That’s bananas.
@FoxRulz Maybe they look at SAT scores within the context of the school. A 1470 at my school would be amazing at my school as no students in my graduating class have scored above a 1500 on the SAT, but a 1470 at your school would not be as impressive bc of the context. But it’s interesting that they picked less rigorous schedules. Maybe they were looking less at rigor and more at relevance towards the student’s career/academic interests? I’m just guessing here–I’m not an expert at all. (& obviously essays play a role but I’m sure yours were great)
For everyone who didn’t get in, I know how you feel. It is a terrible feeling to be rejected by your top choice and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Everyone says this, but there are so many amazing schools and you yourself must be an amazing applicant (after all, you considered Vandy). At the end of the day, you have to remember that Vanderbilt is losing YOU–you’re not losing Vanderbilt. You’re going to do spectacular things, wherever you go to college. I can only hope that you’re happy wherever you eventually decide to attend.
@VandyDad2022 can you hit me up w where they posted that?
Sure. It’s on the Vanderbilt.edu site under admissions in their blog.
Have the decisions been released yet for the Vanderbilt merit scholarships?
Yes - you should have received an email letting you know either way
Vanderbilt seemed to be highly focused on SAT and ACT scores this year.