Chance me for Vanderbilt??

Chance Me / Match Me!
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vanderbilt is my dream school but i know it’s a reach. is there anything i can do to improve my chances??
I am a white, female from an average part of maryland. i am 2nd gen
GPA UW 3.7
GPA W 4.3
SAT- 1400

  • President/Founder of Greek Club
  • NHS member
  • involved in my church, volunteering
  • leader of a few service projects
  • musician in my community
  • key club
  • board member of the swim team for my swim club
  • JV soccer, 2 years
  • XC 1 year
  • track and field 1 year
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i also will have taken 9 APs by the end of senior year. I plan on passing all of them, and I have passed the tests for the ones I have already taken. freshman and sophomore GPAs are 3.8 UW and 4.2 W. I plan to major in cognitive studies, psych, neuroscience.

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In order to increase your chances, you’re definitely going to have to apply Early Decision (binding) if you have no financial concern. If you do, I would not recommend this. Vanderbilt cares A LOT about standardized test scores. Right now, your score is below their 25th percentile. Their range is 1480-1590, so you’re definitely going to have to retake your SAT to get in that range or at least closer to it. All of your other qualifications are solid. If this was a different school, I would tell you not to focus so much on the test score, but with Vanderbilt it’s crucial. Good luck!

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You are a competitive applicant. Your stats and ECs are decent. Write great essays, apply ED, and you could get accepted