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Introducing New Blogger David Lazo

May. 30, 2014—Senior Admissions Counselor David Lazo is the newest member of the Admissions Blog team. Learn more about David in his first post!

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EDII Decisions Available Online February 8

Feb. 7, 2014—Admissions decisions will be available online through your MyAppVU portal beginning February 8.

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Application Flow Chart

Dec. 9, 2013—With just 22 days until the application deadline, it's time to feel some urgency. But don't worry - we're here to help, and we've created this flow chart to assist you.

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MyAppVU: Vanderbilt’s New Application Management Portal

Oct. 11, 2013—One of our main objectives with the Admissions Blog is to give you an inside look at the Vanderbilt undergraduate admissions process. So, in the spirit of drawing back the curtain, I’d like to introduce you to MyAppVU, our new online application management tool.

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Introducing OUA’s New Interactive Project Strategist

Jul. 12, 2013—Jay Watson, new Interactive Project Strategist, shares his thoughts on joining the OUA and blogging for the Admissions Blog.

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7 Lessons Learned from “Admission” the Movie

Apr. 1, 2013—Carolyn reflects on the new Tina Fey film and the truths it relays about the field of college admissions.

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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.

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A Counselor’s Year in Review

Jun. 4, 2012—Carolyn reflects on her first year as a counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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Class of 2016 Regular Decisions Mailed Today

Mar. 23, 2012—Ryan welcomes the newest Commodores and details how they boast the highest academic profile in Vanderbilt's history. Yeah, you're going to want to read on.

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Meet Our Newest Blogger: Carolyn Pippen

Nov. 15, 2011—An introduction to Admissions Counselor and new blogger Carolyn Pippen.

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Meet Alexandria Lovelace

Oct. 27, 2011—Introducing Admissions Counselor and Southern California native Alexandria Lovelace.

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Meet Patrick Boswell

Oct. 20, 2011—I am originally from Richmond, VA. My wife, Haley, and I have lived in Nashville for over two years. I received my master’s in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College ...

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