Chances, plus Mary Jane on campus

Colleges and Universities A-Z Bowdoin College
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<p>First thing’s first:
I’m 1 of 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists. In February, they announce the 15,000 Finalists, so I think I have a chance of getting to that point. If I do, then Bowdoin will meet 100% of demonstrated need loan-free. Which rocks. So do I have a chance?</p>

<p>Academics:
GPA: Unweighted is around 3.5. Weighted was 4.5 halfway through grade 11, when I moved from NC to New Brunswick, Canada. The school here doesn’t weight.
Rank: Unknown at this point. Top 6% in NC, though. New school doesn’t weight, so that’ll push it down to 10 or 15%.
SAT: CR 760, MA 680, WR 690, taking W Hist and Lit Subject Tests on Saturday.
Classes:
AP Psych - A
Poli Sci - High B
Media Studies - A
AP World History - A
Sociology - A</p>

<p>Extra Currics:
Founder: Philosophy Club in NC and Ambassadors Club here – a club for new students to help them get adjusted.
Current Member: Ambassadors, Red Cross Response Team, Students Aware of the World, International Student Association, and Knitting Club
Volunteering: Weekly with Multicultural Association and the library
Job: Had one last year, but I can’t get a work permit here.</p>

<p>And then, question 2:
I know that drinking is pretty prevalent on campus, but does Mary Jane hang out on campus, too?</p>

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<p>No one ever answers my posts. 83 people have looked at this! Someone at least just give me like a "screw you, man."</p>

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<p>screw you, man.</p>

<p>Good chance.</p>

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<p>You're my hero</p>

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<p>I think you have a decent shot -- granted, I'm no expert, but someone was admitted from my school last year with very similar stats.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

<p>PS. I was born in New Brunswick .. :)</p>

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<p>some of my pals believe in the happy herb.
it's not very prevalent, as alcohol is the substance of choice here, but it's there if you look for it a little</p>

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<p>As long as you graduate top 10% you should be alright with those stats. Drinking is common and "Mary Jane" use is relatively common as well. Let's put it this way... it's not hard to find. I don't use, but I heard there are several dealers on campus.</p>

<p>Focus on the things that make you really different in your app.</p>

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<p>I appreciate your humor, vegmoore.</p>

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<p>Looks like you're doing well in challenging classes, which is a good thing. It's hard to say for certain though, since so much of Admissions decisions are based on the somewhat intangible aspects of the application.</p>

<p>I'm here at Bowdoin on a National Merit Scholarship, which ended up making Bowdoin much more affordable than other LACs that I applied to (and I liked Bowdoin best anyways). Knowing that I'll be graduating loan-free is a great feeling.</p>

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<p>Reed College in Oregon is a match for you. Vassar and Bard as well.</p>

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<p>Mary Jane attends most colleges, and those few where she is a truant can be easily avoided.</p>