<p>Hi-</p>
<p>My son is a high school junior. He is very interested in Vassar. based on the following what are his chances?</p>
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<li><p>GPA through end of sophomore year is a 3.5. He is half way through his junior year. He has worked very hard and has straight A's with a competitive course load of AP, Honors & College Prep classes. His GPA at the end of Junior year should be a 3.9. Does Vassar take into account an upward trend in grades?</p></li>
<li><p>Scores: He is taking the SAT in March. Based on the PSAT his scores would be equal to a 1230 (M & CR) BUT he has been studying and preparing for the upcoming SAT so he hopes to increase his scores. Vassar requires two SAT II tests. He has already taken the World History Subject Test with a score of 740 and the World History AP Exam with a score of 4.</p></li>
<li><p>Misc.: He participates in several EC's - Best Buddies, Junior State, Spanish Honor Society, Hospital Volunteer (for three years), Student Council, plays one sport that he is very dedicated to in that he either plays or trains year round. He is expected to be invited to join the National Honor Society (per a recent meeting with his guidance counselor).</p></li>
<li><p>Important: He would be going to Vassar as a varsity athlete. He has had contact with the coach and there is preliminary interest on both sides. Not sure if this is a factor for admissions.</p></li>
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<p>I would appreciate any feed back about my son's chance for admission to Vassar as well as any suggestions on how to be a stronger candidate for admission. Vassar is of extreme interest to him.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>