<p>GPA-3.55-3.6 UW?
ACT/SAT: 20(ACT) - ???(SAT)I have not taken the SAT
ECs:</p>
<p>Band:
9th-Marching Band, 3rd Chair Concert Band
10th-Marching Band, 1st & 2nd Chair Concert Band(Kept alternating)
11th-Marching Band, Section Leader, 1st Chair Concert Band
12th- Marching Band, Section Leader, I do not know what chair I will get in Concert Band because it's Marching Band season now.</p>
<p>NHS - 10th, 11th, 12th</p>
<p>I work at Chick-Fil-A(Mmmmmmm, I could go for some right now!) around 20+ hours per week.</p>
<p>Band Awards/Recognitions:
Most Outstanding - 11th grade
Halftime Field Solo - 10th, 11th, 12th(I am getting one this year!)
Solo & Enesemble - 15 medals (solos, duets, + 2 enesembles)</p>
<p>I have been selected for.......
Montevallo Honor Band
University of North Alabama Honor Band
University of Alabama Honor Band
Gadsen State Honor Band</p>
<p>I'm a black male who goes to a public Alabama High School. I heard that Vandy was trying make itselfs more "diverse"</p>
<p>I know that my ACT is VERY LOW, but I am going to take it and the SAT once more in the fall and possibly apply early. Besides the fact that my act score is low, do I even have a chance? </p>
<p>That's all for now, let me know on my chances.</p>
<p>I don't know how much ethnicity will play a role in your case, but I would wager that with your GPA, ACT, and ECs, you would be lucky to be admitted to the College of Arts and Science.</p>
<p>How well do you play your instrument? Are you applying to Blair? I'm not sure how Blair works, but I would guess that your musical ability would have a large impact on your decision. If you are applying to Blair, I think you have a better chance.</p>
<p>I play my instrument very well, and I'm applying to the College of Arts and Science.</p>
<p>bring el gpa up a bit for A&S say like to a 3.7 and definitely work on the ACT score. Play up the band thing that's really cool and not a lot of A&S applicants will have that. You should consider getting in touch with the band director and talk to him about a scholarship and pursuing band at Vandy. Your chances are decent but no one can say for sure. As long as you package yourself right you have a shot just like anyone else. It's all about the packaging that's how I got in although I did apply to Peabody and almost everything I did related to teaching so I don't know how much help that is to you. Anyway, good luck and all that.</p>
<p>Is Peabody harder to get into? Excuse my unfamiliarity. My knowledge regarding Vandy is sparse.</p>
<p>It's sad that I am responding to this so quickly but anything to avoid my room. Peabody has a higher admisisons rate than the other schools but it also has fewer applicants. But most of the kids in Peabody have good stats esp. the people I have met. If something at Peabody genuinely interests you then I'd say apply but if A&S is your first choice apply to A&S. I applied to Peabody b/c I wanted to be a liscensed teacher and get some teaching experience even though I know I want to be a doctor more than a teacher.</p>
<p>yor act is below the average....no chance</p>
<p>Actually, I've already spoken with the band director about myself and I do have a chance. You, gatechboy, must understand that standardized test scores are NOT everything. You cannot rule me out and say that I have a 0% chance. Besides, just because my act is below average does not mean that I cannot pull it up by time. Next time, think about what you type and if it is applicable in a few months. Thank you for your opinion.</p>
<p>honestly, your ethnicity should help you out. but still, vandy reported that over 900 minorities applied last year, so it's still competitive. PULL up your ACT score to a minimum of a 24 or 25. You also need to have great recommendations and stellar essays. What is unique about you? really play that up big time. Also, i recommend you take the SAT as soon as possible. I know one AA who got in with a 23.<br>
Good Luck!</p>
<p>if you are applying to vanderbilt, it is imperative that you know which school you are going to apply to. the acceptance rates, ACT/SAT scores, and GPA for each one is different. Seeing that you have a passion for band, you might look into Blair, their music school. pulling up that ACT score (try the SAT too!) won't be a bad idea. good luck!</p>
<p>Well, I'd love to apply to Blair, but I'm looking for a major somewhat like political science, psy, sociology, or philiosophy(sp?). If I apply to Blair then I do not want to be obligated to major in music. I am going to law school afterwards and I know that my undergrad major can be whatever, but I still want to have some sort of "analyzing" background. I'm not sure if I was clear :)</p>