Chances at Vandy

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vanderbilt University
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<p>I'm a Pakistani Male and go to a competitive public school in Arizona, top 1000 in the country, we send about 10 total to the ivy leagues each year.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.7 W 3.47 UW (had Dysphagia last year which screwed my grades. counselor will explain this in rec)
SAT 1: 640 Critical Reading, 710 Math, 740 Writing (2090 total)
SAT 2's: 600 US History, 590 Math IIC (bad academic year last year led to insufficient preparation...I know there's no excuse).
Rank: top 30%. My low GPA has killed me.</p>

<p>EC's:</p>

<p>Community Service:
• American Cancer Society (10 member, 11 Secretary, 12 Vice President, 60 hours)
• Volunteering at a local senior center helping the elderly (50 hours)</p>

<p>Webdesign/Technology:
• Head Webmaster of school website (12)
--I don't mean to brag but if one were to look at our website they'd be pretty impressed...i've gotten numerous comments on how our website looks so aesthetically pleasing and professional as opposed to other high school websites across the country.I won't disclose the URL here..PM me if you want to see it.
• Front page editor of school website (11)
• Web Languages known: XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL,
• Designed several websites for neighborhood organizations and clubs (11-12)
• Served on the school's Computer Support Staff (10-12)--for "advanced" students gifted in technology...assist around campus repairing technological facilities</p>

<p>Other:
• JV Basketball (10-11)</p>

<p>AP's (terrible):
US History - 3
European History - 3
English Language & Composition - 3
Chemistry - 3</p>

<p>Awards:
• Athletic Excellence in Basketball (2 awards)
• Science Diligence Award - "for demonstrating outstanding classroom achievement in Chemistry."
• School awards for demonstrating outstanding ethical values over the years..a total of 15 students get these each year. (2 freshman year, 1 junior year)
• AP Scholar (pointless)</p>

<p>My recommendations should be outstanding, especially the one from my counselor. The school website I've built has gained me recognition among the faculty as well as my peers. I'm worried about my GPA..and I don't have that great of a SAT, so I'm hoping the recs will at least come close to offsetting those 2.</p>

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<p>anyone! ?</p>

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<p>I think Vandy is a reach for you, but just apply! You never know what will happen.</p>

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<p>you seem to excell in computer related topics. Why didnt u take AP comp & sci??</p>

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<p>Just apply. You might have a chance.</p>

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you seem to excell in computer related topics. Why didnt u take AP comp & sci??

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<p>My school doesn't offer it and I don't really like "computer science" that much. It's too math orientated for me. </p>

<p>How much more would it benefit me if I chose ED 2 over RD?</p>

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<p>bump please</p>

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<p>If you are sure that Vandy is your #1 choice, apply EDII. I would highly suggests it if you like Vandy a lot (like me).</p>