leadership class for two years at my school- we organize and execute all events and service projects at our school<br>
Head Coordinator of Homecoming, An all male pageant for fundraising and Fish Camp (Freshman orientation)</p>

<p>Member of National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, Spanish Club, Philosophy Club </p>

<p>I hope to start a Random Acts of Kindness Club for teachers, janitors and students or start it as a committee through my Leadership class. </p>

<p>If anyone has advice on admission or comments about Bowdoin I would greatly appreciate it!</p>

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<p>Unless you raise your ACT take advantage of their test-optional policy. Beyond that you seem fine, consider applying ED if it is your first choice and focus on writing great essays.</p>

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<p>Bowdoin: Reach (it’s reachable)</p>

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<p>Thank you, I am considering it!</p>

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<p>Besides your ACT score, you’ll be a great candidate for Bowdoin. :slight_smile: I would take advantage of their test-optional policy, unless you raise your ACT score by 6 points or more.</p>

<p>Good luck! Work hard on your essays and apply early decision. :)</p>

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<p>You have a great shot. With a +/- 15% acceptance rate, Bowdoin is a reach for everyone… Just get down to business with the essays and definately try to visit…if you can hold off until Fall I would suggest it. We visited in August and the campus was pretty dead (although Freeport and Portland were hopping!) So many schools claim to take a holistic approach to admissions, but I really do believe it with Bowdoin. It’s a small class…and I think they strive for a good mix of kids.</p>