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Vanderbilt University

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Your Combined ACT:
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SAT Math + Verbal:
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Your Chances at Vanderbilt
(on ACT score alone)
Your Chances at Vanderbilt
(on SAT score alone)
Men
Women
# Applicants
13,699
17,400
# Admitted
2,054
1,909
% Admitted
15.0%
11.0%
% Overall
12.7%

Students who got into Vanderbilt:

Tips mention: Interview (1), ACT/SAT (13), Grades (25), Sports/Extracurriculars (15), College Essay (16)
Show your passion in yourMay 05 2021Computer Science
Show your passion in your essays. Even if your grades aren't all As, let your extracurriculars shine through.
ACT: 33 Male
It has no supplementJan 10 2013Economics
It has no supplement essay, so your commonapp essay must be top notch. It's the ticket to getting in, so it should portray your personality and how you'll be an addition to this school, and also why this school is the best one for you and your future goals. Remember admissions officers spend a maximum of 10 min on your application, you need to not bore them.
ACT: 28 Female
After not getting accepted as a freshman, I attendedJul 23 2008Economics
After not getting accepted as a freshman, I attended another university and built up my grades. I found it much easier to transfer in, considering I had already proven myself in a college academic environment. Plus, perseverance cannot hurt. I was also able to write more polished essays than before.
SAT: 2100 Male
After not getting accepted as a freshman, I attendedJul 23 2008Economics
After not getting accepted as a freshman, I attended another university and built up my grades. I found it much easier to transfer in, considering I had already proven myself in a college academic environment. Plus, perseverance cannot hurt. I also was able to write more polished essays than before.
SAT: 2100 Male
The admissions office places a good portion of theirAug 17 2007Business - Management and Administration
The admissions office places a good portion of their decision in the quality of the student's essays. Everyone applying to Vanderbilt is smart, so a student has to really stand out to get in.
ACT: 31 SAT: 1330 Female
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