<p>I am wondering what a typical high school transcript a student at Vanderbilt might have. I am still pretty young and have time to do things before I have to send in a transcript (I am only going into my junior year of high school), so I'd love to know what to shoot for and what to do differently (or do in the first place).</p>
<p>I'm looking on CollegeBoard.com for information, but it's mostly statistics.
I've also checked out the school's official site, but it really only has instructions for how to apply and other pieces of information that 'advertise' the school, rather than helping me.</p>
<p>What other websites or books or other media would you guys recommend for gathering information on the admissions to the school?</p>
<p>I have a 3.2 currently, and I have two years to bring it up, which is DEFINATLEY going to happen. I went through a rough patch freshman and part of sophomore year, but I'm better now and know that I can fully commit myself to schoolwork and maybe even graduate with a 3.6 or so (possibly even higher, since my school weights grades).</p>
<p>What kind of transcripts would Vanderbilt readily accept?
What kind of transcripts would Vanderbilt consider?
What kind of transcripts would Vanderbilt laugh at?</p>
<p>It's a short answer and applies to all highly selective schools like Vandy. Take 4 full years of each of the core academic disciplines (including foreign language) and earn as many A's as you can. Take a rigorous schedule for your HS. Upward trend is looked upon favorably, but be aware that there are plenty of applicants to Vandy (and other highly selective schools) that have all or nearly all As.</p>
<p>Regardless of your GPA, you still have a lot of time to change things around.
If you want it bad enough, you will get it. Good luck.
I'm sort of in the same boat as you. Started off meh freshman year and now it's time to actually give a hoot and start trying.</p>
<p>When I toured Vandy, the guide said that most students had gotten high GPAs in high school and had taken a few APs. He went on to say that these students usually also applied to UNC and UVA and one or two Ivies. Not directly relevant but just thought you might like to know. In general, you should push yourself and take the most difficult classes you can handle. Try to take maybe three APs to show that you're ready to work in college. You might find the following links helpful:</p>
<p>jay, i'm going to be 100% honest with you. in all likelihood, a 3.2 from your first 4 semesters of high school is not going to cut it. you have at MOST 3 semesters to bring it up to a respectable gpa, i think you should seriously start considering some other schools. i go to a school that sends several people to vandy each year, and everyone i've known who goes has had a 3.75ish to 4.0 and was team captain of a few sports or president of a few clubs.</p>
<p>so my advice to you would be this...start looking at other, more realistic schools while keeping vandy as your reach. and start working your ass off for the next 3 semesters by taking the hardest load possible and getting the best grades in those classes. then you might stand a chance.</p>