I understand and noted this but also provided Vandy stats. Statistically speaking the student has little chance but I noted I’m not a music parent and provided a statistical outlook only. And encouraged the student pursue their goal.
For some reason, some think applying to a likely rejection is not good, a logic I don’t understand.
If they get rejected, at least they tried.
Statistically 1.8% of admits are in this gpa range. Perhaps OP will be one of those 1.8%.