Bowdoin College
About
Bowdoin College is a highly selective liberal arts institution in Brunswick, Maine, renowned for its rigorous academics—particularly premier programs in Government and Legal Studies, Economics, and Environmental Science—and its foundational commitment to the "Common Good." Students thrive in a collaborative, active, and outdoorsy campus culture, supported by a historic student-run honor code, a vibrant Outing Club, and award-winning dining that fosters a tight-knit community. A defining feature of the Bowdoin experience is its proximity to the Maine coast, highlighted by the 118-acre Schiller Coastal Studies Center, which provides undergraduates with unique, hands-on marine and environmental research opportunities.
Wikipedia:Bowdoin College is a private liberal arts college in Brunswick, Maine, United States. It was chartered in 1794.
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Essay Requirements
Bowdoin College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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