chance a worried Californian

Faline2
Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:31:04 +0000

I don’t agree that a 2300 is necessary or even definitive to make you a sure bet. I think that although Vandy isn’t Yale, the same “rules” apply as at a Yale where more qualified people apply than could fill two classes. The adcoms after a certain point, are picking a CLASS. Be someone everyone else ages18-23 could benefit from knowing, growing up with and going to class with. Work on telling your story well. You speak two languages! Great. Think about who you are and where you will contribute exactly at Vandy if possible. Your SATIIs are fantabulous and indicate to me that you could further up your ACT or SAT scores with a little more concentration, but in the end…you still need to be someone on paper who will add something to the community that will be Vanderbilt class of '14. Keep in mind that readers of your application are only human and they have like ten minutes to meet you on paper. Also, go ahead and ask for a referral to a Vandy alum in your region and get an interview…order the Vandy DVD and soak that up. Always apply to each school with an open heart…be yourself above all.