Chance Please!!!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm currently in my junior year of high school. I am an honors student who is taking all honors classes and one AP class this year. I am planning to apply to University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory, Vanderbilt, Florida State University, Georgia Southern, Belmont University, South Carolina University, and maybe Duke. I know a lot of these colleges are a far reach, but please tell me any information/tips! Vandy is my top choice as of right now. </p>

<p>Freshman year:
A in all classes except for an 89 in Physical Science.
Involved in Marching Band (cymbal line), Jazz Band lead guitarist, Chorus, Literary Trio, Beta Club, one theater production, and church praise band. </p>

<p>Sophomore year:
All A+.
Involved in Marching Band (cymbal line), One Act (Biddy in Miss Havisham's Great Expectations), All-State Chorus, Literary Trio, Beta Club, and church praise band. I was very involved in theater and was the sound and lights specialist for musicals. </p>

<p>My Junior year:
Marching band VP, played snare (solo snare) in Marching Band, Beta club, Student Council VP, All-District Band (Principal Mallets), all A + in first semester, Math Team, One-Act Region Champion (lighting and sound technician), A in APUSH first semester, planning on taking another AP next semester, work as lifeguard at YMCA, tutor afterschool, Premier Chorus group, and planning to volunteer at the hospital this summer. I am working on creating a club that will work to give all funds to an anti-bullying charity. </p>

<p>I did two years of All-State chorus during middle school as well.
My GPA as of right now is 98.7.
My class rank as of right now (they never refresh it unless you ask) is 27 out of 289.
My high school is one of the top 5 in the nation. I live in a very small town in the South. </p>

<p>Also, I will take multiple AP classes in my senior year and run for drum major, section leader, or president in band. Probably One Act, All-State, Literary, All-District Band, Student Council, Beta, multiple AP classes, and more. I may be voted as most talented by my peers, no guarantee though. </p>

<p>I plan to either major in music production, music technology, something with music, or double major in music and mathematics or music and film studies. I have a passion for music, and I have no problem with auditioning or having an interview with any of the colleges I'm applying for. </p>

<p>Any information will help and I will chance back!
Thanks!</p>

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<p>Well, you are on the right track of college prepping. Boost your test scores, take rigorous courses, and commit yourself to meaningful ECs. Then write stellar essays - that will seperate you from a bunch of walking numbers.</p>

<p>Since you are only in junior year, your have plenty of time.Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you for the response! My school isn’t exactly the land of opportunity but I am trying to make the most of it. </p>

<p>Bump</p>

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<p>A fellow one act participant I see. ;)</p>

<p>You’re still early in the process, but you’ve got your priorities straight. Study hard for the SATs/ACTs and build a robot while you’re at it. (Just kidding, of course. That’s really more of a metaphor for the necessity of crazy, standout extracurricular activities.)</p>

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<p>So is the SAT/ACT score a deciding factor in the admissions process for top schools like Vandy? Or do they look at you as an overall student?
Thanks for the information everyone!!!</p>

<p>Bump</p>

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<p>SAT/ACT scores aren’t necessarily <em>deciding</em> factors, but at schools NON test-optional schools they are certainly weighted heavily. You are on the right track. Continue working hard in all of your classes and try to stick to all of your EC’s senior year, this will show long-term commitment. Study up for the standardized tests! At test-optional schools not sending them doesn’t hurt you, but having strong scores certainly helps. Visit the more selective schools such as Vandy and try to interview at your top choice(s). Get on their mailing lists and attend any campus events they offer that you can. Best of luck!! :)</p>