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2013 Wait List Update
May. 5, 2013—We have started reaching out to students to whom we would like to offer admission from our wait list. As we have mentioned often on this blog, admitting students from our wait list is an anticipated necessity as we complete our class. We are committed to enrolling a class of 1,600 so that every first...
Vanderbilt Among Tops in Financial Aid Policies
Jul. 12, 2011—Many thanks to the College Inc Blog at the Washington Post for highlighting our expanded aid program as among The 12 Best College Financial Aid Policies. The principles represented in our Three Commitments are central to us here at Vanderbilt.
Vandy Class of 2015 Full
Jul. 5, 2011—Emails will go out shortly informing first-year students on our wait list that the Vanderbilt class of 2015 is now full.
2011 Early Decision I Mailing Day – The Letters are Out
Dec. 14, 2010—I am thrilled to report that decision letters left 2305 West End Avenue this afternoon, and are now on their way to Early Decision I applicants. This year’s class of 2015 is once again shaping up to be one of the strongest in Vanderbilt’s history.
Why You Should Care About Net Price
Sep. 24, 2010—Here's why you should start caring about getting versed in the ways of net price, because starting next Fall, every college in the nation will be required to feature a net price calculator on their websites.
A New Chapter – Move In Day 2010
Aug. 21, 2010—It’s the start of another chapter inVanderbilt history today as the newest residents of Vanderbilt’s Freshman Commons move in. It is a tremendous sight, and truly symbolizes the immediate embracing of our newest Commodores. Never fails to give me chills.
2010 Waitlist Closed
Aug. 9, 2010—Emails have now gone out to all students who remained on our waitlist notifying them that our class is now full. This is a exciting for the University, as it means that we are one step closer to welcoming our next incoming class. However, we know that it also can be disappointing for some of you that were holding out hope of being admitted to Vanderbilt.
Application Season is Coming and Late Summer Waitlist Update
Jul. 2, 2010—In less than two weeks, the Common Application will close down last year's version, take it offline only to reappear in a fresh version on August first. All of you rising seniors thought you had more time right? So what should you do after you register for the fall Road Show in your town, and subscribe to the Vandy Admissions blog? In a word, organize.
On Summer Time
Jun. 2, 2010—In the summertime, I sometimes take to walking our campus to get some air and clear my head. Vanderbilt's resplendent campus in the summer morning sun - it's extraordinary.
Waitlist Still Active – Calls Still Being Made
May. 28, 2010—As many of you around the country commence across that stage at your graduation, we here at Vandy congratulate each of you on your accomplishments. Whether you’re a new Commodore in our incoming class, or still hoping to be on our waitlist, hopefully you are getting excited about the next phase of your life as...
Second Round of Waitlist Admits and Interest Check-ups
May. 14, 2010—This afternoon admissions officers began calling for our second round of admissions offers from our waitlist. As with last week, we will reach out to students we would like to admit by telephone over the next several days (2-3). We will then ask if the student would like to be admitted to Vanderbilt. If they...
Waitlist Admit Offers Start Today
May. 5, 2010—For much of the day yesterday, my colleagues and I reviewed the status of our deposits and the good news is that we are right where we wanted to be at this point. As I've mentioned before, it was always our intention to go to our waitlist at some point and I can now tell you that we will start contacting students as early as this morning.