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Application Deadlines Approach

Dec. 21, 2017—2017 has been a big year for Vanderbilt:  Graduating the Class of 2017 and welcoming the Class of 2021; celebrating the life of alumnus and civil rights pioneer Perry Wallace; marveling at a total solar eclipse. You can see more of the highlights from a remarkable year in this great year-in-review video. The end of the year isn’t...

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The Beginning of a Beautiful (Peabody) Relationship

Apr. 15, 2014—Last semester, I applied for the Peabody Scholars program. I pushed myself all semester to qualify for the GPA of 3.6 or above, and I wrote a brief essay of application. In December I was thrilled to be accepted, along with 14 other students in the Peabody College of Education and Human Development. What is...

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Media Immersion

Sep. 24, 2013—Finding my niche and meeting new people as a fresh member of the Class of 2017.

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VU Football Traditions 101

Sep. 4, 2013—Carolyn explains a few of Vanderbilt's many football traditions that emerge during football season.

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‘Dore for a Day Registration is Open!

Jul. 22, 2013—Sign up today for a chance to shadow a current Vanderbilt student for an afternoon this fall.

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Registration Open for 2013 Road Shows

Jul. 2, 2013—Carolyn offers details on this year's Road Show tour, which will cover 42 cities in 27 states.

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Freshman and Transfer Wait Lists Are Closed

Jul. 1, 2013—We write today to inform you that the incoming freshman and transfer classes for fall 2013 are now closed.

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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...

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I’m on the Wait List – Now What?

Apr. 12, 2013—Carolyn gives an update and some helpful tips for our wait-listed students.

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I’m Admitted – Now What?

Apr. 12, 2013—Carolyn gives an update and some helpful tips for our admitted students.

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See it to belieVe it!

Apr. 3, 2013—On the fence? Why you should come and visit campus again!

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What Will You Be?

Apr. 2, 2013—Like Nathan, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2017.  As I prepare to graduate in about a month, I envy your position right now, getting ready to start a crazy and fun learning and growing experience (aka college).  From his original post, Nathan has inspired me to think about ways...

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