Chance me?

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I’m applying RD to Bowdoin, I’m not sending standardized tests

Abitur average: 1.5 (roughly equals a 3.85 UW GPA)
My school doesn’t report class rank, and I’m not applying for FA. My intended major is either political science or international relations.

My ECs are very good in comparison to other Germans (due to the education system, there’s not much time left for ECs)

-Founded a quite successful social organization (LGBTTIQ) in 2013 (projects include: a islamic poetry slam, short films about rainbow families, a petition regarding marriage equality, etc.)

-head boy of my school (organized various events, gave speeches, etc.)

-13 years of playing the piano, I’m submitting a supplement.

-teaching German to refugees at the refugee reception center (that’s what my commonapp essay is about)

-conflict mediation, helped developing a new anti-bullying policy at my school

-Sports: Golf, Field Hockey, Taekwondo

-other music stuff: school choir, aural theory class (voluntarily, not at my school)

The topics of my essays (both commonapp and supplement) were interesting, but since I’m not native, I don’t know how well-written they were.
My recommendations are very good, I’d say, but that’s what everyone on CC says so I don’t know.

So, what are my chances at Bowdoin?

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bump

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bump?

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Apply and find out

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Anybody else?

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Your chances sound good - and the fact that you’re not applying for financial aid probably helps your chances a good deal seeing as you are an international student. I’m applying RD to Bowdoin too - I visited in September and you definitely sound like the type of student that they look for - well-rounded, with passion for different things - volunteering, music, and you have leadership roles.

Seeing as I’m another hopeful student myself, my impressions might not mean that much. Nevertheless I do think you stand a good shot. Of course, with a school as selective as Bowdoin, one can never be sure about one’s chances. Just keep your GPA up for the mid year report. Is Bowdoin your first choice?