David Israel

An “overseer” sees Bowdoin’s initiatives to admit “poor black youngsters” as “heroic.” While financial aid has allowed for greater representation of minorities and economic classes that otherwise would not be able to afford a Bowdoin Education, the language used strikes a paternalistic tone.

By creating an admission policy in which SAT scores are optional, Bowdoin is attempting to allow for a more holistic admission process and increasing the diversity of students admitted from minority and low-income backgrounds.