Decision: Matched
Match to: Vanderbilt University
Schools Ranked: Vanderbilt University
Objective:
- [] SAT I (Comp, Essay, CR, M, CW): n/a
[] ACT (Comp, Essay, Eng, Math, Read, Sci): 35, 8, 35, 33, 35, 36
[] SAT II (Type, Score): new, 1570
[] Weighted GPA (out of ??): n/a
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/298
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Bio (5), AP Lang (5), APUSH (4), AP Psych (5), AP Human Geo (4)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): n/a
[] Senior Year Course Load: Peer Tutoring, Honors Government/Economics, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP Literature, Peer Tutoring
[] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, National Latin Exam: Maxima Cum Laude, TJCL State Convention: 1st place Reading Comprehension,
Subjective:
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[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Civinettes (Sophomore Representative (10th), President Elect (11th), President (12th)), National Honor Society (President (12th)), Track/Cross Country (Varsity (10th-12th)), Science Bowl Team/Chemistry Club (Captain (11th-12th), President (12th)), Latin Club (President Elect (11th), President (12th)), Concert/Marching Bands (Historian (10th-11th), Mellophone Section Leader (11th)), Beta Club
[] Job/Work Experience: Babysitting for various community members, 10hrs/wk
[] Volunteer/Community service: Community Educator for Abuse Alternatives- 35 hrs, Music in the Castle marching band competition volunteer-45 hours, Club Soccer Assistant Coach- 40 hours, Peer Tutoring- 252 hours, Student Council Thanksgiving Basket Committee- 45 hours, Community Trunk or Treat Volunteer-21 hours
[] Summer Activities: TN Governor’s School for Scientific Models and Data Analysis
[] Essays: 9/10, I worked very hard on my essays and they reflected my unique accomplishments and situation.
[] Teacher Recommendations: 9/10, My recommendations were both from teachers that know me very well both inside and outside of the classroom.
[li] Counselor Rec: 7/10, I had a new counselor for my senior year. I am sure he wrote a great recommendation, he just didn’t know me as well as my old counselor did. [/li][/ul]
Other
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[] State (if domestic applicant): Tennessee
[] School Type: Public
[] Ethnicity: Caucasian
[] Gender: Female
[] Income Bracket: $30,000-$40,000
[] Assets: none
[] Property: recently bought house of around $100,000
[] Extenuating Circumstances: single-parent family, responsible for taking care of 2 younger siblings much of the time
[li] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): n/a[/li][/ul]
Why you think you were matched/not matched and general comments: I think I was most likely matched due to a combination of factors, namely strong test scores, involvement in extracurricular activities, and a unique family situation. I think my essays were strong as well, and really showed my personality and the hardships I’ve endured. The Questbridge staff was very helpful in completing my application and giving me information on important dates/opportunities available to me.