http://talk.collegeconfidential.com en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:39:17 GMT vBulletin 30 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://talk.collegeconfidential.com http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/812271-really-want-go-vanderbilt-chances.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:21:00 GMT Hey guys, I really want to go to vanderbilt but i'm not sure about my chances.

heres some stats:

PA resident
93.5/100 GPA thats around a 3.7 Unweighted i believe...Correct me if i'm wrong. I did:93-100=4, 90-93=3.6666 and 87-90=3.3333

33 composite ACT with 11 on writing portion
2090/2400 SAT, 670 reading,670 writing, and 750 math(probably not gonna submit)

good essays and decent extracurriculars(clubs, lots of volunteering, music)
pretty sure ill be getting good recommendations


So what are my chances? Is it a reach?

Thanks!

feel free to ask for more info!!! ]]> Vanderbilt University jetblk328i-312924 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/812271-really-want-go-vanderbilt-chances.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/811819-chance-az-rd.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:52:21 GMT Intended Major: Econ
Competitive High School in AZ
School does not rank
GPA: 3.67 UW 3.8 W
4 AP 6 H US: 3, Env: 4
31 ACT
EC's
Around 400 Hours of community service between Ronald McDonald House and the JCC
Four year member of jewish youth group, vice president and president
Wrestling 10-12 (Varsity 11-12)
Job for awhile, still employed
Love Club (Community service)
Save Darfur Club
3 Month Internship at a Tax Group
Select Soccer Team 9th Grade
Lead American conference at Stanford
A few others that I forgot but those are the main... ]]> Vanderbilt University jkaplan1212-278341 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/811819-chance-az-rd.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/811216-issss-ayy-essay.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:39:49 GMT Anybody wanna read?? Vandy is my top choice!! Anybody wanna read??

Vandy is my top choice!! ]]> Vanderbilt University shay_888-291394 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/811216-issss-ayy-essay.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/811123-chances.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:20:10 GMT Hey guys, I was considering applying to Vandy. What do you think my chances are?

I am a hispanic male from New York.

GPA: 3.4 unweighted. My highschool is one of the most vigorous in the nation, in the top 100 for most prestigious public and private high schools (I go to a public school)

SAT: 2050 - 650 R - 800 M - 600 W

ACT: 31 Composite

I have taken 4 APs during my high school career:
AP Comp Sci AB
AP European History
AP American History
AP Biology

Extra Curriculars:
-Assistant teacher in my school's intro to computer science class
-Varsity Football
-Various overseas voulenteer works. ~100 hours ]]> Vanderbilt University beckerboy1225-284261 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/811123-chances.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/810819-should-i-even-apply-vanderbilt.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:15:47 GMT Hey, I was thinking of applying to Vanderbilt as one of my reach schools. I've been interested but I've been intimidated to apply. Here's my profile:

Filipino Male, Hawaii
College of Arts and Sciences
Private, competitive college prep school (Top 5 in the state, 3.3 is average GPA)
GPA: 3.6 upward trend (4.53 this past quarter)
SAT: 1260/1890 (wouldnt send)
ACT: 31
11 AP/IB/Honors
6 AP/IB classes this year

AP/IB scores so far:
AP US History 5
AP English Literature 3
IB French SL 4

ECs
Habitat for Humanity Club President
Business Club Founder and President
Varsity Basketball Captain
WorldQuest Competitor, finished 6th in the state last year
Habitat for Humanity service trip to Lancaster, PA past summer (40 hrs)
JV Waterpolo 1 year
Sports Writer

Work Experience
Consultant for a small business (summer job)

any shot? and if so, should I apply EDII? i really like vandy and i'd definitely go if i luckily got in. ]]> Vanderbilt University mtreyesx1-208024 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/810819-should-i-even-apply-vanderbilt.html