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How to Find a Roommate 101

Dec. 21, 2017—If you know me, you probably know that my roommate and I are attached at the hip. We’re always laughing together, and we just get each other. I thank the universe all the time to have blessed me with a roommate who is one of my closest friends. I know a lot of incoming freshmen...

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My Favorite Classes at Vandy

Dec. 3, 2017—With my third semester winding down and a lot of requirements for AXLE, my major, and premed out of the way, I wanted to share some of my favorite classes I have taken so far. So, without further ado, here they are: American Popular Music: I decided to take this class solely to fulfill the American...

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CC: Navigators (Navs!)

Jul. 15, 2017—"Now I have a really dope community of strong men and women, who are wiling to help me keep my eyes on Jesus Christ."

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Vanderbilt University Business Minor: What you need to know

Mar. 9, 2017—The day that many of you have been waiting for has finally arrived. After years of prospective student questions on the topic, we’re finally able to say that we do indeed have (insert drum roll here)…a business minor! This new minor, launching in fall 2017, will give students an education in the field of business that...

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What Should I Major In?

Nov. 2, 2016—“What should I major in?” As an admissions officer, this is a question I frequently get from high school seniors in the college search process. Well-prepared high school students have nearly endless opportunities in front of them, and that can be a bit overwhelming at times. But have no fear; the Vanderbilt Admissions Blog is...

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Introducing New Blogger Keldrick L. Stephens

Aug. 8, 2016—Hello, world! My name is Keldrick L. Stephens and I am truly ecstatic to join the Office of Admissions team as an admissions counselor and contributor to the OUA Admissions Blog—I sincerely hope that you can sense my enthusiasm! I look forward to sharing any additional knowledge and valuable insight on the admissions process. This...

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Introducing Our Newest Admissions Counselors

Jul. 21, 2016—In the Admissions world, we often talk about what we do in a very cyclical way. Fall travel begins once students arrive back on campus and ends promptly after Halloween. We hunker down beginning in November to review thousands upon thousands of applications from the students we met throughout the fall. We know that the...

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Good Times Are Here

Oct. 5, 2015—The first few weeks of school have begun with amazing success, and with friends like these, I can't wait to see what awaits me.

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What is the Middle 50%?

Sep. 15, 2015—Today we take a look at standardized testing and "the middle 50%." What is it and how can you use it to better understand selective college admissions.

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What’s A Vanderbilt Student Anyway?

May. 10, 2015—Being a Vanderbilt student means fighting to be a Vanderbilt student.

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An Ode To The Class of 2015

May. 10, 2015—I miss the Class of 2015 already, but great things are to come!

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It is Finished

Apr. 30, 2015—I’m done. With my last final, I have finished my academic career at Vanderbilt. It’s been a long and exciting journey over these past four years and I have grown immensely from everything that I have experienced. My Vanderbilt experience will be something that I will never forget. At Vandy, I have been able to...

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