<p>GPA: 3.85 (unweighted)
ACT: 30</p>
<p>AP Classes Taken/Taking: Human Geo, U.S. History, Euro History, English Lang and Comp, Biology</p>
<p>AP Classes Taking Senior Year: Chemistry, U.S. Gov and Politics, Lit and Comp, Calc AB, Psychology</p>
<p>I've also been in an honors math class for 3 years (9-11)
I'll be in my 4th year of Spanish</p>
<p>First-Gen College Student</p>
<p>EC's:
2 years J.V. Soccer
50 Hours of Community Service (many of which has been at a retirement home, if that matters)
National Honors Society (junior and senior year)
3 years of Historic Battles Club
3 years of "Thursday Club" (not sure if I should include this...)
Tutored 2 kids (one for 2 hours a week for 1/2 year, other is coming soon)</p>
<p>What do you think my chances are?</p>
<p>It gets tougher and tougher to get in every year. My daughter got in 4 years ago with a 31 on her ACT and 6 AP’s, etc… My son got rejected ED last year with a 34 ACT, AP Latin (along with 5 other AP’s). His GPA was a bit lacking but there were some mitigating circumstances. There are no guarantees. If it is definitely the school you want go ED and hope. In the meantime, pick your other schools you want to attend. With so many qualified candidates at Vandy it’s really tough.</p>
<p>Vandy’ acceptance rate was 16.3% this year, my son got in RD and he still isn’t sure why. His GPA was not stellar, his course load in HS was tough, his SAT’s were very very good and his EC’s and leadership were excellent. His bs was competitive too, but kids with better stats did not get in from his school. I guess his essay and reccomendations tipped the scale, He choose William & Mary in the end because of their IR major and they have a more competitive club crew team.</p>
<p>I agree with what both of yall said. It really just depends what kind of student they are looking for in a specific year. I have similar stats to you and i got waitlisted this year. Im hoping to hear back! However, one of my friends had a 29 ACT and and a lower GPA and he was accepted. So it really just depends what they want.</p>
<p>One thing I didn’t mention about my two… My daughter was passionate in her essay and it showed. Brighter, less enthusiastic son, not so much. I think her essay tipped the scales. Keep that in mind as you apply.</p>