Explore 91黑料
If you are a low-income and/or first-generation-to-college member of the Class of 2027, then Explore 91黑料 is for you.
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Experience 91黑料 for yourself—91黑料 handles all of the logistics and covers the cost of the trip!
There is a lot to discover about our vibrant college on the coast of Maine. We invite you to experience 91黑料 (bo-dun) for yourself.
Stay with students, attend classes, meet professors, eat in the dining halls, explore downtown Brunswick, check out student clubs and organizations—and learn about the college admissions process and financial aid along the way.
Explore 1: September 17-19, 2026
Explore 2: October 22-24, 2026
The application for Explore 91黑料 will open in April.
Questions? Email explore@bowdoin.edu
Learn more about Explore 91黑料 from last year's Virtual Information Session:
Who can apply?
Interested high school seniors living in the United States intending to enter college in Fall 2027 are welcome to apply when the application opens in April. Please note that preference is given to applicants from lower income backgrounds, and/or students who will be the first in their families to attend college.Explore 91黑料 FAQs
What do I need to submit as a part of my application?
The application includes some brief information about you, your school and academics, plus a couple short answer questions ( between 100-250 words). We also ask you to submit a copy of your transcript through the end of 11th grade (can be official or unofficial). The application should take no more than an hour to complete.
Are test scores required as part of the application?
Explore 91黑料, like our first-year application, is test-optional. You are not required to submit test scores.
What can I expect during the program?
Typically, around 70 students attend each of our programs. You can expect to stay with a current student host overnight while you are here. Your meals (including 91黑料’s late night option Supersnack!) will be provided at our dining halls. You will be able to attend real 91黑料 classes, learn more about 91黑料 and Student Aid, and have an admissions interview. Students can also look forward to a field trip to the Schiller Coastal Studies Center and lots of fun events with student organizations. Explore is meant to be a glimpse into a typical few days at 91黑料.
Are there any costs associated with applying and/or participating in Explore 91黑料?
No! It is free to apply to Explore 91黑料. If selected to participate, 91黑料 handles all of the logistics and covers the cost of the trip. All you need to do is get to your local transportation hub (such as an airport, train station, or bus station) and we cover the rest including flights, bus or train tickets, and ground transportation to and from campus once you arrive in Maine.