Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vanderbilt University
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<p>My guidance counselor feels that I'm a far reach for Vanderbilt. I would appreciate it if you could look at the information I have posted, and tell me my chances. Thank you!</p>

<p>Test Scores:
-SAT - 770, 640, 710 (2120)
-ACT - 31
-SAT II - Literature 640, US History 760, World History 670, Chemistry 710
-APs - World History 4, European History 4, English Language 4, Chemistry 4</p>

<p>Will be retaking both SATs and ACTs. Aiming for 2200 / 33 </p>

<p>Unweighted Grades (Listed as yearly averages, Included projected senior grades)
- History: H 84, AP 92, H 92, AP 93
- English: 79, 85, H 82, AP 90
- Science: 82, 91, 90, AP 90
- Math: 73, 71, 72, 80</p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<p>Newspaper (9-12)
Environmental Club (9-12)
Golf Team (12)
Interact Club (9-12)
Student Council (9-12)
Code of Conduct Review Committee Member (9-12)
Building Level Planning Team member (9-12)
Busser at restaurant (11-12)</p>

<p>Particular accomplishments or achievements:</p>

<p>In 10th grade I was the chairman of the Interact club's finance committee. I organized an auction / concert which raised over $20,000. This money was used to construct a medical clinic and school in Nicaragua.</p>

<p>In 9th grade I attempted to form a GSA, however, there was community push-back and it didn't happen.</p>

<p>In 9th grade a couple of my buddies and I were lamenting how no one our age seemed to know about world events. In response, I arranged for two flat screen televisions to be placed in the cafeteria through the Student Council which I was / am a member of. They are tuned to CNN and the students still love them.</p>

<p>Attedned RYLA and HOBY.</p>

<p>In the summer of 11th grade I interned for the president of an investment company with over $40,000,000 on the books. (Can't go into specifics due to a confidentiality agreement)</p>

<p>I organized a concert for a local man who became paraplegic after a car accident. It raised over $1,000 which went towards his medical expenses. </p>

<p>Personal Profile:
-White
-Income below 50,000 USD,
-First Generation
-Will receive great teacher/ counselor recs</p>

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<p>Vanderbilt has become very difficult to predict. It will be a reach but if Vandy is a top choice you should try. It is not an impossibility. Try to find something to distiguish yourself from other applicants (it sounds like you have done some very good work in your community). Keep in mind that there are many wonderful choices and the possibility for a great experience at many wonderful universities. You have a very good resume and whether it is at Vandy or someplace else I would bet that you will find a great place to get your higher education. Best of luck.</p>

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<p>Vanderbilt is getting better and better every year, so its really hard to chance anyone. the whole chancing thing is kind of dumb anyway, but i will tell you that i was waitlisted with a 2260 SAT, 4.67 GPA, awesome recs, lots of EC, national merit finalist, etc. If its your first choice then of course give it your all but acceptance isn’t certain for anyone.</p>