<p>Bowdoin Early Decision </p>
<p>My AP biology and regular bio teacher went to Bowdoin and has known me for 6 years as a student athlete and student. She writes the best LOR's ive ever seen. does this help?</p>
<p>Intended major: Biology</p>
<p>Mom is a special Ed teacher, don't have a dad. Adopted from Moldova, and have dual citizenship </p>
<p>Income is only about 51k</p>
<p>Unique situation during my junior year...</p>
<p>90 gpa in 9th grade, 1 B in math and a B in art</p>
<p>92.59 gpa (sophomore year) B in math, B in env science</p>
<p>Junior year - had a severe case of mono, combined with hypothyroidism caused me to miss 3 months of school (could hardly watch TV, it was a nightmare), as a result, I was forced to drop some of my classes and catch up as quickly as possible so I wouldnt have to retake the 11th grade. 87 in AP english and comp, 89 in chemistry, and 72 in geometry honors <em>cringe</em> but I made it. Will mention this in my essay so they don't think i just screwed off junior year.</p>
<p>Senior year schedule will be AP bio, lit, human geography and stats, and spanish III</p>
<p>Volunteer work: (shows determination and focus) </p>
<p>Global impact apprenticeship: co captain freshman year. Worked with several schools overseas to improve water quality, wildlife and other things, all while documenting and presenting a video to broadcast with te other schools participating. This got lots of press, was in the news paper just about every month in my town, and when I search my name, half the results are from the GIA program</p>
<p>Ambassadors group member</p>
<p>Ran XC fresh year </p>
<p>Shadowed/assisted a horse vet over the summer: ~30 hrs</p>
<p>Worked on a dairy farm feeding calves twice a week : ~ 20 hrs</p>
<p>Green Mt Horse Association jumping crew, vet assistant/scribe and other various jobs: ~15 hrs </p>
<p>Shadowing/ assisting various vets every Saturday morning 9-12: 15 hrs </p>
<p>Volunteer at The Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences, orphan baby bird feeder</p>
<p>Attending Cornell Summer College Course in Captive Raptor Management junior year</p>
<p>Job as a dog sitter on an as needed basis</p>
<p>Strong essay writing skills. </p>
<p>Attended Adventures in Veterinary Medicine sophomore year.</p>
<p>Any feedback will be greatly appreciated, thanks.</p>