Admissions Category
Welcome to the Class of 2019!
Mar. 22, 2015—CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE NEWLY ADMITTED MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2019! Welcome to Vanderbilt; we’re so excited to have you!
The College Scholars Program
Feb. 20, 2015—One of the best things about Vandy is that it offers generous financial aid to its students. While many receive need-based financial aid, some students also receive merit scholarships. There are many kinds of merit scholarships at Vandy that prospective students can apply for, but the most prominent ones are the full-tuition scholarships, namely: The...
Spontaneous Snow
Jan. 30, 2015—Happy new year! Okay, so I’m a little late. I apologize for having not blogged in a while; I’ve been so busy and so many different things have happened over these first few weeks of the semester, I’ve barely had time to catch my breath. But that’s a good thing. Last semester was amazing but...
The Post-Acceptance Itch
Dec. 17, 2014—You just got accepted! You are happy! You are excited! You are trembling in your winter boots!
Hey ED1, Now You’re In On the Fun!
Dec. 14, 2014—Judging by the flood of nostalgia, photos of younger siblings sporting Vandy gear and admissions letters (via email now — when did that happen?!), and statuses tagging the newest crop of Commodores on all of my social media feeds, ED1 decisions are here! As I get closer and closer to senior status (and then the...
For All Those Accepted, Deferred and Rejected
Dec. 12, 2014—Whatever happens, happens for the best.
Sami Reads the Viewbook
Dec. 12, 2014—Now that I’ve been home for almost a week with no schoolwork (wait, what?), and have been trapped inside by a lovely and uncharacteristic California rainstorm, I’ve starting coming up with some pretty nerdy ways to entertain myself. And I missed my Vanderbilt so much that I decided to dig up the viewbook they sent...
The Best Christmas Present
Dec. 12, 2014—As the stress and exhaustion of finals week crashed over me, I kept reminding myself that this time last year, all I wanted for Christmas was to be at Vanderbilt. With ED1 decisions just around the corner, I thought I’d share my Early Decision story.
Can you play music without majoring in music?
Nov. 18, 2014—Whether you are a violinist, clarinetist, or tenor who loves Vanderbilt but would like to pursue engineering, psychology, or economics as a career, it is possible for you to be a part of the music program on campus without becoming a performance major at the Blair School of Music, even when you are accepted to a different school!
Why You Should Add Vanderbilt to Your College List
Nov. 9, 2014—If you’re currently a high school senior, and you’re anything like me, the list of colleges you’re applying to is still in flux, and probably will be up until the very last day before apps are due. You’ve probably been looking forward to going to college for some time now, and it’s crazy to imagine...
Dinner with the Chancellor
Nov. 6, 2014—A glimpse into the best Visions group on Vanderbilt's campus.