<p>@siliconvalleymom,</p>
<p>Bowdoin is ACT/SAToptional thats why I indicated that I wasn’t submitting my score. As for the prep, I will have time during the week to do so, but I can’t sacrifice my community service for the sake of my applications and upcoming scholarships such as Gates. I have taken the SAT, but I scored basically the same as the ACT and I don’t like the format of the exam.</p>
<p>@Pootie,</p>
<p>Thanks your for your thoughts on my chances!I well understand that many other schools require standardized test scores and I do plan on retaking the ACT in September and October. As for the GPA, I can probably boost it a bit during the beginning of senior year. I will definitely do my very best in terms of the common app essay, I actually have to see what the topic is.</p>