Is this realistic?

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>Hi,
I am currently a junior in high school and I would really like to go to Vanderbilt. Here is some information about me:

  • 3.87 unweighted GPA
    -4.64 weighted (with 7 APs so far. will take at LEAST four more next year)
    -Section leader of Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra
    -Section leader at school orchestra
  • National Honors Society
  • Science honors society
    -Member of Project change
    -Volunteer with special needs adults once a week for two years
    -SAT score: 2160
  • ACT score: 32
  • Lacrosse player. Not exactly a varsity freshman kind of good, but I have always been in the starting lineup.
    Something interesting:
    My bio teacher would probably write me a good recommendation considering that we have done a couple of independent experiments together that are not related to the class curriculum (ex: growing a pineapple and other plants through vegetative propagation)
    If I do know that it is my first choice and apply for ED, is there a reasonable chance? </p>
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<p>Your GPAs are fine but SAT seems to low, and your ACT is on the lower side of middle 50%. Retaking either one may bring up some chances.</p>

<p>ECs seems to lack(honors societies are virtually space fillers in high tier schools) but maybe you can play around the independent researches. </p>

<p>That being said, if your first choice is Vandy, then go for it. However, note that there are many other kids with similar or better stats. </p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice! </p>

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<p>OH I forgot one vital piece of information and i can’t edit this thread, but I am currently trying to write a book about my dad’s escape from communist Vietnam to America. Hopefully I can get it published. </p>

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<p>While it does sound interesting, know that ANYONE can publish a book. It will be little boost unless it becomes a bestseller, which is unlikely within a month</p>

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<p>Vanderbilt will be a reach, but if you apply early you have a chance. </p>