RD or ED to Bates?

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<p>Hello, I was wondering if someone could give me perspective on where I stand with this school. I love both Bowdoin and Bates, but I acknowledge the fact that Bowdoin is a more selective school. I feel that these are the two schools that I want to go to, but I can’t decide if I want to apply ED to one of them. If someone could evaluate me on my chances to Bates RD and ED I would appreciate that. Having deeper insight to how I may sit with admissions will help me make my decision on applying ED to one of these schools.
Here are my stats: </p>

<p>Freshman GPA: 2.8 (rough, rough year)
Sophomore GPA: 3.7 uw, 3.8 w (took bio honors)
Junior GPA: 3.81 uw, 4.41 w Honors (Chemistry, Modern U.S. History, Lit Genre & Style, Spanish 4)
I took all honors courses last year, with the exception of pre-calc. My school doesn’t offer AP’s.
I am taking all honors courses again this year (Stats, Adv. Bio, Human Rights, Contemporary Lit, Spanish Culture).
I’m dedicated (really I am) to getting all A’s again this year.
School doesn’t have rankings.
I would like to pursue a major in Neuroscience.
Elective Class: Advanced Topics in Science (Research Class)</p>

<p>So far I have good grades. I should have somewhere within the 3.6-3.8 UW average by the end of the semester. </p>

<p>Working on a research project about textual and pictorial memory. Looking to get in published before college. </p>

<p>ACT Score: 28 (32 reading, 28 science, 27 math, 22 english, 9/12 writing)
Working ALOT on my own to get that english score up. Already got 29 on practice tests. Working with a tutor once a week as well, goal is to get a 31.</p>

<p>EC’s:
Worked at UCLA Longevity Center for 85 hours this past summer. UCLA Longevity center deals with geriatric psychiatry and finding ways to delay Alzheimer’s/dementia as well as other aging ailments. </p>

<p>Worked Homeless Service Center
At the Homeless Service Center I logged in homeless peoples information, communicated with homeless people and passed out information. 45 hours</p>

<p>Westside Children Center:
Worked with underprivileged students as a teacher’s aide
Provided service for 15 weeks for 3 hours at a time
45 hours</p>

<p>Also volunteered at my school during the summer and worked for 55 hours as an aid to teachers</p>

<p>Interned at Ameriprise Financial advisers for 55 hours and learned about the stock market, and professionalism. </p>

<p>Mentoring 11th grade year:
Peer Mentor for 7th grade student
Student Mentor for 7th grade student
Year long process</p>

<p>White affinity/anti-racist group:
9th,12th</p>

<p>Multicultural Seminar:
Participated in 8 week multicultural seminar focusing on modern oppression, racial identity and ally behavior and skill building. This course prepared me to better understand my own multicultural identity, and how to communicate across difference. </p>

<p>Student Task Force:
12th grade</p>

<p>Student Ambassador:
10th,11th,12th - going to open houses, writing on my schools blog about the school, talking to parents who are interested in my school. </p>

<p>Student Council Rep:
11th, 12th</p>

<p>Advertising and Business in the School Paper:
11th and 12th</p>

<p>Working on another year long project on “food justice” which aims to raise a social awareness about the unsustainable way America currently cultivates its food. I will be doing workshops around LA, specifically in lower socio economic regions to teach people about what is going on. Additionally, my community involvement project is to do a workshop at multicultural day at my school to raise awareness about the correlation between food and the environment, economy etc. and how our money can change it. </p>

<p>Sports:
9th and 10th grade: Varsity Soccer
12th grade: Varsity Basketball
(took year off to focus on my academics)</p>

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<p>Honestly this is a difficult question to answer partially because we come from different parts of the country. Both schools value geographic diversity, so coming from California can help you .Last year, at our High School in the northeast, Bowdoin, took only 2 students, despite many applicants, and these 2 students were both athletes. This year, Bates has already signed a lacrosse player from our school. Because these schools are so small they generally will take only 2 students from a high school. My gut feeling is that your overall GPA is not high enough for Bowdoin either ED or Reg. I am not sure about Bates which can be more eclectic in it’s selections. I am sorry, it sounds like you are a fabulous student, with alot going for you, but these are two very small schools and they are not interchangeable, they have 2 very different vibes. Good look with your decision. Would love to hear what other people have to say.</p>

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<p>thank you Mindy. Yah i know my gpa makes it a long shot for Bowdoin, so I am trying to get my ACT up to a 31. I was wondering what people felt about my chances of getting into Bates RD were if I could get my scores up. In terms of student body i realize they definitely have different vibes.
Since I feel these two are the two schools I’d like to attend, I’m thinking it may just be more strategically savvy to apply ED to Bates seeing as though my chances to Bowdoin are slim. So, the question I am posing I guess is what are my chances of getting into Bates regular decision? If it is slim, I would apply there ED. I would love to hear others opinions.</p>

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<p>I sent in my ED1 Application to Bates. How are my chances for acceptance? I’m sooo nervous.</p>