Chance me for Vassar RD

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<p>I was wondering if anyone would be willing to chance me RD for Vassar --> I would probably double-major in English & Economics </p>

<p>The following is a run-down of my stats:</p>

<p>I'm an under-represented minority (Hispanic & gay if that matters) with an SAT composite score of 2180 (780 W, 750 CR, and 650 M) and an ACT composite score of 31 (34 E, 34 R, 29 S, 28 M). </p>

<p>SAT IIs: 630 on Math II (it's terrible, but I will not be retaking it as I have forgotten the majority of what the test covers) & a 730 on Lit --> may try U.S. History in the fall but unlikely</p>

<p>My GPA is on the low-side (freshman + soph. year GPA = 3.66, but with all A's my junior year, my GPA is definitely a 3.70 or higher, still waiting for confirmation) - I am an IB Diploma candidate, meaning I took all IB classes my Junior year and will take all IB classes next year; every other class I have taken in high school as been at the Honors level. My school (ranked #2 in NJ) does not rank students, and has an average SAT score of 2100. </p>

<p>EC's: NHS / member of school's select, nationally-ranked Chamber Choir / Fundraising Director of school's chapter of The Supply, an organization that raises $ to build schools in sub-Saharan Africa / Co-President of school's chapter of Girl's Learn International, which raises $ to fund the educations of impoverished girls in countries that do not support female education --> also serve on a regional board of chapter leaders / SAT writing tutor for underprivileged children at local youth center as a part of Accelerate Academy (start-up organization that received a $10,000 grant for its work) / Co-owner of YOUnique Nail Designs, LLC / 4th place in 'Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business' at DECA States conference / Management Assistant at local Kumon Learning Center / multiple hours of volunteering at local food pantries, Meals on Wheels, etc. / private voice lessons for 4 years / 4 years serving on Class of 2014 Council (student government) </p>

<p>Honors: National Silver Medalist in Poetry at the 2013 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards / current semi-finalist for admittance into the National Student Poets' Program, the nation's highest honor for young poets (1 of 40 semi-finalists out of thousands of applicants, awaiting results) / 1st Place Winner of All-State's 'X THE TXT' 2012 marketing campaign</p>

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<p>Very very solid shot at getting into Vassar with your profile. Your test scores are strong (don’t sweat the Math II score too much; it’s a decent score and ok in the context of your other scores) and you have a positive trend on your grades at a tough school. Your extracurricular activities and awards are also impressive. Applying early decision would improve your chances, but obviously you need to weigh the pros and cons of going that direction. Your interests and background would seem to be a really good fit for Vassar. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you so, so much for your encouraging words! Honestly, I’ve been so nervous about that Math II score. I’m not really a “numbers” person, so to speak, but I am getting my Honors Calc. I/IB Math SL teacher to write me a recommendation that might help to offset that 630.</p>

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<p>your stats dont matter if you are an URM and gay. list that and your in. thankfully your stats are good enough anyway. </p>

<p>90% of acceptance
cheers.</p>