<p>My S got into Vandy and Notre Dame and both of the schools mentioned that this year was by far the most competitive applicant pool in the school’s history. So I’m not surprised. Also my S overlooked applying for any of the Vandy scholarships, so when I spoke to the Fin Aid dept. and asked if there was anything that he may receive that didn’t require an application they said ‘no’ but not to worry because it was nearly impossible to secure a scholarship this year because of the intense competition. So I even went as far as to say that he had a 34 on the ACT and the woman stated that they wouldn’t cut it this year. She said in years past it would have been fine, but this year they were looking for 36. </p>
<p>In any case, good luck to everyone. They aren’t giving us a penny of fin aid nor a scholarship so I’m 99.9% sure we will be declining the acceptance. So there should be an open spot for someone who wants it. Congrats to everyone who gets in and gets a scholarship!</p>
<p>I live in a suburb of Nashville that is 15 min. away from campus-- and I didn’t even receive my letter yet. Looks like we’re going to have to wait a little longer.</p>
<p>For those thinking news from Vandy may arrive today, it said on their blog that people in most parts of the country will get it by Saturday so I’m not expecting it until then. Internationals find out online tomorrow.</p>
<p>Current stats on Vandy freshman class from collegeboard.com : </p>
<p>Middle 50% of First-Year Students Who Submitted Scores:
SAT Critical Reading: 670 - 760<br>
SAT Math: 690 - 770<br>
SAT Writing: 660 - 750<br>
ACT Composite: 30 - 34 </p>
<p>It cannot be possible in one year the middle 50% range has jumped to 1590. That score would equal this year’s freshman classes at Harvard and Yale.</p>
<p>I believe the acceptances are mailed priority, meaning that they would get to students faster than waitlists and rejections, which are mailed first class.</p>
<p>Im starting to freak out due to the stats… can anyone offer some reassurance?!</p>
<p>33 on act
4.6 GPA on 4 point weighted scale
3/150 rank
heavily involved in leadership, environmental, and service in the school and community
active in sports and clubs, student government etc
taken 6 AP classes (the most provided at school)
1 of 3 seniors taking 4 AP classes this year</p>
<p>I just got my stuff today! I live in the Nashville area and got the CV a few weeks ago, so maybe that’s why I’m getting my stuff slightly before some. idk. good luck to everyone!</p>
<p>edit: wow, those admitted stats are unexpectedly high. That certainly makes me feel more honored/lucky to have gotten the CV scholarship.</p>
<p>Nuthin’ in Texas today. D knows she got in from her Blair acceptance letter over the weekend, but as a mom I really want to see the financial aid offer!</p>