A reach, but chances ?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vassar College
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<p>Hi! I just discovered vassar- and got very excited until I I realized how immensely competitive it is. I'd just like to know if I have a shot or...not?</p>

<p>My GPA is a 3.5, SAT 2050, ACT 30. I've taken AP Government and Politics, English Honors for three years, Physics and Biology Honors, will be completing four years of German Language and four years of every 'recommended' subject; I am a rising senior and upon prompting from my guidance counselor, will be pursuing more AP's- English language and literature, Environmental Sciences, Art History and German. However, I am hispanic and fluent and spanish, work as a teaching assistant for a Spanish school, have done varsity cross country for four years (just got captain this year!) and work regularly for my church youth group program (aka, volunteering). I come from a suburban area and while attend a public high school, I'm not kidding when I say academics are intense. I'm also from New Jersey; where I know many are actually planning to apply from-does this dimminsh my chances? Let me know!</p>

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<p>Hi there. It’s true that Vassar is a competitive college, but it seems as if your grades are good enough. You reach the Vassar range, for the most part, plus you’ve got a lot of volunteer work plus dedication to an extracurricular (in your case, cross country), which is always a big plus in all colleges.</p>

<p>And if you’re a boy, that even further increases your chances of getting into Vassar (which really sucks for those of us who are girls, like me lolz) Best of luck!!!</p>