If you have a kid in college now

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Another Vandy parent. Still on DCUM because very occasionally there is useful grad school info that is current

My kid applied there ED1.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another Vandy parent. Still on DCUM because very occasionally there is useful grad school info that is current

Any tips for a kid applying to Vandy this year? DC has been told by private CC to downplay their sports (3 varsity sports + travel) and interest in social life in all their applications, including Vandy, in order to focus on the substantive, academic curiosity side of things like their independent study and substantive summer job.

To me, the Common App essay and supplemental feel smart but dry. Consistent with their high stats (3.9 / 1570 / 12 APs) but not true to the more "normal" and social side of DC. Thoughts?

Wow-wonder why no sports talk?! You can be athletic and smart?!

[Anonymous]

Michigan sophomore (in-state, LSA)

HS junior, intending engineering

[Anonymous]

Vandy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Different poster than above but I have a junior at South Carolina in the business school. They love it. Lots of friends from all over, not just SC. Are not in the Greek system but still have a lot of friends and do club sports. They also got a 4 year scholarship that makes it the equivalent of many top Va state schools.

Stats: 4.1 wgpa fcps, sat 1380

Accepted: JMU honors, Indiana Kelley, Pitt business
WL: Va tech, WM (2nd semester guaranteed transfer), Clemson
Rejected: UVa

not all that is needed. you could've answered with two words - South Carolina

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Another Vandy parent. Still on DCUM because very occasionally there is useful grad school info that is current

Any tips for a kid applying to Vandy this year? DC has been told by private CC to downplay their sports (3 varsity sports + travel) and interest in social life in all their applications, including Vandy, in order to focus on the substantive, academic curiosity side of things like their independent study and substantive summer job.

To me, the Common App essay and supplemental feel smart but dry. Consistent with their high stats (3.9 / 1570 / 12 APs) but not true to the more "normal" and social side of DC. Thoughts?

Wow-wonder why no sports talk?! You can be athletic and smart?!

Sure but if you're not recruited colleges really don't care. Non-recruited athletes are a dime a dozen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bucknell baby!

future billionaire

[Anonymous]

swarthmore

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Different poster than above but I have a junior at South Carolina in the business school. They love it. Lots of friends from all over, not just SC. Are not in the Greek system but still have a lot of friends and do club sports. They also got a 4 year scholarship that makes it the equivalent of many top Va state schools.

Stats: 4.1 wgpa fcps, sat 1380

Accepted: JMU honors, Indiana Kelley, Pitt business
WL: Va tech, WM (2nd semester guaranteed transfer), Clemson
Rejected: UVa

not all that is needed. you could've answered with two words - South Carolina

Ignore this numpty, I have a senior considering South Carolina and I thought your post was helpful

[Anonymous]

Freshman at U Chicago.

and a 10th grader. can't wait to do it all again! (not)

[Anonymous]

UVA, 1st year

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bucknell baby!

future billionaire

DP. As a chemist? lol

[Anonymous]

U Miami and UT Austin

[Anonymous]

Nova CC
Michigan sophomore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:UVA freshman

Same here