Academic Advising Category
Life After Vanderbilt: Career Outcomes
May. 31, 2018—In honor of Vanderbilt’s Commencement and our recent graduates, let’s fast forward for a moment. Fast forward past your own high school graduation. Imagine jumping a few years past that to your college graduation. When you walk across that stage, do you see yourself having a job? Traveling the world? Giving back to your community? Or...
What Should I Major In?
Nov. 2, 2016—“What should I major in?” As an admissions officer, this is a question I frequently get from high school seniors in the college search process. Well-prepared high school students have nearly endless opportunities in front of them, and that can be a bit overwhelming at times. But have no fear; the Vanderbilt Admissions Blog is...
A Love Letter to Transfer Applicants
Feb. 24, 2014—Carolyn details a few of the resources available to transfer applicants and incoming transfer students.
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.
Somebody Help Me! Academic Resources at Vanderbilt
Sep. 16, 2013—You may think that starting college means you'll have to manage your academics on your own, but the wide-range of support at Vanderbilt means students have as much help as they need. Carolyn runs down the list for you.
Why VU? The Path to Self Discovery
Apr. 19, 2013—Carolyn introduces the second in our "Why VU?" series.
Dean of Admissions Douglas L. Christiansen Discusses the Application Process on The Today Show
Oct. 31, 2012—VU's Dean of Admissions appears on The Today Show to talk about the application process in advance of the Early Decision I deadline.
Advising at Vanderbilt
Oct. 2, 2012—Carolyn sheds some light on how academic and career advising work at Vanderbilt.