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Campus Visit Options
Nov. 25, 2013—Carolyn highlights several different opportunities for prospective students to view campus life at Vanderbilt.
Student Organizations at Vanderbilt
Nov. 21, 2013—Explore the Anchor Link tool to find out how Vanderbilt students are getting involved on campus and around Nashville.
VU Football and a House Divided
Nov. 19, 2013—Carolyn recaps her friends-, family-, and football-filled weekend in Nashville.
Stories from the Road
Nov. 11, 2013—Several of our admissions counselors recount their favorite travel tales of 2013.
Early Decision I Deadline Extended
Nov. 3, 2013—Due to technical difficulties, the ED1 deadline has been extended to Monday, November 10.
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.
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.
Interdisciplinary Majors at Vanderbilt
Sep. 30, 2013—Are you finding it hard to narrow down your academic interests to one subject area? Take a look at a few of Vanderbilt's many interdisciplinary options.
How To: Letters of Recommendation
Sep. 27, 2013—Last week I gave several tips on how to write your personal essay. Next up in our “How To” series on the application process: letters of recommendation. As you go about completing your application for admission, your intent should be to accurately portray yourself as a person, as a member of your community, and most...