<p>I submitted my application RD today and just wanted to know what you guys thought. Please be serious, Bowdoin is one of my top two choices and these next 4 months of waiting are going to be really hard. My UW GPA is an estimate since my school doesn’t give unweighted, and is low because it is an incredibly difficult magnet school (ranked 4 in the country) and the GPA doesn’t accurately reflect students there. My teacher recommendations were incredible and personal essays were very good. Additionally, I submitted the extra essay describing my overnight visit to Bowdoin and how the students, location, and quality of teaching made me feel like it was definitely the right place for me. I also did an alumnus interview back in September and it seemed to go really well, if that should matter.</p>
<p>GPA: UW ~3.78
SAT I: M 800 CR 760 W 750
SAT II: Math II 800 US History 780 Latin 760
AP: World History 5, European History 5, US History 5, AB Calc 5, and Latin 5.
Taking 5 APs this year.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars/Awards</p>
<p>Young Democrats, Treasurer (9-12)
Environmental Resource Club, VP (11-12)
Latin club/quizbowl-like competitions (9-10)
Kids Are Scientists, Too (we do science lessons at local elementary schools), Lead Facilitator (11-12)
Newspaper, Opinion Editor (9, 12)
Drama + Shakespeare Troupe (11-12)
Volunteering at community events at my church (9-12)</p>
<p>AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Semifinalist
Many high-level Latin awards at the state, national, and international levels.
LHS (10-12)
NHS (11-12)</p>
<p>Summer
Before 11th - Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth International Politics camp
Before 12th - Economics for Leaders camp and French immersion in France</p>
<p>Based on the information you posted, you would seem to have a very good chance. Your standardized test scores are obviously the strongest part of your record and I would expect will give the admissions committee the impression of a student who is exceptionally strong in multiple disciplines – the kind of student that Bowdoin wants. Your extracurricular activities are interesting, but not spectacular and your GPA is fine, but again not spectacular for Bowdoin. Your essays and recommendations may be a key part of your application. Hope both of those are stellar. Good luck.</p>
<p>I’d say that you have a great shot. Solid stats, well-rounded, some leadership positions. Not sure what the Env Resource Club does but they’ll dig it…Bowdoin’s Outing Club is a huge feather in their cap and they really appreciate students who will take good advantage of it. Good Luck!!</p>
<p>I think any applicant from a state outside of Maine, Mass or CT gets a teeny tick in their favor. Highest state for acceptance last year was NY.</p>
<p>^^I’m not sure that a state-by-state summary is available. We went to some accepted students affair in the summer and it was mentioned by the host.</p>
<p>Virginia should be fine. Are there many from your school applying as well? That might be the most crucial issue, especially if you’re applying from TJ or a place like it.</p>
<p>yeah, i think if you’re the only one applying from TJ you’re totally in. great numbers. you seem excited about the school. let us know! yay bowdoin!</p>
<p>Hi! Just wondering if someone could chance me.
I submitted my app as ED I.
GPA UW: 93.44
GPA W: 96.44
All AP and honors classes at a very good public school.
SAT: Math 640, CR 670, Writing 680
ACT: Composite 30
Very strong interest in ballet. Have been dancing since I was 2, and started a program at my local elementary school to teach underprivileged children. I did a summer program with a professional ballet company.
Interview went well, and I also went back a few months later to meet with someone in the dance department and take a class.
National Honor Society, National Language honor society, a few school awards as well as leadership awards.
I participate in a few clubs without leadership positions.
Essays and recs (I assume) were good.
Only person applying from my school.
NY, upper middle class, female</p>