‘Class of 2016’
Scholars and Education
Jan. 25, 2015—Before I begin talking about Education Awareness Week, let me first tell you about the Peabody Patterson Scholars: The Peabody Patterson Scholars are a group of education majors that have been awarded the Patterson Scholarship, sponsored by none other than Vanderbilt graduate and New York Times #1 Best Seller, James Patterson. In recent years, James Patterson...
Chin Up
May. 3, 2013—So this is it. Overweight suitcases and hastily stuffed duffel bags line the hallway. Parents scurry around, last minute packing ensues. Someone inevitably loses a something – a room key, a microwave, a Kindle. It’s all quite cacophonic, but a singular bleakness pervades the air. As the freshmen – or should I say the rising...
Early Decision II Letters Mailed
Feb. 8, 2013—Carolyn highlights the academic and personal accomplishments of the first admitted students of the Class of 2017.
2012 In Review
Jan. 9, 2013—Carolyn highlights a few of the university's biggest news stories from 2012.
Introducing Our Newest Faculty
Dec. 20, 2012—Get to know the Vanderbilt professors who joined us on campus this year.
Another Successful Move-In Day on the Books
Aug. 22, 2012—Once again, Move-In Day (one of our favorite VU traditions) proved to be a great success, welcoming our newest 'Dores to campus in one fast-paced, exciting morning. Watch the video in this post to see it all go down.
Move-In Day: An Open Letter to the Class of 2016
Aug. 17, 2012—A warm welcome and a challenge to the newest Commodores.
A Whole New World: The First Few Days of College
Aug. 17, 2012—The day has finally come; Vanderbilt’s Class of 2016 will be moving TOMORROW! A year ago this was me, and while I was beyond excited, I was also very nervous.
VanderBabies (Part 3 of 3)
Aug. 10, 2012—Well, Janine and Pranjal, VanderBabies 1 and 2, have been exposed to the world of the Vanderbilt Admissions website. Now meet the final Class of 2016 student that I am interviewing, Justin Yeh!
VanderBabies! (Part 2 of 3)
Aug. 7, 2012—As mentioned in my previous blog, I am interviewing three students from my high school that will be attending Vanderbilt in the fall. I have already introduced Janine, VanderBaby 1/3. Now… meet Pranjal Gupta! Pranjal graduated from Auburn High School this spring as an IB Diploma Candidate and is attending Vanderbilt as a Cornelius Vanderbilt...
Vanderbilt’s Class of 2016 and the Incoming Transfer Class are Now Closed
Jul. 20, 2012—The Class of 2016 is now officially closed for all first-year, non-transfer applicants.
A Counselor’s Year in Review
Jun. 4, 2012—Carolyn reflects on her first year as a counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.