Chance for RD Vanderbilt Class of 2020

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Academics:
High School is ranked as one of the most challenging in the state of AL
Unweighted GPA - 3.6
Weighted GPA - 4.8
ACT Composite - 33 (34 Superscore)
PSAT - 207
National Honor Society Member

Athletics:
Varsity Wrestling 4 Years
Club/Varsity Lacrosse 2 Years
Varsity Track & Field 1 Year

ECs:
Volunteer youth wrestling coach
Chamber of Commerce volunteer
Assistant to the Mayor of Madison for his State of the City Address
Published author

Work Experience:
Pre-law/Finance (both potential majors) internship over the past summer
Retail job at a local small business

I’m black, if minority is worth anything.

My family’s ability to pay is going to be a real issue, so they aren’t willing to let me apply Early Decision due to the binding impact of it. Just out of curiosity though, what do you guys think my chances would be for ED I in addition to regular decision? What should I do to strengthen myself? My essays and recs will be solid, as I already have them written out and ready. Vanderbilt is my #1 school, and I’m also going to apply for the Chancellor’s and Cornelius scholarships. Any criticism is welcome and much needed

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Bump. I’m taking the ACT again in October, hopefully I’ll get at least a 34, would that increase my chances a lot?

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@MagicMikeParker I feel like Vandy cares A LOT more about test scores than they do about GPA. The average admit for Vandy from my CA school is 3.83 UW, but the average SAT score is 2365. Come back with an actual test score, for now Vandy still looks like a reach for you.