October, 2013
Our Cup Runneth Over
Oct. 30, 2013—Vanderbilt’s class of 2017 has been living on The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons for a couple of months now. Today we take a look at The Commons Cup Competition, one of the ways they're finding balance in this living and learning environment.
Finding Your Major
Oct. 28, 2013—Considering the academic programs available at prospective schools is an important step in your college search or college application process. Explore Vanderbilt's undergraduate programs of study with our online "Find Your Major" resource.
QuestBridge Q&A
Oct. 24, 2013—Update, November 2014: We have updated our application requirements for QuestBridge students. To see the most up-to-date requirements, visit the Vanderbilt partner page on the QuestBridge web site. Congratulations, QuestBridge Finalists! Your hard work is paying off, and you’re one step closer to college. If you’ve ranked Vanderbilt as one of your college choices, we...
How To: Complete Your Application
Oct. 21, 2013—This may sound like the simplest part of the process, but it is arguably the most important. Follow these steps to make sure your application is successfully submitted.
How To: Extracurricular Activity List
Oct. 17, 2013—Our latest "How To" post, how to prepare your Extracurricular Activity List. Carolyn has tips for compiling this list in a way that best highlights your non-academic accomplishments.
Midterm Fall Sports Update
Oct. 15, 2013—With homecoming and Fall Break now in the rearview mirror, we’ve entered the stretch of the fall semester when Vanderbilt students get a reality check in the form of midterm exams. In the same spirit, here’s a quick midterm check-in on the progress of Commodore student athletes this semester.
MyAppVU: Vanderbilt’s New Application Management Portal
Oct. 11, 2013—One of our main objectives with the Admissions Blog is to give you an inside look at the Vanderbilt undergraduate admissions process. So, in the spirit of drawing back the curtain, I’d like to introduce you to MyAppVU, our new online application management tool.
What is positive advocacy?
Oct. 10, 2013—With applications rolling in, I’m excited to learn more about the upcoming selection process. So I asked some of my colleagues about the philosophy of positive advocacy, the idea that admissions counselors open each application looking for the reasons to admit students rather than reasons to deny them.
I’m Just a Brochure: The Life of a Vanderbilt Publication
Oct. 7, 2013—If you're a high school student who has started the college search process, you probably have stacks of brochures, pamphlets, and post cards from various schools. But have you ever wondered where exactly these publications come from? Carolyn gives you the back-story on the life of a VU publication.
Homecoming 2013
Oct. 4, 2013—Campus is buzzing with excitement over Homecoming. From Commodore Quake to kickoff vs. Mizzou, Carolyn has the latest.
Vanderbilt Restaurant Week
Oct. 2, 2013—From haute cuisine to the food truck scene, Nashville has a thriving culinary community. But at Vanderbilt you don’t have to go off campus to get great food. Jay takes a taste of campus dining options for you this week.