Admissions Committee Category
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.
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.
A Counselor’s Year in Review
Jun. 4, 2012—Carolyn reflects on her first year as a counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Few Words on Admissions’ New Website
Jan. 27, 2012—Ryan unpacks some of the thinking behind Admissions' new website.
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.
A Counselor’s View of Committee
Dec. 27, 2011—Carolyn Pippen on her first Committee experience
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.