2017 Windows on Wiliams (WOW) Discussion

@DashtiBarchi Just saw it, thanks! I think I’ll go for the September date. Hope to meet everyone there.

For those that asked:

ACT: 32 composite, 33E, 34R, 32M, 30S, 10 Writing
SAT: Didn’t take
SAT II: 750 USH
Unweighted GPA: 3.81
Weighted GPA: N/A
Rank: School doesn’t rank

Subjective:
Essays (rating 1-10, details):7, An essay about Frankenstein for junior year English
State: NY
School Type: Catholic
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: M
Income Bracket: $60k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM

@DashtiBarchi the deadline for the September Bowdoin fly in is actually tomorrow, but the deadline for the October one is in mid-September: http://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/explore/

@Shisuii I’m not sure when the decisions come out, the website just says “soon after” the deadline for application closes. I did email the admissions office to ask for a specific day, so I can let you know when I get a response!

If anyone wants my stats, PM me!

I was accepted, but I cannot attend either date :frowning:
ACT: 34 composite, 36E, 34R, 35M, 31S, 9 Writing
SAT: 1540 750-EBRW, 790-Math, 23/24 Essay
SAT II: 740 Math 2, 660 World History
AP: Human Geo-4. World History-5, US Gov-5, and English Lang-5
Unweighted GPA: 3.96
Weighted GPA: 4.68
Rank: 29/838

Subjective:
Essays (rating 1-10, details): 8, An analysis essay of feminism in Chronicle of a Death Foretold from my IB English HL class
State: TX
School Type: Magnet Public
Ethnicity: Black
Gender: M
Income Bracket: $40k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM, first-generation

Decision: Accepted

Objective:
SAT: N/A
ACT: 30, 35E, 29R, 27M, 27S, 8W
SAT II: N/A

Subjective:
Essays (rating 1-10, details): 9, Analysis of “The Scarlet Letter”

State (if domestic applicant): Louisiana
School Type: Independent
Ethnicity: Black
Gender: Male
Income Bracket:$80,000 family of 4
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM

I’ve decided not to go. I hope y’all have fun!

@AlmightySadist @kassh4 @YoLolololol

I received my WOW decision and I was ACCEPTED!!!

@Volunteerism What date are you going on? I’m thinking September personally but it would be awesome to be there on mountain day so I’m not sure.

@Hamlon Did another fly in conflict with WOW or something?

@DashtiBarchi
September for sure.

Rejected :frowning: unfortunately, but congrats to those who got in.

@kassh4 Yeah, but I also felt like Williams wasn’t a fit for me location-wise.

Hi everyone. The content on this thread is very informative. I got accepted into Windows on Williams 2017 for the October 12-14 time. Does anyone have any experience coordinating other programs with this visit? I am doing a Harvard overnight visit a day before and a Yale visit two days afterwards and am trying to coordinate one trip (I’m in Texas).

I officially registered for September 21-23 WOW program. Looking forward to learning about resources and opportunities available to Williams students.

Remember that your future personal and academic success is primarily driven by your commitment, attitude, and actions and not merely on the school you attend. The school can facilitate and present new opportunities/open some doors but it’s ultimately up to you, your efforts, that will drive your true success (or lack of). Also, as you move forward with your long-term plans don’t forget to recognize those who have helped you along the way and of your responsibilities to your family and community.

Has anyone received their travel arrangements for the September date?

@DancingwithStars I got mine. I’m from Ohio.

@DancingwithStars I also already received my travel arrangments for September. I’m from NYC if that helps.

@DancingwithStars
Me too. I am from Florida.

@DancingwithStars Yep, coming from Kentucky

Is anyone doing October date? I got travel arrangements already.

Has anyone heard from Williams about what to bring? They mentioned that they’d send another email closer to the program start date about what to bring and more details. I’m in the September group.