Application Deadlines
Deadlines: (except where noted)
- Early Decision I: 15 Nov.
- Regular Admission & Early Decision II: 01 Jan.
| Materials | Description | Who Submits Form | Notes & Additional info. |
|---|---|---|---|
| *If student matriculates to Bowdoin, application and transcript become part of his or her permanent record. | |||
| Applications*, Supplements and Essays | |||
| Common Application | 4 page application for undergratuate admissions plus essay - required | all applicants | |
| Bowdoin Supplement | an additional essay - required | all applicants | Please see the Bowdoin Supplement for a list of essay topics |
| School Reports* | |||
| Common Application School Report | advisor's estimate of candidate's character and accomplishments | all applicants | to be submitted by your guidance counselor |
| Secondary School Record | all applicants | to be submitted by your guidance counselor | |
| Common Application Supplement Mid-Year School Report OR Official School Transcript at Mid-Year Ranking Period | report of mid-year grades and performance | all applicants | When mid-year grades are available. To be submitted by your guidance counselor |
| Teacher Evaluation form 1 | form completed by teacher who has taught applicant either junior or senior year | all applicants | |
| Teacher Evaluation form 2 | form completed by teacher who has taught applicant either junior or senior year | all applicants | |
| Optional Materials | |||
| Arts Supplement | optional | students with unusual talent in music, theater, or visual arts | Complete form and return with resume and samples. Accepted media: slides, video, cassette tapes |
| Athletics Supplement | optional | Students with an interest in participating in athletics | |
| Optional SAT and ACT scores** | optional | optional for all applicants | Candidates who choose to submit scores from College Board exams are responsible for arranging to take exams and seeing that Bowdoin receives the scores. Early Decision I Deadline: Exams must be completed no later than January of senior year Regular Admission & Early Decision II Deadline:exams must be completed no later than January of senior year |
| Early Decision Form | optional | all applicants applying for Early Decision I or II | Early Decision I deadline: Nov. 15 Early Decision II deadline: Jan. 1 |
| Bowdoin Financial Aid Application | optional | Any candidate for admissions who feels that he or she will need financial help to meet Bowdoin's cost | Financial aid filing instructions and deadlines may be viewed on the student aid website |