<p>Definitely make contact WaitingED. Sometimes they are waiting to see how first term goes, which seems possible given an unusual grade dip. Think before you write: what do you bring to the community? that is a hard hard question for lots of people- not because they don’t have a lot to offer, but because it is not how they are used to presenting themselves. It’s not boasting about achievements (though you have plenty to boast about)- it’s making a link between that person who did all those things and the college community. Take a hard look at your “why Vassar” essay as well, to see if you can build on it. Good luck…come back & let us know how it works out.</p>