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IDK

Oct. 4, 2010—What type of grass is on the soccer field? How many declared majors are in the philosophy department? Is a double major in biology and chemistry the same thing as a biochemistry degree? What percentage of incoming freshmen preference a roommate versus those that go potluck? Of your African American students, what is the gender...

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Meet Harper Haynes

Oct. 1, 2010—Anderson, South Carolina is my hometown. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Northern and Central Florida and South Carolina.

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10th Day Data

Sep. 30, 2010—Before school begins each fall colleges and universities think we know what the incoming class is going to look like (statistically speaking), but we can’t be absolutely confident.  Therefore we wait 10 days for everyone to get to campus, begin classes, and get in a groove before we take count.  This college/university census is known as...

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Deadlines

Sep. 29, 2010—A deadline is a deadline is a deadline… unless it’s a suggestion?  As a senior in college there are A LOT of dates to remember (you better get a calendar/planner/iPhone application to help you remember everything).  Sometimes a deadline is hard and fast – as in if you don’t meet it you’re out of luck....

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Family and the College Search Process

Sep. 27, 2010—The college search process is a family affair.  I have no problem with significant parent involvement because many times the parents make a large financial investment in the student’s education.  Plus, I want Vanderbilt to be a place where the whole family feels at home – a sort of home away from home.  As a...

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Meet John Nesbitt

Sep. 24, 2010—My hometown is Winston-Salem, NC. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Westchester County, NY, San Francisco and the Bay Area, the Middle East and India.

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Secrets from the Admissions Office

Sep. 15, 2010—While I know everyone reading our Vandy Admissions Blog loves hearing from me, I want to point readers today to a Newsweek Education article.  Our Dean of Admissions sat down with Newsweek Education and answered critical questions we hear everyday in OUA.

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Writing a Personal Statement

Sep. 13, 2010—Last year I was responsible for approximately 1,000 applications.  Numerically, far too many of my students look identical.  It’s the intangible pieces: essay, letters of recommendation, and extracurriculars that set one student apart from another.  The essay is my personal favorite.  I love a good story.  I know, though, that this can be a stressful...

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Theme Words

Sep. 9, 2010—I hear about colleges all day long.  It’s (obviously) what I do for a living.  I know from my own college search experiences and my day-to-day job that many institutions begin to blend together and sound exactly alike.  Students and families seek to understand what’s different about Vanderbilt.  How does Vanderbilt set itself apart from...

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When in Rome?

Sep. 7, 2010—OUA counselors and student tour guides are frequently responding to myths about going to college in the South.  Perhaps most often we’re asked, “Is it true that girls wear dresses and guys wear button-ups to football games?!”  I find myself, fellow counselors, and student guides falling over ourselves trying to explain the tradition.  Sometimes our...

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Inside Dores

Sep. 3, 2010—We’re currently working on developing a new landing page for our Black and Gold Bloggers.  In the mean time, don’t forget to check out our student blog, Inside ‘Dores!  We’ve got some great new material posted this week.

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Arts & Science Update

Sep. 1, 2010—I intended to write about the Commons today.  I’ll talk plenty about the first-year living experience throughout this blog.  However, today I want to relay information from Dr. McIntyre, an Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Science.   Admissions counselors sit through hours of update meetings from various departments across campus at the...

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