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On My Way
Jul. 6, 2009—Good morning blog readers, friends, and people who were mysteriously sent here using Bing: This blog began several years ago as an experiment. It was not rolled out with fanfare, nor was it vetted through a massive team of consultants in suits. In fact, it was quite the opposite. I built a simple site on...
Waiting List Offers Round II
May. 20, 2009—It has been a week since we first made waiting list offers and the response has been good. Very good in fact. Nevertheless, we are planning to make a second round of waiting list offers this afternoon. The process will be the same as it was in the first round. Admissions counselors in our office...
Transfer Admissions
Apr. 8, 2009—After mailing day we are frequently asked about upcoming vacations and whether or not office activity will slow down. The truth is that the admissions cycle runs continually throughout the year and that those brief moments of relaxation and cleaning serve as the transition into our next step: transfer admissions. Vanderbilt continues to serve students...
Almost There…
Mar. 24, 2009— Committee has concluded. Decisions have been made. File Checking continues. As you can see from the photos, we are mighty close to mailing day which is slated for Thursday. Stay tuned to the Vandy Admissions Blog for more updates over the coming days. Now, without further ado, I give you photos of files, shelves and...
Mailing Prep and March Madness
Mar. 17, 2009—Vanderbilt will mail all regular decision letters on March 26, 2009.
Hot Chicken and Data Days
Feb. 24, 2009—Nashville has plenty of culinary choices. But there is one type of food which is distinctive to Music City: Hot Chicken. Hot Chicken is southern-style pan-fried chicken cooked in a cast-iron skillet. There is, however, one twist. The chicken is breaded in a super-secret blend of spices which give the chicken its…hot. And trust me,...
2009 EDII Information and RD Update
Feb. 9, 2009—To the Vandyblogger Community: It was a great weekend. We all got a brief chance to relax between mailing ED 2 letters on Friday and finding freshly stacked, unread bins of regular decision applications Monday. As promised, here are some are some statistical data points regarding the 2009 Early Decision pool. Remember, it is our practice to report both...
Early Decision II Letters Are Out the Door…
Feb. 6, 2009—Hello Vandy Admissions Blog Readers, The allegations are true. Early Decision II letters are in the mail. We are in the process of compiling the statistical data and will release the information in the coming days. Best of luck to all applicants and congratulations to all new Commodores.
Giving Thanks
Nov. 26, 2008—This morning I found a very close parking spot. And for that, I am thankful. Thanksgiving week is upon us and campus has emptied out. It is strange and a bit unnerving to work on a college campus during holiday seasons. With no students around, it’s just not as fun. Still, it’s nice to know...
Price in The World Series…
Oct. 26, 2008—It has been a few weeks since I’ve posted. This year my travels have brought me far and wide. Still, I can’t resist the opportunity to express how exciting it is to see Vandy grad (and Tennessee native) David Price pitching on the biggest stage in baseball. If you haven’t heard the ultra feel-good story...
Three Promises
Oct. 3, 2008—I might have the greatest job in the world. I get to travel. I get to meet intelligent, interesting young people. When not traveling, I go to work on a beautiful campus in the middle of Nashville. I even have a season baseball ticket. Still, the best part is that I can make some...
Travel Season Begins…
Aug. 14, 2008—What a summer it has been. The Freshman Commons opens on Saturday and our new class of Commodores moves in. For all of the excitement around Nashville and campus, the admissions staff is looking forward to the high school visits, college fairs, and student events held throughout the country and the world over the coming...