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ED1: You’re in, but now what?

Dec. 11, 2015—Congrats to ED1 for being the newest members of Vanderbilt c/o 2020!!! I remember the sheer shock I felt when I got in RD last year, but right after I was like “Wow, I’ve accomplished the one thing I’ve been working towards for years. Now what?” Honestly, I could tell you what I think you...

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Opening My Vanderbilt Decision

Dec. 11, 2015—Ah, how I will never forget December 12th, 2014.

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A Holiday Guide To ED1

Nov. 25, 2015—Stop stressing and eat pie.

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Considering ED? READ THIS!

Oct. 26, 2015—Still considering applying ED? It's not too late! I would know because I decided to apply 3 days before too!

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Why Vanderbilt?

Oct. 7, 2015—The day was March 6th and the time about 4:00 PM. Standing in my kitchen, I stared at the email. Later, I would learn that many of the other CV Scholars had the same experience; was it even real?

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#vu2019

Dec. 17, 2014—Y’all are making me feel old. But more importantly, CONGRATULATIONS. Here’s why you have just made the best decision and earned what has been easily one of the greatest honors of my life.

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The Post-Acceptance Itch

Dec. 17, 2014—You just got accepted! You are happy! You are excited! You are trembling in your winter boots!

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Hey ED1, Now You’re In On the Fun!

Dec. 14, 2014—Judging by the flood of nostalgia, photos of younger siblings sporting Vandy gear and admissions letters (via email now — when did that happen?!), and statuses tagging the newest crop of Commodores on all of my social media feeds, ED1 decisions are here! As I get closer and closer to senior status (and then the...

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For All Those Accepted, Deferred and Rejected

Dec. 12, 2014—Whatever happens, happens for the best.

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