Chances for Vassar, Brown, Vanderbilt, Emory, Oxy?

<p>Chances for early decision and regular decision at these schools, if any?</p>

<p>-GPA: 3.56uw (Freshman-3.43, Soph-3.44, Junior- 3.75)
-SAT: M 720, CR 740, W 740, Total: 2200
-PSAT: National Merit
-Subject tests (not so good; definitely retaking): Lit-660, USH-650
-Taking as many AP's and honors as my school will allow me to take (11 honors, 5 AP)</p>

<p>-White male from Arizona, family makes <60k
-Prestigious college preparatory
-School does not rank, but I'm in the 'Summa Cum Laude' program- the most regarded, most competitive diploma that the school offers- (Summa</a> Cum Laude Honors Programs) which is typically a good indicator of top 10%
-Prospective major is philosophy/neuroscience</p>

<p>-Founder and president of Philosophy Club
-Vice president of Politics Club
-Diversity/International Club board member; went with the club on a three-day 'cultural exchange' trip to our sister school in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
-"Friends of the Orphans" Club President; went on an 8-day volunteer trip to an orphanage in Mexico in March; going back for another week in July
-Over 100 hours community service</p>

<p>-3 years varsity track for school
-Scholar-Athlete Award
-Club track during the summer and off season (Track Athlete Year Round)
-Qualified for and placed 27th overall in the USATF Junior Olympics National Championship for 110m hurdles (basically nationals for club track) (regionals came before this)
-Very good recommendations
-Past employment as a lifeguard</p>

<p>If anything would create a chance for me, I would think that it would be my EC's. Thoughts?</p>

<p>Vassar and Vanderbilt fosho. The JO’s are pure gold. The others have oddly arbitrary methods. ED your favorite. Write a unique essay - no “plight of the rich white male” crap. Good luck! Though it doesn’t look as if you’ll need it! (:</p>

<p>Bumppppppp</p>