My I have this chance?

rmldad
Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:23:05 +0000

A 3.81 GPA does not even make the top 25% of the class. Wow! I thought grade inflation was excessive at our school.

Your SAT I scores need to improve, but your SAT II scores are fine.

You mention that your freshman course load was the most rigorous for your school, but not for any subsequent years. Only 3 AP classes junior year, including two of the easier APs (Govt&Pol, Enviro Sci). Even for a competitive high school your rigor might not be enough.

Your EC’s sound typical for a Vandy applicant. I don’t see anything that compensates for taking an easier schedule.

It sounds like you will be competitive if you bring your SAT/ACT scores up. Your class rank will hurt - hopefully this will not be reported. Ask your GC since a competitive school as big as yours will likely have many students apply to Vandy every year.