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Guest Blog: Context Counts

Dec. 19, 2011—Admissions Counselor Dustin Lynn combats false assumptions about the selective admissions process.

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En Route Now: Early Decision I Letters

Dec. 13, 2011—Early Decision I Letters Have Left the Building

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Dr. Douglas Christiansen on Community Service and the Admissions Process

Dec. 8, 2011—Dr. Douglas Christiansen gives you a inside look at how extracurriculars play into the admissions process.

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How I Read a File

Dec. 5, 2011—Carolyn Pippen on how she reads admissions files.

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Guest Blog: Tips For Writing Your Personal Essay

Nov. 22, 2011—Sage advice from one of our counselors who's worked both sides of the admissions process.

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Giving You a Good Reason Why: Admissions and Social Media

Nov. 18, 2011—Providing value in the admissions process over the social web.

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Meet Our Newest Blogger: Carolyn Pippen

Nov. 15, 2011—An introduction to Admissions Counselor and new blogger Carolyn Pippen.

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“Nepal is …”: International Recruiting in South Asia

Nov. 10, 2011—Admissions counselor John Nesbitt reflects on a memorable recruitment trip to Nepal.

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Meet Alexandria Lovelace

Oct. 27, 2011—Introducing Admissions Counselor and Southern California native Alexandria Lovelace.

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Meet Patrick Boswell

Oct. 20, 2011—I am originally from Richmond, VA. My wife, Haley, and I have lived in Nashville for over two years. I received my master’s in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College ...

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Meet Jessica Forinash

Oct. 17, 2011—Indianola, Iowa is my hometown. My parents still live in the same house that I grew up in. Except for my sister, who came to Nashville after visiting me, my whole family still lives in Iowa. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Canada! Say that...

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Meet Ferrell Armstrong

Oct. 14, 2011—Brentwood, Tennessee is my hometown. I am the Admissions Officer responsible for Georgia (except Fulton county), Mississippi, Orlando, Florida and its surrounding areas. In the office I work on PreVU and Counselor Conference. I’m also that guy who walks down the hall like a football coach trying to motivate and bring cheer … I will...

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