Chances class of 2013

govman
Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:04:10 +0000

pinkpineapple: If most of the student body doesn’t apply to Bowdoin but many do go to LAC’s (and the college is aware of such a phenomenon) than it would most likely work in your favor. A school like Bowdoin is going to want themselves represented at a competitive high school where there is a good chance they’ll get future applicants/students. I would stress the fact that you’re choosing Bowdoin over other LAC’s (even if you’re considering others) that kids at your school are applying to. If other students are questioning your choice of Bowdoin, write about it and explain why you still feel Bowdoin is a good fit. The point is to basically let the college know that you’re serious about attending and aren’t just another name with good stats. It’ll help, but the academics, of course, are all on you.

caronant, I would say you’ve done a great job at showing a pattern of interest and passion for a particular field. Without knowing the competitiveness of your high school, its hard to say if your GPA and rank (10% is great but you seem to have a small class size) will help or hurt.