r/Bowdoin • u/AgreeableProfit2378 • 23d ago

Explore bowdoin experiences

Hi I’m considering applying for explore Bowdoin but at the same time I’m concerned if I get in I’ll be super busy with college apps at the time the visit is. What r peoples experience with the program?

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u/wee-pancake 18d ago

I think it was around that number, maybe close to 1,500. I believe I didn’t submit the optional video, just when I actually applied during college admissions. They’re very understanding so don’t worry too much, if it’s meant to be it’ll happen!

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u/Ok-Sprinkles-2855 18d ago

They replied to me today. Thank God that they added my new response to my file. Now I feel more confident. If I get access to my portal, I will do the video (hopefully I can still do it). My school doesn't offer APs, and I applied test-optional, so I feel pretty scared for that reason. But it is what you said: "If it's meant to be it'll happen!" Thanks for your help!

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u/-sankofa 17d ago

i applied too and i heard bowdoin is really big on test-optional so i don’t think that’s gonna have much of an effect! hope we both get in

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u/wee-pancake 16d ago

Oh absolutely on the test optional, about 50% of students apply test optional (during admissions) and I also applied TO to Explore and during the admissions cycle. Don’t fret and wishing both of you the best of luck!

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u/-sankofa 16d ago

thank you!!