<p>I applied to bowdoin ED. Yesterday I got a letter letting me know that they got my application and everything-- and they listed what I should have sent into them, just in case I forgot anything.
I did the application online and I think I sent in all that the application asked for. But I’m not sure if I…
Did and sent in a personal statement
“signed” my application</p>
<p>But what is a “personal statement?” is it the same as the essay?</p>
<p>I did my app. online-- do I still need to sign it by hand?</p>
<p>I tried calling bowdoin, but they’re closed for thanksgiving-- any help would be appreciated!</p>
<p>Scroll down to the common application ( requires: 1. Short answer of 150 or fewer words and 2. Personal essay). Then scroll down to the application supplement. On the second page of the applicant supplement - there is a requirement for another one or two page essay on what you expect of your academic journey at Bowdoin. This essay specific to Bowdoin is the personal statement.</p>
<p>According to Bowdoin, the common app. essay it the "personal statement." I emailed them and somehow they replied-- even though the office wasn't open. That's what I thought, but I don't know why Bowdoin doesn't use the term "personal essay," like the application does.</p>
<p>a statment for things like applications are just something you've writen yourself basicly.. its really the same thing. But I agree, 1 word would be nice hehe.</p>