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<p>I don’t think that Montalvo understands NC’s weighting system–and I think that’s what he or she is asking about. For most NC schools, an A (or a 96, in some areas) is a 4.0 weighted in a standard class, 5.0 weighted in an honors classes, and a 6.0 in an AP class. Several courses are not available as anything but standard under state policy (such as the first two courses in foreign language). This is in contrast with many other areas, where every honors or AP class “adds” some amount to your overall weighted GPA (like +0.05 for every honors class).</p>
<p>So it’s probably pretty obvious that we’re from the same state, though we’re from completely different areas of it. I’m applying for Peabody College Education and Human Development and I’m assuming you’re applying for the College of Arts and Sciences… so I don’t think we’re competing with each other. </p>
<p>I found the ACT easier than the SAT, so I second looking into that. I’m impressed by your senior course-load… I would go ahead and apply, there are no extra essays on the Vanderbilt supplement; all you have to lose is some (of your parents’) money. I came across this Vanderbilt video not too long ago; you might find it helpful: [YouTube</a> - Insider’s guide to admissions](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKARNadxshU]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKARNadxshU)</p>
<p>I’m rather proud of my ec’s, but my GPA’s much lower than yours. Maybe you have some advice for me? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/1037748-too-dumb-hodumb.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/vanderbilt-university/1037748-too-dumb-hodumb.html</a> I think I was vague enough that you won’t be able to google me or anything without a lot of effort.</p>
<p>You applying to UNC? Maybe we’ll see each other there if we don’t get into Vanderbilt. :)</p>