Hello, I know that this is a little bit late, but how much does Vandy care about work experience?
Story Time: 
I worked for over four years at this shop where I was first in sales, and then after apprenticing for a long time became a technician. My happiest high school memories were forged here and I learned a lot about the real world and the struggles others face. I wrote about this in one of my essays and then spoke briefly about in an alumni interview. I am not from an income bracket where I needed to work, and did it solely to prove to myself that I could make something of myself devoid of my parents help/influence. Do you think that this could be a hook for me or something that sets me apart in the sea of other qualified candidates? Any input is greatly appreciated Thanks
Here is some other info about me:
(Alumni interview went super well and make Vandy my first choice
(Intended major - Secondary Education and Special Education)
Stats and Grades
Unweighted GPA 4.0 (97.8 on a 100 point scale)
SAT score of 1450 (800 in math and 650 in verbal, no essay option taken)
Class rank of 15 out of 455 (top 4%)
4 AP classes already taken (4s on all so far) and taking 4 more next year
Subject SAT test for world history of 670, Math one 750, and US history 660
Extra Curriculars
*Cross Country - varsity for 4 years, competed in the state championship 3 years, captain for junior and senior year, All-Area Qualifier (B-Team)
Swimming - Varsity for 4 years, diving for 2 years, qualified for state junior year for swimming,
*Tracking - Varsity for 3 years, competed at State Sectionals, school record holder in the 4x1600,
Volunteering with adults with Autism and special needs once a week for the past 2ish years
National Honors Society Member
Spanish club
FBLA
Personal Stuff
I go to a school that is predominantly poor with 86% of the school qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
I have Aspegers and went to Speech and OT for 8 years because of it.
I have had a job working as a bike mechanic since I was 14 and have worked there ever since.
I started to invest some of the money that I had and have from working and have been able to yield 22 to 27 percent ROI yearly for over 4 years.
I volunteered for a summer to teach young children in the Housing Authority homes.
I was on the Health Advisory Board for the school district.
My uncle earned his JD at Vandy.