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Building – Building – Building
Sep. 23, 2009—Renovation to the Historic Old Gym Continues. We now see where the new entrance to our new visitor's space will be. They are also beginning the restoration of the tall windows in the southern side of the building. Exciting Stuff.
Scholarship Information for Seniors
Sep. 21, 2009—Seniors on our Vanderbilt mailing list will be receiving information this week and next week about our scholarship and financial aid process. If your head is already swimming in dates and deadlines, then I apologize up front, because here comes some more.
2009 Vanderbilt Tenth Day Enrollment Report
Sep. 14, 2009—Annually, the Office of Enrollment Management takes the official enrollment snapshot for Vanderbilt University. This morning, our Vice Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions issued a report to the University community regarding the incoming class of 2009 and the state of the enrollment for Vanderbilt.
Where We Stand on SAT Score Choice
Sep. 10, 2009—As many of you may know, the College Board now allows you the option to choose which scores (by test date) you wish to send to colleges. Earlier this winter the College Board requested Vanderbilt's official position on its new Score Choice policy. We wanted to post to help explain our position on this new policy, as well as to let you know how we came to that position.
Conversations for the drive to move-in this weekend
Aug. 20, 2009—Got a long drive tomorrow for move-in weekend at the commons for first-year students? It's not too late to talk about . . .
Just be Yourself: The role of personality in coping with applying to college
Aug. 17, 2009—Thanks to many of you for the signs of support and interest in my doctoral research. I wanted to post some additional information about my research and what we found in hopes that it may be helpful to you and your family.
Change is Inevitable – Except From Vending Machines
Aug. 14, 2009—My apologies to Robert C. Gallagher for borrowing his quote, but I thought it appropriate. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Vanderbilt is changing and growing to meet the increase in visitors we've seen over the last 3 years.
Vandy and Seger: Like a Rock
Aug. 4, 2009—Well done to VUMEd86, Julia, and Jonathan for correctly guessing Bob Seger as the inspiration for the Vanderbilt Roadshow logo.
VU Roadshows Facebook and Mea Culpas
Jul. 31, 2009—The summer is gear-up time for our office. Plans are being made, flights being booked, and programs being scheduled. Our biggest tradition in travel is our 2 week, nationwide blitz of admissions receptions called Vanderbilt Roadshows. We hit 52 cities in 10 days all across the U.S. These programs are meant to provide the latest details on admissions and financial aid, and start the school-year and travel season off with a bang. They are open to all grades and you can register now.
Waitlist Released: VU 2013 Class Full
Jul. 15, 2009—Later today we will be emailing official word that we are releasing our waitlist for the Vanderbilt class of 2013. If you have been following along, you know that we haven't made any offers to the list since late May. We had been waiting to release the waitlist just in case we needed to make more offers. Like most things in highly selective admissions, on one hand it is exciting that that we're one step closer to the next incoming class starting at Vandy, on the other, I also know that this comes as a disappointment for those of you that were still out there waiting.
Common App Available for VU Class of 2014
Jul. 2, 2009—All is still quiet on the waitlist front, and I have no news there. The waitlist is still open and active. We have officially closed all transfer admissions however for the Fall. Today we'll be sending out the following email to all rising seniors on our mailing list announcing start of a new admissions cycle.
PreVU Days: Good Morning Class of 2014
Jun. 15, 2009—It's with a mixture of excitement and amazement (didn't we just finish an admissions cycle) that I will welcome a new group of prospective students this morning at our first PreVU Days. These summer days are fun for us in that we get to meet new friends from all across the country, and collectively start turning our thoughts to the fall.