<p>So I have this ridiculous but true way of learning about Bowdoin, but I’m not sure they’ll appreciate my humor (even though its a true story!). Should I just say I learnt about it from my friends/guidebook instead?</p>
<p>No. If it is a good story it would enhance your application, I'm sure.</p>
<p>They have a good sense of humor. Look at the section on the website about how to pronounce their name. It's adorable and hilarious.</p>
<p>how much does the learning about Bowdoin essay count? Now I'm worried, since I don't have an incredibly interesting story about how I found out about it...Is it typical for people to say "I got stuff in the mail" or "I found it online"?</p>
<p>I dont think that matters at all....they just want to know where you heard about it from.
it is more of just to know than something they are evaluating you on</p>