Interested in Vassar.

gabbyf
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:58:51 +0000

Hi!
I’m a junior at a VERY small (150 students) private high school in Boston. It is known for being really eccentric and intellectually rigorous, and because of this, it is extremely rare to see a transcript with all A’s. Most kids have A’s and B’s or B’ and C’s (or some combination.) All classes are taught at the college level, so all my courses are AP-level.

Anyhow, I visited Vassar earlier this year and I absolutely fell in love with it! If you have a spare moment, I have a few questions about Vassar, and it would be very helpful if you could chance me.

W GPA: 4.3
UW GPA: 3.3-4ish (school doesn’t calculate this)
SAT: CR 770 M 720 W 720 Total: 2210
(I haven’t taken AP’s or SAT II’s yet, but I’m going to in a month!)
Extracurriculars:
Drama- Lead Roles in 2-3 plays per school year (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior)
–over the summer I do at least 1 or 2 full length plays and then usually 5-7 one-acts
Voice Lessons (F, S, J)
Prom Committee (Co-head) (J)
Literary Magazine (F, S, J)
Jazz Ensemble (J)
Shakespeare Competition (F, S, J)
Swimming & Water Aerobics (Founder and Co-head) (S)
Cheese Club (F, S, J)
Peer Mental Health Group (Founder and Co-head) (J)
Downton Abbey Discussion Circle (Founder and Co-head) (J)
Worked at college radio station (WERS) (F)
Volunteer at Assisted Living Home (S, J)
Junior Counselor in Theatre Arts at Summer Camp (F)
Acting Summer Program (S)

I would love to double major in Drama and English. What is the work like at Vassar? Do you ever feel overwhelmed? How are the professors? Favorite classes? Schools similar to Vassar?