<p>Sex:male
Loc: st.louis, MO
Ethnicity: Iranian
Rel: Muslim</p>
<p>By the end of high school, I will have taken 9 APs (BIO,CHEM,LIT,MICRO ECON, US, COMP POLITICS, GOVT, CALC AB, SPANISH)</p>
<p>GPA- 4.38
Rank- 9/330</p>
<p>Member of the swim team, treasurer of NHS, tutor Afghani refugees English, Beta Chi Pi, Conducted nuerological research at Washington University in St.louis, attended global scholar international relations summit, Vice presiedent of Community Outreach at West, Science student of the year (sophomore year), Head cordinator of a fundraiser fasion show, Selected for Youth Leadership St.louis ( teaches potential leaders problems St. louis faces and how they should be dealt with) </p>
<p>ACT score : 29 (I probably will retake it next year)</p>
<p>Majors: Middle Eastern Studies/Global studies and Arabic or if not offered Poli Sci</p>
<p>*Will vandy give me any scholarship money!? I know they are very generous to minorities (well at least african americans)</p>
<p>Probably not merit based scholarship... it says on their website that those typically go to students with 34+ACT scores or the corresponding SAT score. But you may get some need based... someone who goes there may be better suited to tell you about need based scholarships</p>
<p>Retake the ACT. It wouldn't hurt to take the SAT I, I think. Most, if not all, of the merit scholarships will probably require higher standardized test scores, but look carefully at the web site. There may be something you can specifically apply for that is intended for "diversity" candidates.</p>
<p>Here is a little info provided by Vanderbilt U to US News and World Report. The data is a year old. </p>
<p>"What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in admission decisions?"</p>
<p>Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Very important
Academic GPA:
N/A
Standardized test scores:
Very important
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors in admission decisions?
Interview:
Considered
Extracurricular activities:
Very important
Talent/ability:
Considered
Character/personal qualities:
Considered
First generation:
N/A
Alumni/ae relation:
Not considered
Geographical residence:
Not considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Considered
Volunteer work:
Considered
Work experience:
Considered
Level of applicant's interest:
N/A</p>
<p>The "middle 50%" of SAT scores (that is, the 25th--75th percentiles) was 1280-1460. If you plug in an ACT score 29, that converts to something between 1280-1310, putting a 29 below the middle, but above the bottom quarter of admitted students.</p>
<p>Many students score better on the SAT than on the ACT. If you take the SAT and get a higher score, you don't need to report the ACT at all.</p>
<p>Just a personal opinion, I'd say you should apply if you are interested. Work on your essays, visit if at all possible, set up an interview if you can.</p>