My daughter applied for University of Tennessee on 9/26 via Common App. Her VIP account does not reflect anything except that they have received her application. I am seeing most students hear about their admission pretty quickly. Should we assume that she was denied since we have not heard anything? Trying to be patient but we are planning a trip to visit and wouldn’t need to go if she was denied. She has a fairly high GPA but lower SAT’s. Thank you!
I think they are getting more applications right now. We got our acceptance back within 10 days but we applied early September. Most schools have off for Fall Break so that could add in a few extra days for processing. Good luck!
I think it is way too early to assume your daughter would be denied. The average weighted GPA at Tennessee is 3.96. The mid-50 percent for SAT scores is 1040-1250. Tennessee accepts over 13,000 students each year which means that even the lower 25 percent would include around 3,300 students.
My D applied last night on the Common App. She created her VIP account after she applied. Is there a way to link the two? Will they link them via the email address or name once they review the application? As of this morning, the VIP account states that they have no application from her. She emailed admissions this morning to ask, but I was wondering if anyone else has had the same experience.
UTK will link the two as they begin to review the application. That is how it went with my son.
Thank you for your responses! She was deferred. I am sure it is due to her low SAT scores. Fingers crossed she will be accepted after the Fall.
Good luck!!! @missyb517
So I’m trying to help someone I know IRL - high school senior with relatively low stats (he’s not in the mid 50th percentile, probably in the bottom 25% of UT’s freshman profile) in terms of standardized test scores/GPA, but one outstanding EC and that is band. He is a top brass instrument student with much experience. He would be squeaking the app in just under the 11/1 priority deadline. He loves fine arts and reading/writing. Would be interested in Vols marching band/pep band. He is a sweet and great kid!
Would the band EC help him at all? Is it worth shooting them an app? He is a TN resident too.