Admissions Links Category
The Other Half of Summer
Aug. 20, 2013—I’ve talked a lot about my internship at redpepper, and before I start talking about my senior year here at Vandy (eeek!) I want to cover how I spent the three days of my work week that weren’t spent at redpepper–working in the Vanderbilt Office of Undergraduate Admissions! My work at the VU OUA was...
On Transferring
May. 3, 2013—Accepted to Vanderbilt as a transfer student? Undecided? Look no further...
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...
What Will You Be?
Apr. 7, 2013—Today, I provide you with part 3 of the series inspired by Nathan. I suppose I should start in the same way as the other two. Congratulations to the admitted students of the Class of 2017. You guys are so talented and amazing. I am sure that you have heard this millions of times, but I would have NEVER gotten in if I had applied this year. I hope that you choose to attend Vanderbilt. I absolutely could not imagine myself anywhere else. And so now I ask you, what will you be?
Class of 2017 – What Will You Be?
Apr. 1, 2013—So, you’re in. Congratulations! You’ve overcome some of the toughest admissions odds in the nation to earn that shiny brochure and the acceptance letter you’ll hold onto for your scrapbook (if you’re into scrapbooking). Now that you’ve scaled that mountain, though, and the path to Vanderbilt is fully paved ahead of you… why come?
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Feb. 22, 2013—Last week, Samantha and I braved a journey filled with questioning glances, outright staring, and much laughter as we traversed across campus accompanied by our fondly inanimate friends, the swivel chairs. How did such a bizarre occurrence come about?
Life as I know it.
Feb. 12, 2013—Well, it’s been quite some time since you all have heard from me. This post aims to serve two purposes: 1. to prove that I have not, in fact, fallen off the face of the earth, and 2. give you a glimpse of my life as a second semester junior. My heart skipped a beat...
‘s Perspective
Jan. 8, 2013—A guest blog by JR Mahung, the guy who may have entered your email address into Vandy's admissions office database.
‘Dores!
Jan. 7, 2013—I was tipped off about Inside ‘Dores halfway through my freshman year at Vanderbilt. A friend of mine who wrote for the blog at the time said the Admissions office was looking for people to write about their experiences at school. Sure, thought I, people would love to read about my life! Whether or not...
Checking Boxes
Dec. 16, 2012—As you may or may not have heard, Vanderbilt is in finals mode, the campus a seething mass of caffeinated 20-somethings attempting to re-learn (or simply learn) content from wildly disparate courses. As this drama unfolds around me, threatening to engulf countless students, I will be acting as Inside ‘Dores’ Jim Cantore, reporting live from...
Catch-Up With Victoria and Nathan: Part IX
Dec. 13, 2012—This beautiful Tuesday evening, I was privileged to spend time with my closest friends, the Inside 'Dores team.
My MAJOR Dilemma
Nov. 5, 2012—Are you... Considering applying to Vanderbilt? Do you.. Feel generally confused about the future? Maybe you... Cringe a little when someone asks you plan to major in? If you said yes to any of the above...read this...