Would a 33 ACT (M:35; E:35; R:32; S:31; W:32), be a detriment to my application? Or is that score about average for Vanderbilt?
It will not be a detriment, however last year students with 34/2250/top ranking were getting wait listed. My guess is that it depends on what else you bring to the table.
I got accepted to Vanderbilt with a 33 ACT as well so it shouldnt be too bad considering I was lacking in GPA and extra curriculars