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“Nepal is …”: International Recruiting in South Asia

Nesbitt-in-Nepal Admissions counselor John Nesbitt reflects on a memorable recruitment trip to Nepal.

Posted by Nesbitt on November 10, 2011 in Admissions Committee, Diversity at Vanderbilt, International Students, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Part III – Tips For Applying to College

This is part III of a three part series entitled The Dos and Don’ts of Applying to College.  In the first two entries I covered the Dos and the Don’ts for the college search process. In six months time you will finally be applying to colleges, so when that time comes here a few final thoughts...

Posted by Nesbitt on March 8, 2010 in Admissions Committee, College Application Guides, , , , , , , , ,

Part II – The DOs of Applying to College.

This is part II of a three part article.  Check out part I (Don’ts of Applying).  I spoke to the junior students and parents regarding the Do’s and Don’ts of the College Search Process. For any of you juniors (or sophomores) this will hopefully be a helpful list of what to do and what not...

Posted by Nesbitt on March 5, 2010 in General Information, , , , ,

Check out our new Student Blog, Inside 'Dores

I am happy to unveil  our new student blog, Inside ‘Dores (the ”Dores” is our nickname,  short for the Commodores).   We are excited for the launch and hope that Inside ’Dores will be a helpful resource for you to discover Vanderbilt.   We have nine fantastic bloggers who represent all four classes and schools (College of Arts and Science, School...

Posted by Nesbitt on March 3, 2010 in General Information, , ,

The DON'Ts of Applying to College (Part I)

A few weeks ago I was asked to sit on a panel and speak to the Junior Class at one of my Westchester County High Schools.  I spoke to the junior students and parents regarding the Do’s and Don’ts of the College Search Process. For any of you juniors (or sophomores) this will hopefully be a...

Posted by Nesbitt on February 25, 2010 in Application Process, College Application Guides, , , , , ,

#12 UT @ #24 Vanderbilt – ESPN 7 pm EST

It is Rivalry week in college basketball and our cross state rival Tennessee comes to town. Vandy Fanatics, our school spirit org. called for a “WHITE OUT” so all fans will be wearing white to support the ‘Dores. We will need sophomore star Jeff Taylor and freshman John Jenkins to return to form tonight in...

Posted by Nesbitt on February 9, 2010 in Balance, Vandy Athletics, , , ,

#23 Vandy @ #1 Kentucky- 4 pm EST ESPN

Don’t forget to watch the Commodores big game today at #1 ranked Kentucky. The game is on ESPN and starts at 4 pm EST. This is yet another huge game for the ‘Dores, as we head into Rupp Arena looking to hand Kentucky their second straight loss. We take our ten game win streak on...

Posted by Nesbitt on January 30, 2010 in Balance, Vandy Athletics, , , , , ,

"Back to School, Back to School"

Download Professor Bess’s WWII lecture. Yes, I am referencing Adam Sandler’s song from “Billy Madison” and yes, that last statement made me look old (you were probably three when that movie came out) and yes, last week I went back to school. Last week I returned to my one of favorite lectures and my favorite...

Posted by Nesbitt on January 28, 2010 in Academic Life, , , , , ,

Vandy @ UT tonight

Don’t forget to watch #23 Vandy tonight at rival #14 Tennessee on ESPN U at 7 pm EST.  Vanderbilt is off to its best SEC start since the 1965-66 season and the campus is excited for the first big SEC game of the season.  Vanderbilt is in middle of a tough road game stretch with a huge upcoming showdown at #1...

Posted by Nesbitt on January 27, 2010 in Balance, Vandy Athletics, , , , ,

Reading, Reading, Reading

At this time of the year the life of an admissions officer means one thing: reading applications. Here at Vanderbilt we are inundated with applications and luckily a few days a week I will read applications at home or on campus. Today I am reading in my favorite (and only) reading spot on campus: the...

Posted by Nesbitt on January 21, 2010 in Commons, File Reading Explained, , ,

Vince Young

Thing # 114 that I love about Nashville is having a great NFL franchise in our backyard. And this year has been crazy for Titans fans. After last years’ #1 seed in the playoffs and heartbreaking loss to the Ravens (the refs clearly missed a safety that would have won us the game but I...

Posted by Nesbitt on December 4, 2009 in Balance, Vandy Athletics, ,

Blogging Day 1

My name is John Nesbitt and I’ve been at Vanderbilt since 2002 (woah I think I am getting old) when I entered as a wide-eyed freshman. Seven years later I am still here (barring a failed six month experience in the corporate world of Manhattan) and have the honor of being one of Vanderbilt’s 21...

Posted by Nesbitt on December 3, 2009 in Balance, , , ,

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