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Due to family medical reasons I was forced to take 2 years off from school. Now that my family and I are financially sound and healthy I want to pursue my education. I will of course apply to several state schools and private schools( Old Dominion University, James Madison Univ, and longwood)

I do however have the so called "longshot" in mind. Im curious to see what you think my "longshot " chances may be at:
VANDY

3.54 gpa
Honors Graduate
Attended An Arts Magnet School (majoring in classical vocal performance)
Roles in Ballad of Baby Doe, The Magic Flute, Hansel and Gretel, Amahl and the Night Visitors (and many other performances and features)
Church youth group president
Food Bank Volunteer
Nursing home recital volunteer
Youth Pride member
Section leader at church
All district and state vocal competition winner
National Honor Society


Just curious, I plan to apply into the school of education or music...with the eventual plan of going into biomed.

My plan for this longshot is to gain admission with my voice and then transfer schools...do you think this is a good idea?

By Dotmatrix (Dotmatrix) on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 04:45 am: Edit

I almost forgot SAT I 1410. I am currently in the process of taking the subject tests.

By Astrickl1984 (Astrickl1984) on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 05:14 am: Edit

I don't think that Vanderbilt is such a long shot for you. Your SAT is right on par. What kind of classes did you take in high school? Regular, Honors, AP?

With applying to more than one school, I know that you can apply at the same time to several of the schools (1st choice, 2nd choice, etc.). That sounds like the best option for you.

Good Luck!

By Dotmatrix (Dotmatrix) on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 05:24 am: Edit

I have all honors courses in high school. But, unfortunately (due to my magnet school) I could not take any AP classes due to block scheduling.
Honors ALgebra II, trig/pre calc
I have 3 years of honors spanish.
Honors Earth Science, Bio, Chem, Marine Bio

My magnet school curricula included:
Theatre
4 years of music theory
Art Song history
Opera History
ipa
french,german,italian diction
sight reading
performance workshop/masterclass

By Meggykewpie (Meggykewpie) on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 09:34 am: Edit

I think your chances are not bad at all, I know at least 2 people in my school with about the same gpa, but with sat scores of 1350 that got in. They took relatively hard course loads, and they didn't have too many extra curriculars. I think you have a good shot

By Dotmatrix (Dotmatrix) on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 04:37 pm: Edit

bump

By Wini514 (Wini514) on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - 10:52 pm: Edit

how bout mine at vandy?

Junior Girl

SATI: 1380 (600V, 780M) plan to retake and improve verbal

SATIIs in June

Rank: 17/161 (I'm trying to scoot up one more so I can be 10%)
GPA: 4.1 Weighted
(#2 HS in NJ)

Never have taken a CP course, all Honors and AP, including being one of
12 people in my grade to be pushed ahead a year in math and science

4 years of Varsity Tennis (most definitely captain next year), honorable mention, all league, county champs, league champs, state champs
3 years of Varsity Softball (most definitely captain next year)
-4 years of student gov't, (jr. class treasurer)
4 years of spring musical- with lead roles at least twice
-4 years select choir (and one of nine girls in an even smaller chorus/dance group)
-tutor spanish speaking jr high children
-national honors society
-board member of environmental club

I visited and absolutely fell in love. That will probably be my first or second choice (I like Wash U but haven't visited yet) So I'll be applying early decision one or two (not sure till i see WUSTL). What do you think?