‘GPA’
Learning to Love Your GPA
Jan. 6, 2020—Vanderbilt is naturally full of high achieving students. To even be accepted to Vanderbilt means that you were probably at the top of your class in high school, and maybe even had a 4.0 GPA. I know that for me, high school was never particularly challenging, and I wasn’t studying for hours on end. I...
Confession: Finals Week is My Favorite
Dec. 12, 2014—Now don't go yelling at me just yet. Hear me out. I dislike taking finals as much as the next yahoo, but I can't get enough of finals week itself. Imagine a time when all of your friends are close by, study breaks are many and encouraged, and the parade of coffee, desserts, and junk food is endless. Welcome to finals week.
Lessons from a Departing Admissions Counselor
May. 29, 2014—The most important things I have learned in my 3 years in the Vanderbilt OUA.
What We Look For In An Application
Feb. 3, 2014—Carolyn lays out the five major components that each of our admissions counselors looks for and values in a Vanderbilt application.
Application Reading 2.0
Nov. 29, 2012—Carolyn walks us through her new and improved process for reading applications.
Presenting Your 2012 Commons Cup Victors
May. 9, 2012—Carolyn breaks down the illustrious tradition of the Commons Cup and reveals this year's winner.