Chances into Vassar

Applying to College
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<p>Average: A B student
TOOK: English 1 Hon., English 2 Hon., English 3 Hon., and English 4 AP
Biology Hon., Chemistry Hon., AP Biology
AP U.S. Hist., Modern Euro. (honors level), Ancient Medeival (honors level)
GPA- 3.4
I am a male.
I have extensive Extra-Curricular activities.
I am interested in the film program at Vassar and I have made many films that have won contests.
I am on the track team at my High School.
I have participated in the Band for 4 years and I am on the Destination Imagination team. I have attended the Theatre Project (acting) for 4 years. Participated in a Screenplay writing club and the International Club.
I have 30+ community service hours.</p>

<p>What are my chances at getting into Vassar College?</p>

<p>Thank You</p>

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<p>What are your test scores?</p>

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<p>I haven’t taken them yet. When I said English AP and AP Bio. I meant for next year. I know I will be taking those.</p>

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<p>I would imagine that one would have to see your essays. As I personally feel that at a liberal arts college would weigh rather heavily on your essays, not to mention some weight on test scores.</p>

<p>Overall though, make sure you take the most rigorous courses available to your school, as the secondary school report is most important to vassar:
<a href=“http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/profiles/admissionsfactors.asp?listing=1023821&ltid=1&intbucketid=[/url]”>http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/profiles/admissionsfactors.asp?listing=1023821&ltid=1&intbucketid=&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Would agree about the essays. Your ecs look good though and being male will only help. Other colleges with film to consider would be Bard, Goucher, NYU and Ithaca.</p>

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<p>Your GPA seems too low for Vassar, but if you test well (which they care less about, but could help you), and your essays are good, your ECs might get you in.</p>

<p>Being a male doesn’t help as much as one might think, but it might a little bit.</p>

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<p>My weighted GPA is 3.6.</p>

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<p>Due to somewhat lower grades, you would need to be in top 10-15% of class in rank. If school does not rank, that is not good.</p>

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<p>Not sure about Vassar and your chances there, but since you are on the Destination ImagiNation team and I assume you are a senior, I wanted to be sure you were aware that you are eligible for scholarships. Put that creativity to good use and check out the details at [DISC</a> Scholarship Homepage - Destination Imagination Support Committee](<a href=“http://www.idodi.org/disc/scholarship/]DISC”>http://www.idodi.org/disc/scholarship/)</p>

<p>The criteria weighted most heavily are the creative entry submitted and your DI participation. GPA is not a factor. </p>

<p>There are three tracks to enter: internet, essay and presentation. You can enter one or all!</p>

<p>Good luck in your college search!</p>

<p>University Level Coordinator
DI Scholarship Co-Chair</p>