Chances for Vanderbilt?

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<p>Female Middle Class Native American/Mexican
SAT I: 760 CR, 640 M, 670 W (Retaking)
SAT II: Haven't taken them yet, but I'll be taking Math and Spanish Language.
AP: (Spanish Lang: 4) will be taking Calc, Chem, English, and Psych next year.</p>

<p>Classes:
Notes on my school: A public, lower tier school in Oregon. We also don't rank. I know I'm in at least the top 7% though. </p>

<p>Freshman Year:
Advanced English 9: A,A
Advanced History 9: A,A
Honors Geometry: A,A
Biology: A,A
Orchestra: A,A
Spanish III: A,A
Advanced 9 Tech: A,A
Lancer Lab (Study Hall): A,A</p>

<p>Sophomore:
Advanced English 10: A,A
Advanced History 10: A,A
Honors Algebra II: A,A
Chemistry: A,B
Orchestra: A,A
Spanish IV: A,B
Core Conditioning (PE): A,B</p>

<p>Junior Year:
Honors English 11: A,B
Honors Pre-Calc: A,A
Physics: B,C
Orchestra: A,A
Spanish V: A,A
Office Assistant: A,A
Teacher's Aide (Algebra 1) (Tutored the Spanish Speaking students): A,A</p>

<p>Upcoming Senior Year:
AP English 12
AP Psych
AP Calc
AP Chem
Orchestra
Retaking Physics
Anatomy and Physiology</p>

<p>Current GPA: 3.82 UW, I don't know what counts for Weighted ^^;;</p>

<p>Community Service/Leadership: Over 450 hours total. Four years of Leadership, Secretary of Key Club. Service offered to organizations including Toys for Tots (3 years in a row), School Functions, Local Children's Camp (2 years in a row).
Also running for Secretary of the Senior Class.</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars: School String Quartet, VP of Book Club, NHS.</p>

<p>Teacher Recommendations: I'm guaranteed at least 3 teachers who would give great recommendations. One of them wrote a recommendation that actually got my sister into vanderbilt. (See Additional Notes)</p>

<p>Intended Major: Neuroscience.</p>

<p>Additional Notes: I'm a legacy student. My sister is currently a freshman looking to major in Chem. I've also met the Dean of Admissions, the Dean of Arts and Sciences, and Chancellor Gee. (The Dean told my sister to drop my name at the office once my app was sent in) Does that help?</p>

<p>Thank you for taking the time to read this</p>

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<p>Your stats look great and having a sibling at Vanderbilt is a big plus. When my younger child moved in, Dean Shain (former dean of admissions) gave a talk during the Chancellor's welcome to parents that mentioned they had something like 76 siblings in the class of 2009. Make sure you write a strong "why vandy" essay to help seal the deal. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I think you have a great shot, and your URM status should put you over the top.</p>

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<p>Thank you both very much ^^</p>

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<p>howd u get a b in PE</p>

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<p>I did my very best the first day. I didn't realize that, rather than being graded on effort, the class was graded mostly on bogus improvement :/</p>

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<p>match or near safety</p>

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<p>hahah i still can get over that, you can get A's in the hardes classes.....yet you got a B in PE... hahaha...not tryign to be mean or anything I just think its really funny</p>

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<p>ya you'll get in..........loook at all of those A's!</p>

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<p>Of course you'll get in. Your stat's look great, plus the fact that that C in physics 2nd semester was actually a B (you should change that...!). And of course your legacy thing. That amazing sister of yours who got it must have them waiting anxiously for your application. </p>

<p>Some advice: work hard senior year, but PLEASE have fun! Try and keep your A's up and don't forget that this is your only senior year of high school, so cherish it!</p>

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<p>Hahaha ^^ I hate you >:D</p>

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<p>Bump... >_></p>

<p>I'd also like to add that I now have upwards of 560 hours of community service, I'm co-president of the school's Spanish-Speaking club, I'm on the executive cabinet of our Reading Club, and that C in physics is actually supposed to be a B.</p>