I will be applying to vanderbilt early decision for fall 2018. I am a white female from Arkansas.
ACT composite - 35
ACT math - 34
ACT english - 35
ACT reading - 36
ACT science - 35
AP classes taken - AP human geography, AP biology, AP world history, AP physics C mechanics, AP calculus AB, AP English Literature, AP Statistics, AP United States History
AP classes will take - AP psychology, AP English Language, AP calculus BC, AP physics C e&m, AP Chemistry, AP art history
—I have gotten all As in these classes so far
class rank - I expect to be 1 out of ~ 800
extracurriculars- Varsity Volleyball 2 years, Varsity Bowling 3 years, Community Lesion for HOSA, National Honors Society, President of Math Club
Everything looks great; you’re a strong applicant, especially for the ED pool. There are no sure things, but write good essays/recs and I’d say your chances are very good.
essays and references matter. Also consider writing the prompt essays for the merit scholarships. don’t be a stranger is the point. You may want to make sure you are taking the required 3 SAT Subject tests that some of the Ivies seek…evaluate the requirements in case you get kicked to the RD round and must expand your options past Vandy
You have positioned yourself well for the college application process. Also keep in mind VU values leadership and applicants who have excelled outside the classroom. VU is now a reach for everyone. Business Insider and Niche rank VU in the top 10 most difficult universities to get accepted into:
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