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<p>Hey folks,</p>

<p>Im starting college soon. I sent in my application to Bates a few weeks ago and did my interview a while back (ED I! Go Bates!) but I am wondering:</p>

<p>What do I need for college? I know there is a VERY large chance I wont get into Bates, but generally speaking what is everyone out there taking to college?</p>

<p>Or, to the people who are already there, is there anything you wish you had taken/wish you had known before starting college?</p>

<p>:) Just a bit nervous here! So I thought I would ask around.</p>

<p>Thanks,
~Matthew</p>

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<p>I also applied ed to Bates. Why don't you think you'll get in?</p>

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<p>It isn’t that I doubt my application, but with a probably… what? 3:10 acceptance rate normally, so I figure about 1:10 on ED? :) I’m just not counting on it as my only choice. </p>

<p>The only thing I can think of that I did that I would improve is phrase how I was only looking at Bates when I toured because it was my first choice, THEN I was going send other apps out, but eh!</p>

<p>:) My GPA isn’t as high as some other people here either, which makes me nervous! I tried to make my application show me and who I am 100% though, so I just really hope I get in, but if admissions thinks im not a good match, well... <em>Shrug</em> probably not where I wana spend my time or money anyway right? Im just trusting Bates' judgement on the matter now.</p>

<p>So you sent in your application ED too? That’s cool! Where are you from? Maybe we will see each other next year if all goes well! ;) Im from Arkansas.</p>

<p>What are you taking to college? Ive figured towels, fridge once I get there, some books, and a few things to remind me of home but past that I dono anything o.O! Eeek.</p>

<p>Best Wishes,
~Matthew</p>

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<p>"It isn’t that I doubt my application, but with a probably… what? 3:10 acceptance rate normally, so I figure about 1:10 on ED? I’m just not counting on it as my only choice."</p>

<p>The regular acceptance rate is 27% the early decision acceptance rate is 54%. I think you'll get in because you're from Arkansa, I am sure they don't get too many applicants from there. </p>

<p>"My GPA isn’t as high as some other people here either, which makes me nervous! I tried to make my application show me and who I am 100% though, so I just really hope I get in, but if admissions thinks im not a good match, well... <em>Shrug</em> probably not where I wana spend my time or money anyway right? Im just trusting Bates' judgement on the matter now."</p>

<p>What is your gpa? You just have to hope for the best, Bates is the type of school that looks at your whole application.</p>

<p>"So you sent in your application ED too? That’s cool! Where are you from? Maybe we will see each other next year if all goes well! Im from Arkansas."</p>

<p>Yep, I sent in my application ed too. I'm from Washington State. </p>

<p>"What are you taking to college? Ive figured towels, fridge once I get there, some books, and a few things to remind me of home but past that I dono anything o.O! Eeek."</p>

<p>You are way ahead of me, I am not even thinking about that. I have so much stuff, the idea of packing scares me.</p>

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<p>"The regular acceptance rate is 27% the early decision acceptance rate is 54%. I think you'll get in because you're from Arkansa, I am sure they don't get too many applicants from there."</p>

<p>54%?! Are you serious? o.O Where did you get that number. I had no idea it was that high.</p>

<p>"What is your gpa? You just have to hope for the best, Bates is the type of school that looks at your whole application."</p>

<p>My GPA is only 3.02, last time I checked. I think it went up this year slightly (3.2ish) I tried to point out that where I am the High School education isn’t what it is supposed to be. Not just HORRIBLE, but I’ve learned more out-of-class teaching the teachers than in class by far, which I think will help, but who knows? Hehe, I'm trying not to worry about it too much.</p>

<p>"Yep, I sent in my application ed too. I'm from Washington State. "</p>

<p>:) That’s so cool! I have a friend up there, she's a blast to be around. ^.^ Best of luck in getting in! Did you get an interview/see the campus at all? I have some pictures of the campus from my trip if you would like a link. (Obviously not sure if you got to go up there or not :)!) What major are you looking at taking up? I’m at a toss up between a few things, but my major interest is Sociology.</p>

<p>"You are way ahead of me, I am not even thinking about that. I have so much stuff, the idea of packing scares me."</p>

<p>Packing scares me too, :) I’m very excited though! But honestly... the only reason I’m looking for ideas is because my family wants things to get me for Christmas, but I don’t want a lot of things I cant take with me to college... so I really don’t know. Best I have is a hot pot for heating water for tea/coffee, towels/washcloths, gift cards for things like iTunes and book stores.</p>

<p>My friend at Bates said posters, a GOOD set of sheets/down comforter, and some things that remind you of home will get you by for a while. Everything else I think is sort of a wait-and-see deal depending on where you are going/room mates which is something that just opens up a whole new door of things to stress about! ;)</p>

<p>Best Wishes,
~Matthew</p>

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<p>Hi Matthew,</p>

<p>Good luck in your ED app. Coming from Arkansas will definitely help you. Check out the Bates Student Handbook for some ideas on what to ask Santa for.
<a href="http://www.bates.edu/Prebuilt/dos/student-handbook/student-handbook-05-06.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.bates.edu/Prebuilt/dos/student-handbook/student-handbook-05-06.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>You can also find ED facts on admissions, etc., on this website:
<a href="http://www.bates.edu/factbook.xml%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.bates.edu/factbook.xml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>Good luck! I'm applying EDII to Bates --- if I can get everything ready by Jan 1!</p>

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<p>Hey! Nice to meet to you! ^.^</p>

<p>Thanks so much for those links. I guess I zoned out and didn’t even think about looking on the Bates site for ideas.</p>

<p>Here is a link:
<a href="http://teaghue.googlepages.com/collegematerials%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://teaghue.googlepages.com/collegematerials&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>I reformatted a list I just found on the College Life forums for my website. There are lists easy to use online and 2 printable versions. I'm finding it extremely useful so maybe some other people here can use it too. Feel free to give the link to friends as well. :)</p>