ED Bump at Bowdoin or Middlebury

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Except that Bowdoin has been TO for a very long time, predating class of 2021. So I suspect Bowdoin truly means TO gets the same consideration as applying with scores.

To facilitate athletic recruits or some other desired objective ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Except that Bowdoin has been TO for a very long time, predating class of 2021. So I suspect Bowdoin truly means TO gets the same consideration as applying with scores.

To facilitate athletic recruits or some other desired objective ?

How about simply to build the class they want and to not deter good applicants from applying?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our DD from one of the area private schools (Top 5 according to DCUM) is really interested in Bowdoin and Middlebury. She wants to ED at one of the two schools and we are looking for guidance about which one gives a bigger bump for ED. Our DD's GPA is about 3.68. She will be going test optional. She has some sports leadership activities (Captain of teams since 11th grade) and should have excellent recommendations. At her private school, the regular admits for Bowdoin and Middlebury are around the 3.75 - 3.8 range so she is not competitive for RD. Unfortunately, there are not enough kids from her school doing ED to Bowdoin/Middlebury to get accurate Naviance data for this subset. Any anecdotal and/or factual advice would be really helpful. She honestly loved both schools from her visit and can see herself at either campus so her focus is on making the right ED decision. We are full pay if that helps.

My question is whether it is wise for your daughter to use her ED advantage on a school to which admission is unlikely as her GPA is below the typical admit & because she doesn't have a stellar standardized test score to offset her slightly low GPA. If she were a recruited athlete, then my recommendation would be different.

Nevertheless, life is too short so if she is determined to attend Bowdoin or Middlebury, then go for it with the understanding that both schools are reaches.

If close to being a recruited athlete & determined to attend an elite LAC, then maybe she should consider a PG year at an elite prep school like Lawrenceville, Andover, Exeter, St. Pauls,etc.

There are several LACs which resemble Bowdoin & Middlebury but which are slightly less competitive for admission. It would help to know which aspects attract her to these two schools.

[Anonymous]

Could a kid with a 4.0/4.75 from an MCPS school, SAT of 1530, lots of sports ECs with leadership roles get into one of these two schools ED?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Could a kid with a 4.0/4.75 from an MCPS school, SAT of 1530, lots of sports ECs with leadership roles get into one of these two schools ED?

I should add - no hooks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Could a kid with a 4.0/4.75 from an MCPS school, SAT of 1530, lots of sports ECs with leadership roles get into one of these two schools ED?

Yes they would have a chance but no guarantees

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Could a kid with a 4.0/4.75 from an MCPS school, SAT of 1530, lots of sports ECs with leadership roles get into one of these two schools ED?

Yes they would have a chance but no guarantees

One kid with those stats will be accepted, but two others will be rejected. Bummer is you can't predict which one of those three is your kid.

[Anonymous]

Interesting. I have experience at 2 different Big 5s. Both schools have said that schools REALLY do mean Test Optional so if it's not going to help, don't worry about it.

This is exactly what our private counselor said as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Could a kid with a 4.0/4.75 from an MCPS school, SAT of 1530, lots of sports ECs with leadership roles get into one of these two schools ED?

Decent chance if a boy. Not as likely if a girl.

[Anonymous]

Could a kid with a 4.0/4.75 from an MCPS school, SAT of 1530, lots of sports ECs with leadership roles get into one of these two schools ED? I should add - no hooks.

The ability to ED and potentially full pay is a hook.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Could a kid with a 4.0/4.75 from an MCPS school, SAT of 1530, lots of sports ECs with leadership roles get into one of these two schools ED? I should add - no hooks.

The ability to ED and potentially full pay is a hook.

Aren't both schools need-blind?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Could a kid with a 4.0/4.75 from an MCPS school, SAT of 1530, lots of sports ECs with leadership roles get into one of these two schools ED? I should add - no hooks.

The ability to ED and potentially full pay is a hook.

Aren't both schools need-blind?

Yes, of course they are. Full pay will not help one iota at Bowdoin or Midd.

[Anonymous]

OP here. We have not heard back from Colby and Hamilton yet. The positive thing that happened in the meantime is that DD got her ACT July 15th scores which were a 33. Both schools have said the scores will help the application. Maybe they will help for Middlebury and Bowdoin also

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. We have not heard back from Colby and Hamilton yet. The positive thing that happened in the meantime is that DD got her ACT July 15th scores which were a 33. Both schools have said the scores will help the application. Maybe they will help for Middlebury and Bowdoin also

That's a great score, congrats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Could a kid with a 4.0/4.75 from an MCPS school, SAT of 1530, lots of sports ECs with leadership roles get into one of these two schools ED? I should add - no hooks.

The ability to ED and potentially full pay is a hook.

Aren't both schools need-blind?

Yes, of course they are. Full pay will not help one iota at Bowdoin or Midd.

Really? Schools may be need blind, but not price insensitive.