<p>Vanderbilt Regular Decision</p>
<p>SAT: Reading- 710 Math- 680 Writing- 730 Total: 2120
SAT 2: Bio- 740 Literature- 770</p>
<p>GPA: 3.7 UW/ 4.52 W (got a C in sophomore year...)
Ranked in 10%
IB Diploma Candidate</p>
<p>great essay, asian male, first generation college student, good recommendations</p>
<p>have leadership positions in two clubs, kendo, volunteer at hospital</p>
<p>should i send in a supplement essay?</p>
<p>I think you have a solid chance - from what i've read on CC, the first generation status should certainly be a bump although you have solid credentials. You didn't elaborate much on your ECs but leadership is good especially if its a "real" leadership position. I can't really comment on the supp. essay thing - are lots of kids doing that now?</p>
<p>thanks for the response</p>
<p>i'm most worried about my unweighted gpa...</p>
<p>i think writing a supplement about why i want to go to vanderbilt would be helpful, especially with the larger applicant pool these years</p>
<p>Bump! Anyone else have a guess at admission?</p>
<p>I would say that you are a solid candidate.</p>
<p>I definitely think you are in. People seem to overreact on this board. Your SAT is certainly in the top 50% of accepted applicants and your 3.7 GPA is fine. Especially with all the tough classes.</p>