‘Class of 2020’
Seniors’ Fondest Memories at Vanderbilt Part I
May. 15, 2020—Happy graduation, Class of 2020! My closest friends are graduating students. Seniors like Deniz and Ashli have helped me navigate the world of blogging. This month is a fruitful season with the unique element: resilience. I interviewed three of my graduating peers and asked for their fondest memories at Vanderbilt. Memories I “Looking back over...
Congratulations Class of 2020!
May. 7, 2020—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is excited to congratulate the graduating Class of 2020! Four years ago we welcomed this exceptional group of students as incoming first-year students, and now we wish them the best in their next steps as Vanderbilt alumni. While the in-person Commencement ceremony has been postponed to 2021, Vanderbilt has honored the...
First-Year and Transfer Wait Lists Closed
Jul. 14, 2016—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has now closed the wait lists for fall 2016 incoming first-year and transfer students. We have emailed notifications to those of you who remained active on our waitlist in order to update you as quickly as possible. To all students who were placed on either of our waitlists but who...
Standing on the Cumberland Bridge (Status of College: 25% Completed!)
May. 11, 2016—The last night before I left, Carolyn and I took a bus into Nashville and walked along the pedestrian bridge (it’s beautiful!) Standing on the bridge, overlooking the Cumberland, we couldn’t believe how far we had come. As we looked at the lights' reflection on the river water, only one question ran through our minds: How did this happen?
Major Keys to Success: The Class of 2020 Edition
Apr. 6, 2016—The academic year is almost over, most college decisions are in, and high school seniors are ready to embark on their college journeys. Coming to college is a major transition, whether you live a few miles or a few continents away from campus. So, taking inspiration from DJ Khaled, I decided to compile a list...
Google Hangouts for Admitted Students
Mar. 28, 2016—Congratulations, Vanderbilt Class of 2020, you’re in! We know you may have more questions than ever about Vanderbilt now that you’ve been admitted. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. In addition to our usual lines of communication — admitted student visit programs, contacting your admissions counselor or a current student, joining the official Class of...
Class of 2020 – Regular Decision Summary Statistics
Mar. 25, 2016—Earlier this week we released admission decisions for Regular Decision applicants to the class of 2020. By now, admit packets are on their way to new ‘Dores across the country and around the world. The admits to the Class of 2020 are an incredibly accomplished, amazingly diverse, and hugely talented group, and we can’t wait...
Class of 2020 Decisions Available Online March 23
Mar. 22, 2016—It’s time to welcome the newest Commodores to the Vanderbilt community! At 5:30 p.m. Central Time Wednesday, March 23, admissions decisions for first-year applicants will be available online through MyAppVU, our online portal for application management. Admitted student welcome packets will follow in the mail next week. Here are the important details for applicants accessing...
Class of 2020 – Early Decision Summary Statistics
Feb. 15, 2016—Now that we’ve completed the Early Decision round of admissions for the Class of 2020, we can share some information about the newest ‘Dores. This is an immensely talented, incredibly diverse, and thoroughly engaged group. It’s also the largest Early Decision class in Vanderbilt’s history. We’re excited to welcome these students to Vanderbilt as we...
Decisions, decisions…
Dec. 14, 2015—In short, why you should be trying to join the new #vu2020 !!!