<p>Hi, I'm a Korean American in Korea (attend an international school here) applying to Vanderbilt ED1 (my definite first choice). I think I'd really like Nashville, and since my relatives live in Tennesse, it's a definite plus. I'm interested in studying economics, philosophy, and religion. </p>
<p>GPA unweighed: 3.3
SAT: taking in Oct., aiming for 2100+
SATII's in January - math level 2, u.s. history
ap: u.s. history - 4, ap english language - 4
current ap's: english lit, psychology, european history</p>
<p>E.C's
-bronze medalist in Korean national junior squash champs
-3rd place in squash for Seoul provincials
-competed in many pro tournaments
-rainbow youth select orchestra, principal cellist (8 yrs)
-200 hours of volunteer
-church orchestra, principal cellist
-Model UN (international conference in beijing, etc.)</p>
<p>Factors:
-I'm a Seventh Day Adventist, and I turned down several ivy squash recruitments down because i can't play on saturdays - this is my essay topic for common app.
-top 5 U19 junior squash player in Korea (national recognition i guess, albeit non-academic)
-I'm probably the only person applying ED to Vanderbilt from Korea and possibly East Asia (my assumption). I'm sure I'm the only one applying to Vandy from my school - thus some geographical advantage?
-my school has an excellent tracking record for sending kids to Vandy
-great recommendations
-vandy my first choice </p>
<p>Worries: low gpa for top school like Vandy</p>
<p>Although i'm afraid to go to a college where its population is largely caucasian, i definitely love white people and would like to hang around with everyone - of course if caucasians would hang around with me </p>
<p>any comments would be appreciated. thanks!</p>