Is Vassar a Match For Me?

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Hi guys! I was just wondering if I could consider Vassar a match considering my stats. I am just a bit worried that I am safety and reach heavy, and wanted to know if this school, which I like much more than my safety schools, could be considered a good match for me given my following stats.

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown):800 W (11), 780 M, 740 R : 2320
ACT (breakdown): n/a
SAT II: 790 Math 2, 760 Chemistry, 800 Biology E
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.94
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 4/355
AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Human Geography (5), AP Chemistry (4), AP Environmental Science (5), AP Calculus AB (?), AP Language and Composition (?), APUSH (?), AP Physics 1 (?)
IB (place score in parenthesis): n/a
Senior Year Course Load: Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, AP Literature, AP US Gov, Cell Biology and Genetics, Environmental Research Honors, Gym 2 (required), AP European History

Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):

  1. USNCO Semi-Finalist Honors
  2. National Mythology Exam Gold Medal
  3. National Honor Society
  4. Major Tennis Tournament - not sure if this is an award

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):

  1. Varsity Tennis 9-12 (Captain Junior- Senior Year)
  2. Science Olympiad 10-12 (10-12 Founder/President)
  3. Varsity Scholastic Bowl 9-12
  4. Latin Club 9-12 (Treasurer 9-10, President 12)
  5. EMERGE Diversity Club (Minority Achievement) 9-12 (Secretary 10/ President 11-12)
  6. National Science Honor Society (Vice President 11/ President 12)
  7. Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society and math team) 9-12
  8. American Red Cross 9-12 (Founder/President 9-10 of Red Cross Club)
  9. Orientation-Crew (10-12)

Job/Work Experience:

  1. County Government Environment Division Intern (10-12)
  2. Chemistry Internship and Research (10-12)
  3. School Mentorship (at local college) (11-12)

Volunteer/Community service:

  1. Emergency Room Script 200+ hours
  2. Key Club 50+ hours

Summer Activities:

  1. VA Summer Gov School
  2. Summer Hospital Volunteer Program 3x
  3. Boys State (School has already chosen nominees)
  4. Applying to MITES/SAMS/TASP (fingers crossed)

Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Earth Science and maybe minor in political science
State (if domestic applicant): Virginia
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Medium Public (1500)
Ethnicity: African-American
Gender: Male

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Hi–You have great stats. You are in as far as stats go, IMO but please remember that Vassar considers each application holistically. They turn down perfect stats if they don’t feel other things are a match. Also, there are many more people applying than there are openings. You are competitive, IMHO but remember it’s always hard to know for sure.

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So, just to clarify, a match school would be one that you are competitive for but not a for sure decision. Like a 50/50 chance of getting in? If you would not consider Vassar a match for me, what would you consider a match for me?

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@Dustyfeathers

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The acceptance rate for males at Vasaar is significantly higher than for females. Your stats are excellent. As long as your essay and recs are good, I say it is a match

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Ok good. Thanks for your guys’ help. I really appreciate it.