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8 Tips for Attending College Fairs

Sep. 16, 2015—As a counselor who has been attending college fairs for several years now, I can honestly say that I’ve been asked everything under the sun I expect to hear the more typical (but important) questions about class size, campus environment, major and minor offerings, SAT and ACT requirements, application process and of course “how do I get in?” But there are always those questions that take me by surprise.

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Lessons Learned: Young Alumni Trustee

May. 2, 2014—Early Saturday morning, the Young Alumni Trustee Nominating Committee adjoined to select the top three senior candidates who would be put up for election to be the next YAT representative. If selected, this YAT would be a full Board of Trust member for the next four years. This post is dedicated to prospective students with the hope of encouraging your future success at Vanderbilt.

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Vanderbilt Athletes in the Pros

Oct. 25, 2012—Updates on three former Commodores making waves in the world of professional sports.

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Current Students, Standing By

Sep. 12, 2012—Our student representatives know more than the rest of us (about everything outside the classroom, at least). Yes, really.

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The Best Four Years of Your Life

Jan. 25, 2010—College will not be the best four years of your life.  Regardless of what you hear as you prepare for college, remember that no life should peak between ages 18 and 22. The four years you spend during your undergraduate education will hopefully be fun, exciting, and inspirational. However, there will also be moments of...

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