On the right track for Vassar?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am a highschool sophomore at an above average public highschool in Wisconsin. I am a white (non-hispanic) female who is also a first generation college student. I have been looking at Vassar since I was about 10 and would like to know if I'm heading in the right direction.
Extra-Curriculars:
Tennis (JV)
Lacrosse (JV but it is not school affiliated yet so Varsity is not possible)
Key Club (Active, registered)
Adv. Wind Symphony (Band; it's a class, but I just wanted to add that in)</p>

<p>Grades:
As of semester 1 of sophomore year I have a 3.518 (I know it's not good enough but my grades are looking much better this semester)
I take all advanced classes (no AP's but next year I believe I have 2-3)
I am in Adv. Wind Symphony (I think Vassar highly values music and the arts if I'm not mistaken)
A year above in math (Adv Algebra 2 which is Junior level)
No SAT/ACT score yet, obviously</p>

<p>Other:
Volunteering at a food pantry every other week for the last couple months (already about 20 hours)
I plan on getting a summer job and volunteering at the hospital near my house
I would like to go to school for something in neuroscience
I know I am an above average writer (essays)
I know I would be able to get excellent letters of recomendation
I love, love, LOVE Vassar!
I have also already decided that Vassar will be my early decision school</p>

<p>If you would like to know anything else just ask! I'm not sure if I have everything here that you might want to know.</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Your ECs seem a little cookie-cutter for Vassar. Even so, you’d rather have a 2150+ on the SAT or 32+ on the ACT for Vassar to be reachable.</p>

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<p>What EC’s or what types of EC’s would you recommend?</p>

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<p>I do agree with Catria, but just do and commit to what makes you happy. Get your GPA up, it’s looking too low.</p>

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<p>Yeah I know.
I slacked off my freshmen year which was a big mistake so it’s on it’s way up now!</p>

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<p>I forgot to add an EC. I’m also in A leadership group that teaches a freshmen class. It’s really interesting and I get to teach and lead.</p>