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‘Early Decision’

Welcome, Class of 2022!

Dec. 27, 2017—Earlier this month, we welcomed the first members of the Vanderbilt Class of 2022 when we released our Early Decision I admissions notifications. Since then, we’ve been watching the excitement with which these new ‘Dores have been sharing their news. Check out the posts below to see some of the fun. To our newly admitted students,...

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Introducing Our Newest Admissions Counselors!

Sep. 5, 2017—Well—it’s the start of another wonderful recruitment cycle! Do you know what that means for admissions counselors? Flights, applications, food, college fairs, hotels, and did I say amazing food?! As counselors, we enjoy forging new relationships and advocating for the admission of numerous, talented scholars! With an office of 32 admissions counselors, we practice a concept...

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Class of 2021 – Early Decision Summary Statistics

Feb. 17, 2017—We’ve finished the Early Decision phase of our admissions process for the Vanderbilt Class of 2021, crunched the numbers, and now we have some summary statistics about our newest ‘Dores. Our Early Decision admits are an incredibly talented, diverse, and engaged group, and we are thrilled they’ll be joining our campus community this fall. Judging...

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Welcome to Vanderbilt, #vu2021

Jan. 19, 2017—In December we welcomed the newest members of the Vanderbilt community when we released our Early Decision I results for The Class of 2021. Since then, we’ve been enjoying the excitement they’ve shown on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and other social media. We’ve enjoyed it so much, in fact, that we’ve compiled many of the...

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What Should I Major In?

Nov. 2, 2016—“What should I major in?” As an admissions officer, this is a question I frequently get from high school seniors in the college search process. Well-prepared high school students have nearly endless opportunities in front of them, and that can be a bit overwhelming at times. But have no fear; the Vanderbilt Admissions Blog is...

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Happy Halloween from OUA

Oct. 31, 2016—A scary admissions story … it was a dark and stormy Halloween night, and the prospective student had forgotten all about the Early Decision I deadline lurking just ahead on November 1! Ok, sorry — here at the Vanderbilt Admissions Blog we are anything but scary. We’re here to help you though the admissions process...

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Photos from the Road

Oct. 28, 2016—It’s been a busy fall for my Vanderbilt admissions counselor colleagues. They’ve been traveling around the country and the world, talking to prospective students about college admissions and the Vanderbilt experience. With the Early Decision I deadline fast approaching, much of their travel for this fall is now in the rearview mirror. I’ve enjoyed seeing...

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Applications Now Available

Aug. 2, 2016—For high school seniors across the country, the college admissions process is about to get real. With applications becoming available, it’s now officially the start of college application season. Seniors, it’s your time to shine. At Vanderbilt we have four ways to apply:  the Coalition Application, Common Application, QuestBridge Application, and the Universal College Application. We...

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The deadlines are coming! The deadlines are coming!

Dec. 22, 2015—Yes, it’s true:  the deadlines are coming. But fear not! This is no time to be stressed; this is a time to celebrate. Years of hard work, long nights studying, hours spent attending weekly club meetings, practicing for games, and dedication to bettering your community are all culminating in the beauty that is a complete...

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Welcome to Vanderbilt, #vu2020

Dec. 18, 2015—One week ago, we released Early Decision I results and welcomed the newest Commodores to the Vanderbilt community. Since being admitted, these new ‘Dores have been sharing their excitement across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the rest of the social media landscape. It’s been so much fun to watch! Check it out for yourself with the embedded slideshow below:...

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Early Decision I Decisions Available Online Dec. 11

Dec. 10, 2015—We’re almost ready to welcome the first members of the Vanderbilt Class of 2020! As of Friday, December 11, after 5:30 p.m. Central Time, admissions decisions for Early Decision I applicants will be available online through MyAppVU. Check the online decision release notes below for more details about checking your decision. We are thrilled with...

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Early Decision Application Deadline is November 1

Oct. 28, 2015—The deadline to submit your application under our Early Decision I decision plan is this Sunday, November 1, 2015. In order to be considered under this plan and learn your admission decision by December 15, 2015, make sure to submit your completed application and all additional materials by November 1. Early Decision is a binding commitment...

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