Chances for Vanderbilt

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey all, I'm a prospective student for Vanderbilt (current senior) and I would say that it is my top choice as of now. I will be applying for the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship. </p>

<p>GPA UW: 4.0
GPA W: 4.4
Class Rank: 12/482
School Type: A pretty competitive public school
ACT: 34 composite, 36 science (will be retaking just so I can do the writing, as far as I know Vandy requires writing but doesn't look at it, or even the test for which you took writing - a little odd)
SAT: 2090 (took a few years ago, will be retaking 1-2 times soon to try to pull it up)
SAT II: 760 Math 2, 690 US History (Retaking both along with an additional Physics)</p>

<p>I could have taken slightly better advantage of AP's junior year, but am taking a full load of APs (5/semester w/ health) this year. I have taken at least honors throughout high school.</p>

<p>ECs
-Varsity Baseball (11+12), JV Baseball (10) --- Have played baseball outside of school since I was 5, every summer, spring, and fall. I currently play for an academic team.
-National Honors Society (12)
-Science National Honors Society (12)
-Spanish National Honors Society (11+12) - Going for VP, and I am currently the liaison for a local middle school for a tutoring program.
-Mu Alpha Theta (12)
-FBLA (9-12)
-Volunteer at my local library (a few hours a week, sort and shelve books, help out where needed, hopefully will start with more computer centered work soon)
-Volunteer for Ovarian Cycle (helps raise money for Ovarian Cancer, event I volunteered at last year raised over $130,000. I helped with admissions and money, as well as helped various cyclists and staff members. In addition, I helped to set up and take down the equipment.)</p>

<p>Awards
-Varsity Baseball Letter (11+12)
-Academic Letter (10-12)
-Scholar Athlete (11+12)</p>

<p>How do I stand for both admissions and scholarship? I understand that the scholarship program is extremely competitive, so I'm trying not to get "too" centered around getting one, but it would definitely help the financial burden (even with financial aid, Vandy would be a large hit). I believe that the biggest thing right now would be more leadership, which I am definitely working on. Thanks in advance for all who post, I appreciate the time.</p>

<p>PS. Would an interview be helpful in any regard for either of these?</p>

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<p>Not to familiar with the scholarship but you stand a good chance. Just get SAT up a bit to have a much better chance.</p>

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<p>Bump</p>

<p>Ten char</p>

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<p>I didn’t see your ACT…</p>

<p>You’re in at Vanderbilt.</p>

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<p>Get your SAT up and you’re golden.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the responses so far, bump</p>

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<p>Bump
ten char</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t lie about those awards if I were you. Even if you expect to receive them, the college admissions board will know that baseball is a spring sport and you really haven’t received those awards yet for senior year.</p>

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<p>Very true, I haven’t actually done that on my real application yet, but have wavered on it. On one hand, it is presumptuous to put them on there, but on the other if they think you aren’t playing senior year they might get the idea that you are quitting. Thanks though, as I hadn’t decided on whether or not to put them, I suppose I won’t.</p>

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<p>You can definitely put “varsity baseball (12)” in for your activities because they will know you plan on playing, but you shouldn’t put in any awards you haven’t received yet. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Alright, thanks for the advice. I’ll definitely reconsider that part of my application.</p>

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<p>Bump…anyone have insight on the scholarship?</p>

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<p>Bump</p>

<p>ten char</p>

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<p>I think we literally might be the exact same person. Our stats and ECs are so similar that it’s weird. And I’m applying to Vanderbilt too.
I don’t know about the scholarship, but you have about the same chance of getting in as I do. Which, from what I’ve heard, is very solid.</p>

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<p>That’s pretty funny haha. Hopefully we both get in and have a solid shot at the scholarship.</p>