Chance me, please? :D ED

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vanderbilt University
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<p>White female.
Applying ED
Small public school
30 ACT (Just retook--awaiting scores. I had only taken it once before.)
4.0 UW GPA/4.271 W
Rank: 1/199 </p>

<p>AP: US History (4), Euro History, Art History, French, Biology, English, Chemistry, Psychology, Computer Science, College Algebra ,and Public Speaking</p>

<p>President of FBLA, NHS, Beta
Quiz Bowl Team Captain
5th International Scenario Writing as a Freshman
Several state awards in FBLA (Video production, speech competitions, etc.)
Several regional/state championships through Academic Team (mostly English/writing)
Student Council
Governor's Scholar
Kentucky Ambassador
Peer tutor
Founder/President of Kiva club
Around 100 hours of community service</p>

<p>I should have great essays and pretty good letters of recommendation.</p>

<p>This is my first choice and my dream school. What are my odds? How might I "stand out" in applying? Thank you!</p>

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<li> You need to get your ACT score up to 33+.</li>
<li> Play up your video, speech, & writing skills. Most elite schools have tons on STEM brainiacs. They like students with public speaking, writing and “arts” skills. Your essay must be great and your LoR can’t be only be good. Pick teachers that know you, know you are attempting to get into a top 20 school and are willing to “fight for you” in their letters. Good luck</li>
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