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Jan. 16, 2014—I was made aware of something both exciting and infuriating the other day—apparently the Common App deadline was extended! Can you believe it? Back in my day, kids (well, senior year super-procrastinator Priyanka) had to slave through the holidays on those applications, and here I am now finding out that you guys had until JANUARY...

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ED1 Anxiety Attacks

Dec. 4, 2013—I know you early decision-ers are freaking out, and I am here to tell you to stop it.

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Why Vanderbilt: A Musician’s Perspective, Part 2

Nov. 8, 2013—Last time, I left you with a cliffhanger.  Why did I choose Vanderbilt over a conservatory?

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Tour Guide Transition

Aug. 19, 2013—Throughout my time at Vanderbilt, I never really thought about applying to be a tour guide--but thanks to my job in admissions this summer, I'm now a full time guide!

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Phones Round Two

Jul. 31, 2013—When I first started working in Admissions this summer, I thought that my biggest task was going to be being trained to be a tour guide--and that was true. But what I didn't quite account for was the inevitable shift answering the phones.

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Restaurant Recon

Jul. 23, 2013—Once a week, the student workers in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions go to dinner together, in an effort to get out and explore the food side of Nashville. Each week we pick a different local Nashville restaurant, and in this post, I present to you--in no particular order--a list of my top 3 favorites so far!

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The First PreVU

Jun. 19, 2013—On Monday, I experienced my very first PreVU day! Since I'm new to working in the admissions office during the summer, I had never before experienced the magic that is PreVU.

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And I’m Back!

Jun. 11, 2013—A little over a week ago, I packed my bags, said goodbye to family and friends back home, and boarded a plane in Los Angeles to begin my summer adventure back in Nashville.

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On Transferring

May. 3, 2013—Accepted to Vanderbilt as a transfer student? Undecided? Look no further...

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Why I Chose Vanderbilt

Apr. 29, 2013—As the May 1st deadline nears I can recall my college decision process. It was two years ago almost to the very day that I committed to coming to Vanderbilt (me being very indecisive waited until the last minute). I had visited the summer of my sophomore year, but ended up coming back one of the last weekends in April for a visit and knew it was home. But why?

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