Preparing for College Category
Admitted Student Visit Programs
Apr. 1, 2014—There’s just nothing like a campus visit for helping you find your fit with a school. If you haven’t visited campus yet, or even if you have but you want another look, Vanderbilt offers a range of campus visit programs. Here is a quick rundown of the options.
(Mostly) Productive Ways to Spend Winter Break
Dec. 20, 2013—Carolyn humbly proposes 14 tasks to complete before 2014.
QuestBridge Q&A
Oct. 24, 2013—Update, November 2014: We have updated our application requirements for QuestBridge students. To see the most up-to-date requirements, visit the Vanderbilt partner page on the QuestBridge web site. Congratulations, QuestBridge Finalists! Your hard work is paying off, and you’re one step closer to college. If you’ve ranked Vanderbilt as one of your college choices, we...
How To: Extracurricular Activity List
Oct. 17, 2013—Our latest "How To" post, how to prepare your Extracurricular Activity List. Carolyn has tips for compiling this list in a way that best highlights your non-academic accomplishments.
Vanderbilt and QuestBridge: A Perfect Match
Sep. 3, 2013—Many talented students aren't even applying to top colleges nationally, but Vanderbilt and QuestBridge are working to reverse this trend.
‘Dore for a Day Registration is Open!
Jul. 22, 2013—Sign up today for a chance to shadow a current Vanderbilt student for an afternoon this fall.
The Waiting
Jan. 23, 2013—Carolyn outlines some next steps for those of you who have completed and submitted your application for admission.
A Window like No Other
Sep. 14, 2012—The new Inside 'Dores bloggers give us even more vantage points from which to view what it's like at Vanderbilt.
(One of the Most) Wonderful Times of Year
Jul. 26, 2012—The Common Application and other key documents go live in just a few days and we couldn't be more excited.
From the Rooftops: A Recent Graduate’s Thoughts on VU
May. 23, 2012—Ryan introduces a piece written for the Huffington Post by recent VU grad Leslie Schichtel.
I’m an Incoming Freshman! Now What?
May. 21, 2012—A few next steps for the newest members of the Class of 2016.
Guest Blog: Vanderbilt Summer Academy
May. 14, 2012—Vanderbilt Summer Academy Program Coordinator David J. Dunn enlightens us on this great opportunity for high-achieving middle and high school students.