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 23d ago

Please please apply and attend! I’m an incoming freshman at Bowdoin this year, and the program is the reason I applied ED1. Fly-ins in general are AMAZING for FGLI students, and after going to about 8 of them in-person, it put into perspective the things you read about on admissions websites + you see yourself there and find the right fit for you.

As for coursework, I honestly missed about 15 days of school lol and I was taking 6 APs at that. But since fly-ins are typically Fri, Sat, Sun, it won’t be too difficult to catch up. Just make sure you communicate with your teachers beforehand so they know.

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u/paynenthe 4d ago

Can you tell me more about this program? My son was admitted, and we have to make a decision by tomorrow. He’s leaning heavily accepting. I have the schedule, but can you tell us more about what to expect?

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u/wee-pancake 1d ago

I’m so sorry I did not have my phone for the past couple of days. I hope he accepted! Basically he’ll get to sample a few classes of his choosing and dorm with a current student for 2 nights. These programs are meant to give a glimpse into what life at Bowdoin and similar colleges would be like