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What does it take to get into Vanderbilt? What kind of extra curriculars are they looking for?

What does it take to get into Vanderbilt? What kind of extra curriculars are they looking for?

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The middle chunk of their most recent freshman class looked like this:

SAT – Critical Reading Middle 50%: 630-730

SAT – Math Middle 50%: 650-740

TPR Projected Range SAT Writing: 680-740

ACT Composite Middle 50%: 28-32

Average High School GPA: 4.00

Students in top 10% of HS class: 79%

Basis for candidate selection

Very Important Factors:

Secondary school record

Class rank

Standardized test scores

Extracurricular activities

Important Factors:

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They admit just over a third of those who apply. Like many schools which have their pick of 4.0 students, they’re seeking extracurriculars which are well-rounded (for instance, not all sports), show leadership skills, and include volunteerism.

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