<p>Vandy would be a big reach with a 3.2 UW, but if your ACT comes up and it is enough of a favorite, you could certainly use it as a reach. </p>
<p>Regarding interest in hot girls and big music scene - these were important to my son as well (along with academics! and sports)… UGA in Athens, GA was one of his favorites. And, although it is a colder, midwest location, U of Wisconsin. Madison is an awesome college town with great music. UT-Austin also came to mind. </p>
<p>Miami-Ohio is a really nice school and we liked it a lot, but the town is fairly small so while it is great for school, sports, girls and social, it did not strike us as a place with a true music “scene.” Of course, folks do come to perform, but it is not like Austin or Athens, for example.</p>