What Are My Chances? (Vanderbilt)

fun1234
Sun, 15 Oct 2017 04:42:36 +0000

@LyMyKids2 This is what is on their website.Vanderbilt uses a holistic admissions process – we do not employ cutoffs for standardized testing or grade point averages. In our review process, we evaluate students’ academic records, looking for students who have performed well within the context of their high school’s most challenging academic programs. We evaluate activities outside the classroom in terms of depth of involvement, roles and responsibilities, and leadership. We also evaluate applicants’ writing through the application essay and short answer. Finally, we consider letters of recommendation – these often offer the admissions committee context about the applicant, both in the classroom and in the wider community. I do know on college board it says they need at least 20 credits not including visual and performing arts. So it seems they look at each school and as long as you are taking the hardest classes available. I do realize some schools do not offer a lot of AP class and sometimes must take college prep the first year. It seems I read more into it and was comparing it to my sons high school since he did have a chance to take honors from the start.