As a rising senior at Vandy, I'd first like to congratulate Roger for handling this disappointment so admirably. This shouldn't turn into a discussion of his test scores, but a 27 ACT would have been in the bottom 25% of the previous incoming class...
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...and college admissions is only getting more competitive. That said, it sounds like Roger would have been a great addition to Vanderbilt's campus. He has a lot going for him, and I hope he doesn't let this difficulty get him down. Hang in there, Roger. I hope you find a place in the classroom and on the field at Vandy in 2006.