Chance me for regular decision?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Bowdoin College
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<p>White male, Westchester, NY</p>

<p>GPA 3.3 unweighted from frosh-junior year, but my senior year so far I have a 3.8. I’ve put in a bit more effort…
SAT: 2250

  • Reading 800
  • Writing 760
  • Math 690</p>

<p>Classes this year:
AP English
AP Euro
Environmental Science
Words and Images (film class)
Independent Study on Film</p>

<p>Photo editor of school paper, photographer for the yearbook, founder and president of the photo club, interned with the International Center of Photography for two years, soloist with school Chamber choir (soloed at Carnegie hall), NRA Bar 7 in rifle, National Merit semifinalist. Submitted a photo portfolio which you can see here <a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/24815556@N08/5092513645/in/set-72157625521711934/lightbox/[/url]”>http://www.■■■■■■■■■■/photos/24815556@N08/5092513645/in/set-72157625521711934/lightbox/</a>, had an interview that went fantastically. </p>

<p>You can see my common app essay here if you’re curious
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and my Bowdoin supplement on connection to place here
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<p>My main question, I guess, is how much they’ll count how much more effort I’ve put in this year vs. before. I just wish I had done this two years ago.</p>

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<p>Forgot to list Calc under classes. Whoops!</p>

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<p>Nobody? Please?</p>

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<p>I didn’t read your essays, but I’d say that you have a good chance, maybe even a very good chance, given your extracurriculars; the photography aspect of your application will make you stand out. You’re right to think that your GPA from early high school is a weakness, and I really can’t say how Bowdoin will weigh that against your dedication to your extracurriculars and your GPA this year. In the end it may come down to the characteristics of the other applicants and whether they think that your interests and background would bring variety to the class. I’m not an expert on these things, but overall I’d say you have a good chance!</p>

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<p>It’s going to be a real reach with that GPA, which is far below their average accepted GPAs as reported on Naviance. Cross your fingers that one of your “hooks” grabs the attention of an admissions officer. It’s always possible.</p>

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<p>It’s going to be very hard to get into Bowdoin with that GPA. You will need to really stand out in your application to gain admission.</p>

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<p>FWIW, your photos are terrific, your writing very nice, and your SATs solid. I don’t do chances but you have good credentials regardless of the slow start in high school.</p>

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<p>The essays were pretty good and the photo album as well but Bowdoin is a reach for pretty much everyone so I think you should assume the odds are against you as well. The GPA could be a problem.</p>