Chance me for EDII please! Really Odd Applicant!

Jmeneses
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 17:16:34 +0000

I’m going to have to disagree with mathmaster on this one. Admissions is a game of chance sometimes.

I noticed that you switched from sports to more academic ECs… and have leadership in them. Why? is there some passion behind that, or is it merely for the college acceptance. You’re definitely involved, and clearly have the intelligence for Vanderbilt if you look at your SAT score.

You’re GPA is probably going to be the killer… Are you getting a 4.0 this semester? Definitely send that in, but if you aren’t getting above a 3.0, you’re chances are pretty slim. Is there a reason for your low GPA? lack of focus, not mature, trying to figure out who you are? Let that come out, and explain that in essays or a letter sent to your admissions officer.

Essays and recs are what will make or break you as an applicant. Do you have someone that’s seen you grow throughout the years? use that. Let your essays unapologetically scream you, and show why you are who you are today: a high gpa, high sat scores, captain of academic teams, rather than the low gpa swimmer/volleyballer (though i have to admit, i’m impressed by 2 sport varsity athletics as a freshman) of your past.

It’s a long shot, but then again, admissions to Vanderbilt is beginning to become a long shot for all sorts of applicants. You might be able to get in, but i can’t really tell you your chances, just things that i think might help you stand out.

Good luck, and don’t be afraid to be yourself!