Chance. Me.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vanderbilt University
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<p>Applying for engineering</p>

<p>Rigor of secondary school record: 7 AP's
Academic GPA: 3.74 (3.2 freshman, 3.79 sophomore, 3.9 junior year)
Class rank--doesn't rank :/
Recommendations: pretty good
SAT: 2300/33
Essays: hopefully good
Extracurricular activities--
-Pit Orchestra 3 years
-Marching band 2 years
-Section leader and principal bassist in highest orchestra
-lead bassist in jazz band, honorable mention all state
-three years of MUN, selected to team both times
-three years JV tennis, undefeated all three seasons
-Medalist in solo and ensemble regional and state festivals
-lettered in music at my school
-10 years of piano</p>

<p>Started an Orchestra Outreach program at my high school to spread music to underprivileged kids. </p>

<p>Alumni/ae relation --
Geographical residence-- MI
Ethnicity- asian/indian
Volunteer work- 500+ hours in specific places (tutoring)
Work experience- 3 summers working as a paid data analyst for pharmaceutical firm, youngest person ever hired</p>

<p>I know it's doubtful but wanted to get feedback nonetheless</p>

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<p>Actually, you may have a decent shot. MI is an under-represented state (we are from MI, and my daughter says there were few midwestern students compared to other areas of the country). It may depend on the school you attend … your GPA is low, but it might not be low for your school. Is it a top high school? Your counselor should provide an explanation of the GPA at your school, since they don’t rank. The fact that you started the orchestra outreach program is a good thing - something Vandy would like. It could go either way, but definitely give it a shot.</p>

<p>How is your math score on the ACT? That will be key for an engineer!</p>

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<p>Math score is a 35; and my high school is pretty competitive. My GPA puts me in the top 15%.</p>

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<p>It seems like you are competitive. As with any top school, there are never any guarantees. Just put together a good application, and then … wait! :)</p>

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<p>Agree with Kelsmom, you are competitive, are you applying ED, if so I think you are in with 2300.</p>