‘Application Process’
2013 Wait List Update
May. 5, 2013—We have started reaching out to students to whom we would like to offer admission from our wait list. As we have mentioned often on this blog, admitting students from our wait list is an anticipated necessity as we complete our class. We are committed to enrolling a class of 1,600 so that every first...
Behind the Scenes of the OUA
Feb. 17, 2012—A Q&A with our processing staff shows us how your file gets from Point A to Point B.
Upcoming Deadlines: Admissions, Merit Scholarships, & Financial Aid
Oct. 24, 2011—With November just around the corner there are many deadlines approaching in the world of college admissions. As a senior in high school, there are A LOT of dates to remember so I definitely recommend organizing yourself with a calendar/planner/smart phone application. Sometimes a deadline is hard and fast – as in if you...
10th Day Data – Presenting the Outstanding Class of 2015
Oct. 12, 2011—For the Vanderbilt class of 2015, The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons already feels like home. They have taken mid-terms and written papers, and they’ve cheered the Vanderbilt Football team to three victories at home. It has been only a few weeks since we welcomed 1,601 first-year students to campus, and we want you to know...
The Admissions Process: Advice from the Field
Sep. 29, 2011—Vanderbilt admissions counselors are out on the road visiting high schools, attending college fairs and meeting with students, parents, and high school counselors. As a high school senior, you are working hard to narrow down your college list and prepare your college applications. If you want information about the Vanderbilt admissions process, visit our Admissions Quick...
Come meet us on the Coast to Coast College Tour
Aug. 19, 2011—In September and October, Vanderbilt will be on the Coast to Coast College tour with Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, and University of California-Berkeley. In 14 cities in eight states, we will host joint presentations about selective college admissions for prospective students and their families. To learn more, visit the Coast to Coast website, like the Coast to Coast...
The Common Application for fall 2012 is now available
Aug. 2, 2011—For those of you who have been waiting, the day has arrived…you can now access the Common Application for fall 2012 at commonapp.org. Please be aware of our application deadlines: Early Decision I – November 1, 2011 Early Decision II – January 3, 2012 Regular Decision – January 3, 2012 To view our quick application guide...
Vanderbilt Road Shows are just around the corner!
Jul. 29, 2011—Come learn more about Vanderbilt and meet Admissions Officers and alumni. There is still space in many of our Road Show events across the country. Most events are the week of August 14th. Registration is required. To see if we will be in a city near you, and to register, visit our Road Show website....
Offers to WL Students Begin
May. 5, 2011—As we had hoped, we will use the waitlist this year to complete our Vanderbilt Class of 2015. Over the next several weeks we will be offering admission to some students who are active on our waitlist. To understand how our waitlist operates, read my previous post on that matter. Some points to remember:
Transfer Update
Apr. 28, 2011—Thank you to our transfer students for being patient with us throughout this process. I know the vast majority of admissions information out there aims to serve first-time freshmen and their families. However, Vanderbilt has not forsaken our transfer students! Somehow my daily responsibilities moved from regular decision mailing day to spring travel to transfer...
Waitlist Update
Apr. 26, 2011—Wow. A few months ago April 1 seemed like the magic date when everything would settle down, but here we are at the end of April and admission work is still full steam ahead! I’m busy and I know you and your family are busy so let’s get down to the nitty gritty.