Vanderbilt University

“Well, the one thing I have noticed is thatAug 04 2003Engineering Department
Well, the one thing I have noticed is that everyone I know that has gotten in is some sort of legacy. Either their parents went there in undergrad or grad or they have some tie with vanderbilt with their grandparents or some other family member.
Female

“You have to do really well in school andMar 28 2003Other
You have to do really well in school and make great test scores. I strongly suggest lots of extracurriculars!
Female

“Try to portray yourself as unconventional in some wayFeb 21 2003Language - French/Spanish/etc.
Try to portray yourself as unconventional in some way. Essays are a good place to do this. Our current chancellor wants to give the school a more diverse reputation, so people who break the mold of a typical Vandy student are desirable. However, if you're not interested in being a token freak, all of the usual ploys to get into a good school will work. Grades, test scores, activities, awards, etc. Be thorough in your application.
SAT: 1340 Female

“You basically need to have it all to getFeb 20 2003Language - French/Spanish/etc.
You basically need to have it all to get in, or to come from a really good private school. I was top ten, had good SATs, AP classes, extracurriculars to infinity, community service, all that stuff. It helps if you have an edge, one thing that you do that is weird and you're really good at that no one else does. Or, if you have parents or grandparents who went here. Its basically the same as other high caliber liberal arts schools. It also helps if you're a female engineer, or soemthing like that.
SAT: 1380 Female

“The university will do seemingly almost anything to diversifyAug 21 2002Political Science
The university will do seemingly almost anything to diversify the campus. Show them that you can think outside of the box.
SAT: 1380 Male