What type of student does Bowdoin want?

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<p>So as the title implies, what type of student does Bowdoin want? And which factors do they tend to focus more on? Grades, test scores, class rigor, ECs, essays, LORs, interviews, etc.</p>

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<p>They have a holistic admissions approach. Meaning they take everything you listed into account when making decisions.</p>

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<p>Check the Bowdoin Common Data Set C7 (<a href=“http://www.bowdoin.edu/ir/images/cds2013-14.pdf”>http://www.bowdoin.edu/ir/images/cds2013-14.pdf&lt;/a&gt;).</p>

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<p>If you look at the Common Data Set for Bowdoin College, this is what they say is considered for admission:</p>

<p>Academic Criteria:</p>

<p>Very Important:
Rigor of Secondary school record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Recommendation</p>

<p>Important:
Standardized test scores (and Bowdoin is test optional)</p>

<p>Non-academic criteria:</p>

<p>Very Important:
Extracurricular activities
Talent/ability
Character/personal qualities</p>

<p>Important:
First Generation
Alumni/ae relation</p>

<p>Considered:
Interview
Geographical residence
State residency
Racial/ethnic status</p>

<p>Not Considered:
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work experience
Level of applicant’s interest</p>

<p>Source: <a href=“http://www.bowdoin.edu/ir/images/cds2013-14.pdf”>http://www.bowdoin.edu/ir/images/cds2013-14.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Dang, only 28 students are Asian in the freshman class? Then would it be disadvantageous to be Asian?</p>

<p>Thank you all! I guess they really are just looking for a very well-rounded student in every way.</p>

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<p>No, it would be advantageous to be Asian at this particular school. They’re always seeking diversity.</p>