Do I have what it takes to be a Polar Bear?

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<p>Hello! </p>

<p>I’m a RD applicant to Bowdoin and I’d really appreciate a little insight on what you think my chances are. </p>

<p>OBJECTIVE</p>

<p>STATS/GENRAL INFO</p>

<ul>
<li>Nationality: Lebanese, Polish, and American</li>
<li>Gender: Female </li>
<li>Location: Beirut, Lebanon </li>
<li>Cumulative GPA<a href=“with%2011th%20grade%20weighted”>/color</a>: 3.943</li>
<li>[color=blue]Program: IB Diploma</li>
<li>Rank: School doesn’t have one</li>
<li>SAT I: 2160 (M 710, W 710, CR 740)</li>
<li>SAT IIs: (670 Literature, 700 Biology)</li>
<li>Community Service hours: 240 </li>
</ul>

<p>EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES</p>

<ul>
<li>President of the Student Council<a href=“class%20rep%20grades%2010%20and%2011”>/color</a></li>
<li>[color=blue]Secretary General of MUN<a href=“member%20grade%2010,%20head%20organizer%20of%20annual%20conference%20grade%2011”>/color</a></li>
</ul>

<p>*I’ve taken part in 7 conferences so far, and was selected as [color=blue]one of five finalists out of 1200 delegates in a national MUN competition and, consequently, attended the UNA-USA conference in New York free of charge :)</p>

<ul>
<li>Have been playing the piano for 8 years</li>
<li>Volunteered as a Part-Time music teacher in a public school (gave weekly lessons) and started a music program there for beginners </li>
<li>Co-founded a school-wide “Help Haiti” Campaign<a href=“raised%20$6000%20for%20medical%20supplies”>/color</a> </li>
<li>Have been [color=blue]horseback riding for 3 years</li>
<li>NHS member and head of the media committee</li>
<li>Joined a Global Routes 5-week Community Service and cultural immersion program over the summer</li>
<li>Took two 4-credit college-level courses at the Harvard Summer School Program</li>
</ul>

<p>SUBJECTIVE</p>

<ul>
<li>Teacher recs: haven’t seen them but I’m pretty sure they’re amazing (one teacher actually asked for more time to make it as “perfect” as possible :))</li>
<li>Essays: the general consensus was that they were amazing (I tend to disagree) so let’s just assume that they were average/good :p</li>
</ul>

<p>What do you think??</p>

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<p>Yes, you will have a pretty fair shot.
You are scholastically very impressive, but MUN seems kind of common these days and I hope you will have a good story for the committee.</p>

<p>I just took a quick browse through, and you seem quite strong. </p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks, bobow98!!!</p>

<p>I totally understand what you mean by MUN being such a popular extracurricular activity (it IS awesome, after all ;)). I’m hoping, though, that once admissions sees that I want to major in international relations, then they’ll understand my extracurricular choices a little more :)</p>

<p>Would anyone else mind sharing their opinion? Please? :)</p>

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<p>I’d say you have more than a fair shot- you have a really good chance! Academics and extracurriculars are pretty outstanding… I don’t go on this website that often, but this is definitely one of the better profiles I’ve seen for Bowdoin! I hope you get in!</p>

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<p>Wow, walkerita, that was by far the nicest and most encouraging response I’ve ever received! </p>

<p>Your response kindled a spark of hope that I carried around with me all day at school - so thank you :)</p>

<p>I know it’s probably not easy for ANYONE to get into a school like bowdoin, but it’s wonderful to know that I at least have a chance (be it a fair one or a good one!!!)</p>

<p>Anyone else mind posting their views?</p>