<p>Hey everyone! I am applying to Bowdoin ED2…and I was wondering if anyone knew what the accept rate is for ED2…is it comparable to the accept rate ED1? Does applying ED2 really give a big leg up compared to RD?</p>
<p>Thanks,
LACbound111</p>
<p>be careful about the deadline . Its already Jan 2 .</p>
<p>Oh, I actually already applied ED2....</p>
<p>its ok. So dont borther about it :)</p>
<p>Hey everyone! I am applying to Bowdoin ED2....and I was wondering if anyone knew what the accept rate is for ED2...is it comparable to the accept rate ED1? Does applying ED2 really give a big leg up compared to RD?</p>
<p>Hey, </p>
<p>I applied ED2 last year. </p>
<p>IMO, the acceptance rate should be comparable to ED1's rate of 25%-30%. Bowdoin aims to admit between 30-40% of the incoming class during the Early Decision process. I believe the school pays more attention to URM's and athletes during ED2. However, this is only a thought. Not many URM's apply early anyway but it bodes well for Bowdoin number wise if the URM yield is high. </p>
<p>I think the Adcom is more self-selecting during the Early Decision period. Whether ED gives you a leg up compared to RD is relative. Even though the ED acceptance rate is higher, many ED applicants obviously have displayed a very strong interest in attending Bowdoin and the vast majority of applicants are within the range of the Adcom's academic targets (SAT/GPA).</p>
<p>Hi Boston_08,</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your helpful reply! I just have one more question: Does being Asian-Indian male count as URM at Bowdoin? I know at larger universities, we are well-represented...but how about someplace like Bowdoin? Do you think this can give me any advantage...BTW I am also a first genration college student...I would do almost anything to go to Bowdoin, I have become a very big fan.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your time,
LACbound111</p>
<p>No problem! I like the fact you're interested in attending Bowdoin. </p>
<p>Compared to larger universities, there are a relatively small number of Asian-Indian males at Bowdoin. I don't know whether this will give you an advantage. However, being a first-generation college student is a big plus. IMO, the Adcom considers this more important than one's URM status. The College has become increasing more conscious of class and parent(s)' educational backgrounds in recent years, hence the no-loans policy. Also, race/ethnic-conscious admissions is a more sensitive subject than first-generation status.</p>
<p>hi Boston_08, how about Asians in Bowdoin ? I heard that there are so few Asian in Bowdoin and it seems that Bowdoin prefers white. (Just I heard, not my opinion). Does they take it into consideration ?</p>
<p>LOL Really?!?</p>
<p>Admissions data: Class of 2012</p>
<p>Class</a> of 2012 Profile (Bowdoin Admissions)</p>
<p>Based on this profile, the class of 2012 is 11% Asian. That's typical of a selective liberal arts school. Of course, some schools may have a higher percentage of Asian students but for a school in Maine, that's an acceptable number. </p>
<p>The Common Data Set for 07-08 notes Bowdoin is 12.6% Asian, the largest minority on campus. </p>
<p>Bowdoin loves diversity. They'll consider it in relation to other factors with respect to building a class.</p>
<p>It is great , thanks Boston_08 :X There are so many rumors :))</p>