October, 2011
Advice for Applicants Dealing with Weather-Related Issues
Oct. 31, 2011—Advice for Applicants Dealing with Weather-Related Issues
Meet Alexandria Lovelace
Oct. 27, 2011—Introducing Admissions Counselor and Southern California native Alexandria Lovelace.
Upcoming Deadlines: Admissions, Merit Scholarships, & Financial Aid
Oct. 24, 2011—With November just around the corner there are many deadlines approaching in the world of college admissions. As a senior in high school, there are A LOT of dates to remember so I definitely recommend organizing yourself with a calendar/planner/smart phone application. Sometimes a deadline is hard and fast – as in if you...
What “Type” Are You?
Oct. 21, 2011—Undergraduate Admissions Counselor Carolyn Pippen breaks down the myth of Vanderbilt as a "type" school.
Meet Patrick Boswell
Oct. 20, 2011—I am originally from Richmond, VA. My wife, Haley, and I have lived in Nashville for over two years. I received my master’s in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College ...
Meet Jessica Forinash
Oct. 17, 2011—Indianola, Iowa is my hometown. My parents still live in the same house that I grew up in. Except for my sister, who came to Nashville after visiting me, my whole family still lives in Iowa. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Canada! Say that...
Meet Ferrell Armstrong
Oct. 14, 2011—Brentwood, Tennessee is my hometown. I am the Admissions Officer responsible for Georgia (except Fulton county), Mississippi, Orlando, Florida and its surrounding areas. In the office I work on PreVU and Counselor Conference. I’m also that guy who walks down the hall like a football coach trying to motivate and bring cheer … I will...
10th Day Data – Presenting the Outstanding Class of 2015
Oct. 12, 2011—For the Vanderbilt class of 2015, The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons already feels like home. They have taken mid-terms and written papers, and they’ve cheered the Vanderbilt Football team to three victories at home. It has been only a few weeks since we welcomed 1,601 first-year students to campus, and we want you to know...
A Quick Hello from Admissions’ New Web Content Producer
Oct. 11, 2011—Hello! My name is Ryan Burleson and I was brought onboard in the Admissions office a few weeks ago to serve as Web Content Producer. As the title suggests, I’ll be involved in all aspects of our office’s web presence, from blogging to site updates to social media and beyond. We believe that the web...
Meet Carolyn Pippen
Oct. 10, 2011—Lexington, Kentucky is my hometown. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Arkansas, East Tennessee, South Texas, West Texas/El Paso, and Dallas/Fort Worth. In the office I help organize our MOSAIC program, work with the Chancellor’s Scholarship committee, answer admissions questions emails, write for the admissions blog, and generally keep everyone in stitches. My favorite...
Meet Ben Gatlin
Oct. 6, 2011—Tupelo, MS (birthplace of Elvis) is my hometown. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Chattanooga, TN, South Florida, and home school students.
Meet Julie Chapman
Oct. 5, 2011—Shaker Heights, Ohio is my hometown. I am the admissions counselor responsible for China and the Chicago area. I call it the “Chi” Territory, or the best territory. In the office I’m on the International Team, I work on the Vandy Fan for a Day program and our Counselor Conference program and I co-supervise our...