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Why Wait?

Oct. 19, 2012—Several of our student bloggers weigh in on why you should apply to Vanderbilt.

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Taking Your College Essay from Good to Great

Sep. 26, 2012—Carolyn introduces a great essay writing presentation prepared by Senior Associate Director Thom Golden and Admissions Counselor Julie Chapman.

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Vanderbilt’s Class of 2016 and the Incoming Transfer Class are Now Closed

Jul. 20, 2012—The Class of 2016 is now officially closed for all first-year, non-transfer applicants.

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A Counselor’s Year in Review

Jun. 4, 2012—Carolyn reflects on her first year as a counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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Offers to Students on the Wait List Begin

May. 3, 2012—The OUA begins admitting students to the Class of 2016 from the wait list. More details inside.

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Class of 2016 Regular Decisions Mailed Today

Mar. 23, 2012—Ryan welcomes the newest Commodores and details how they boast the highest academic profile in Vanderbilt's history. Yeah, you're going to want to read on.

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Things to do While Awaiting Admissions Decisions

Feb. 14, 2012—Ryan doles out some ideas for passing the time between now and the Regular Decision mail date.

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EDII Decisions Mailed and Total Applications Update

Feb. 10, 2012—EDII letters have left the building. More on that (and a total application update) from Ryan.

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A Few Words on Admissions’ New Website

Jan. 27, 2012—Ryan unpacks some of the thinking behind Admissions' new website.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Current High School Students

Jan. 13, 2012—Carolyn Pippen on what students in grades 9 - 12 can be doing to prepare for college.

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A Counselor’s View of Committee

Dec. 27, 2011—Carolyn Pippen on her first Committee experience

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Guest Blog: A Tri-Chair’s View of Committee

Dec. 21, 2011—Thom Golden, an admissions committee tri-chair, gives us a look at the process from where he sits.

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