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How We Read a File

Nov. 19, 2010—In a previous post I walked readers through how all of our mail makes it into a complete application file.  I ended with the file landing in the “Read me!” bin of my office.  The question begs, then what?  How does an admissions counselor actually read a file, what are we looking for, and where...

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If you received an incomplete notice…

Nov. 10, 2010—Yesterday we sent out several hundred incomplete notices to students intending to apply Early Decision I.  We understand that many of these items are in our office and simply have not yet processed.  If you received a notice, don’t stress out, you will receive consideration under our ED I plan as long as your application...

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Application Status UPDATE

Nov. 3, 2010—You hit submit.  Whew.  Take a breather, you’ve earned it.  I understand that now you want to follow up and confirm we’ve received materials.  However, give us some time.  We have HUNDREDS of applications and pieces of applications pouring into our office every day.  It takes time to process all of that snail mail and...

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Not an Ivy in the South

Nov. 2, 2010—Vanderbilt is not an Ivy League in the South.  No, I’m not going to be one of those naïve jerks who tells you the Ivy League is just a sports conference.  I understand it means more than an athletic schedule.  Wikipedia (the authority on all things pop culture) says the Ivy League has a “connotation...

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Early Decision on the Mind

Oct. 26, 2010—Yesterday I was sitting in a coffee shop in Bloomington, Indiana spacing off and thinking about the small joys of life – I had my first John Cougar Mellencamp sighting!  I spent four years in Bloomington and it wasn’t until I came back several years after moving that I saw JCM milling about.  This was...

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Meet Sarah Quin

Oct. 25, 2010—I am the admissions counselor responsible for Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia & West Virginia. I work as the AmbassaDores coordinator in the office.

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Tips for Your Alumni Interview

Oct. 20, 2010—Interviews for college admissions can be a stressful experience.  Let’s admit it, a large portion of the college application process can be stressful.  Try to squash the stress.  This should be fun.  During your senior year of college you have the opportunity to dream about what could be, about the possibilities, and you can imagine...

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Alumni Interviews NOW Available!

Oct. 18, 2010—I can’t believe I’m wrapping up my final week of fall recruitment.  Hopefully, I’ll see many of the students I’ve met these past few months on campus next year!  As we reach the peak of application season, be aware that alumni interviews are an optional part of the application process at Vanderbilt. Alumni interviews at...

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Wrapping Up Travel Season – What Comes Next?

Oct. 11, 2010—Hopefully, you’ve had the chance to meet an admissions representative from our office in the past few months.  Officers (including myself) from Vanderbilt traveled extensively this fall in order to meet prospective students in their hometowns.   If you didn’t get to meet one of us in your region, come visit us! OUA is open six...

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Meet Thom Golden

Oct. 8, 2010—My  hometown is Snellville, GA by way of Nashville, TN. I am the admissions counselor responsible for the areas of Chicago, Mexico & the Caribbean.

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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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