<p>Maybe not, because if you had a great interview and decent ECs and good GPA, what else can they judge you on? I don't know that much about Bowdoin and how they work but I would say that without the SATs you have a strong application.</p>
<p>You look to have a good shot at Bowdoin ED. You may want to look at schools not in the NE. Help your parents to understand that the competition at Dartmouth or Williams for a NH kid is stiff. Exeter and St. Paul's have many NH kids year round that are your competition. But NH is an under represented State in most parts of the Country!</p>
<p>It's sad that if I lived five minutes south (in massachusetts) i would have an advantage/disadvantage at some colleges.</p>
<p>Actually MA, with so many highly rated schools, would be no better. You are a candidate who should focus on schools that don't require SATs, and the more that are not in the NE the better. You will get into a fine school.</p>
<p>Having grown up around the campus of Bowdoin, I can certainly attest to the fact that it's a great school. Many of my friends have taken Bowdoin classes, and found them to be great. It has a wonderful relationship with the town and community, it's well placed, and it has a nice college atmosphere. I totally understand why you'd want to come to Bowdoin. Tell your parents exactly what you've said here, and I bet they'll understand too.</p>
<p>Are you applying to Bowdoin, Elizabeth22? Just wondering. If you are, can you tell me your credentials so that I have some idea of what the competition is like?</p>
<p>thanks so much for the info.</p>
<p>oh....and how cold is it? Seeing as you're in the region, is there a good place to go sking?</p>
<p>Though they do represent a time commitment, many students manage Div III sports participation and solid academic achievment. Probably a good idea not to overload your schedule first-year though, to give yourself a chance to adjust to both college academics and athletics.</p>
<p>Bowdoin is a match for you....</p>
<p>The advice that I was given is if you do not have good SAT scores DO NOT submit them. The average Bowdoin SAT I score is 1370. Also, they have someone blackout the scores on the transcript before they look at them. Bowdoin only considers scores if you have the collegeboard send them....otherwise they don't see the tests.</p>
<p>If you like Bowdoin....I still think you have a good shot. Make sure to contact the coach too.</p>
<p>If I contact the coach, am I locked into playing for them?</p>
<p>"If I contact the coach, am I locked into playing for them?"</p>
<p>No, not at a Div III school.</p>
<p>If financial aid is invilved, there could be consequences. Even need based grants can soon turn into loans.</p>
<p>Camus:</p>
<p>Nope. You can decide not to play once you get there. Division III does not give sports scholarships, although they do give you a break in admissions. Since Bowdoin gurentees to meet financial need, in any case, it does not affect packaging of aid.</p>
<p>Only if you attend a Division I, II school which gives out sports scholarships are you required to play. If you do not, they will yank the money.</p>
<p>I need more safeties. Any ideas?</p>
<p>Camus:</p>
<p>Aside from my earlier suggestions, I would add these schools for you to look at as safeties or match/safeties:</p>
<p>Bard
Grinnell
Scripps
Whitman
Connecticut
Union
Denison
Reed
Lewis & Clark</p>
<p>Hope this is of use. Happy hunting.</p>
<p>Camus- </p>
<p>I haven't decided whether I'll apply to Bowdoin yet, but I wouldn't rule it out.</p>
<p>I have a 3.6 UW, 1450, 780/770/700, and fairly standard ECs.</p>
<p>Sugarloaf is the best skiing around here, but it's a bit of a drive. There are places to go that are closer, and they're pretty decent. Also, I think Bowdoin's outing club is pretty active and does a lot of ski trips.</p>
<p>Hi Katie - the best way to find out if you're a prospect at a DIII school is to contact the coach directly. Most DIII programs do not proactively recruit extensively but will respond very well to your initial contact if you are a solid prospect.</p>
<p>Depending on your sport and the school the level of skill will vary greatly. If you are a starter in HS and near conference all-star you will be highly sought after by most DIII schools. At the other extreme I had a friend who played varsity soccer ar a terrific DIII school who didn't even play varsity in high school. </p>
<p>I'd suggest checking out the web-sites of the schools in which you are interested. A lot of school's web-sites provide bios on athletes that give some insight into their HS performance. For example, here is the roster of the Bowdoin women's basketball team ... <a href="http://www.bowdoin.edu/hoplite/teamNavigation?method=roster%5B/url%5D">http://www.bowdoin.edu/hoplite/teamNavigation?method=roster</a> ... clicking on any player gives a brief bio.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Katie -
about the mono and RD schools...</p>
<p>You could apply to a few match (and a couple safeties) that accept the common app - that wouldn't be too much extra work, hopefully. I also think you have a good shot at Bowdoin, but not a lock-in. I also like the idea of concentrating on SAT-optional schools - the rest of your stats are excellent - wouldn't want a silly 3-hour test to lower your chances.</p>