The type of student who thrives at Conn College vs. Bowdoin

[Anonymous]

My senior likes both from the limited visit time and extensive virtual exploration. As ED deadlines loom, is anyone able to weigh in with personal experience at one or the other? And yes, my senior and I know that selectivity-wise, they are drastically different schools, and Bowdoin is a significant reach. Still, would love to hear about the type of student who seems to fit at either. Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous]

Both great choices!

[Anonymous]

Bowdoin: friendly, gets excited knowing Mr everyone and likes it very tight knit, outdoorsy and adventurous, athletic, and into the environment is probably the perfect fit.

[Anonymous]

I think at Bowdoin the caliber of the students will be higher, which can make a real difference in the classroom and overall vibe. It’s an impressive school. That said, I’ve heard great things about Conn which has a lovely campus too. They are both places where students really know their professors and study broadly.

I think part of the decision could come down to how eager your daughter is for this process to be over. It’s such a slog! If she wants to wait it out, ED to Bowdoin as Conn is still likely in Regular. Or - ED to Conn, buy the sweatshirt, and enjoy the rest of senior year!

[Anonymous]

Same type of student. Bowdoin perhaps slightly more studious.

[Anonymous]

Boy or girl? There are significantly more females at Conn. The kids I know really enjoy both schools.

[Anonymous]

Academically, consider Connecticut College for fields such as botany, international studies, art, English and dance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Same type of student. Bowdoin perhaps slightly more studious.

And Ron Jeremy is hung slightly better than Mr. Chow from The Hangover.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My senior likes both from the limited visit time and extensive virtual exploration. As ED deadlines loom, is anyone able to weigh in with personal experience at one or the other? And yes, my senior and I know that selectivity-wise, they are drastically different schools, and Bowdoin is a significant reach. Still, would love to hear about the type of student who seems to fit at either. Thanks in advance.

Do not recommend an ED application to any “significant reach.” Should really be high Target/low reach. More than low reach nd you are wasting an application — and your ED card.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Academically, consider Connecticut College for fields such as botany, international studies, art, English and dance.

Bowdoin, in contrast, would represent a stronger choice for the popular field of economics:

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[Anonymous]

I have a kid at Conn and a senior who loves Bowdoin. They’re not that different. Bowdoin has more money, so some of the resources (food, dorms, facilities) are better.

[Anonymous]

CT College closer from DMV if that is where you are located. Harder to get to ME.

[Anonymous]

Connecticut College will have a much larger feel and with a national championship in basketball a lot of school spirit.

[Anonymous]

The Conn kid we know was artsy, triple majored in English, Theatre, and Dance. She was pretty bubbly and involved in high school in theatre, sports, and leadership. The Bowdoin kids we know are all outdoorsy, some more environmentally focused/conscious than others and are slightly quieter or reserved but in a way that reflects thought and contemplation. They were outgoing and well-rounded in high school, especially in sports, and had diverse academic interests, from politics, math, biology, languages, etc. Bowdoin has especially strong Environmental science programs and these students wanted to take advantage of that.

[Anonymous]

Foodies may also gravitate towards Bowdoin