<p>I was accepted RD with roughly the same stats (my rank was higher, but I had the same GPA as you). I think you have an okay chance, and I think your race makes up for the fact that you’re a female (to put it bluntly). I just say try and get good grades first semester/trimester of next year and write a kick ass essay to boost your chances. I wish you luck, since that’s most of the college application process, unfortunately! </p>
<p>As far as aid goes, Vassar is officially need blind (unlike lots of other LAC who secretly aren’t), and will give no loans (no loans as in they’ll give you it all as scholarship) if your parents’ income is less than 60k. I don’t know if that applies to you, but it’s nice to know.</p>