Application Process Category
Time to Finish the FAFSA
Jan. 20, 2014—Still need to take care of this piece of business? For Early Decision II and Regular Decision (as well as admitted EDI) applicants, the deadline to file your completed FAFSA is February 3, 2014.
Application FAQs
Jan. 10, 2014—Carolyn answers the questions our admissions counselors have been hearing most frequently over the last several days.
Application Deadline Extended to January 15
Jan. 2, 2014—Due to continuing difficulties with the Common Application, we have extended our Early Decision II and Regular Decision deadlines to January 15, 2014.
(Mostly) Productive Ways to Spend Winter Break
Dec. 20, 2013—Carolyn humbly proposes 14 tasks to complete before 2014.
Congratulations to The Newest ‘Dores
Dec. 19, 2013—To all of our newly admitted students we say, “Congratulations!” We’re thrilled to welcome each and every one of you into the Vanderbilt community.
Contact a Current VU Student
Dec. 17, 2013—Do you ever wish you could just ask a current student what it's really like at Vanderbilt? Well guess what - you can. Read on to find out more.
Application Flow Chart
Dec. 9, 2013—With just 22 days until the application deadline, it's time to feel some urgency. But don't worry - we're here to help, and we've created this flow chart to assist you.
Early Decision I Deadline Extended
Nov. 3, 2013—Due to technical difficulties, the ED1 deadline has been extended to Monday, November 10.
QuestBridge Q&A
Oct. 24, 2013—Update, November 2014: We have updated our application requirements for QuestBridge students. To see the most up-to-date requirements, visit the Vanderbilt partner page on the QuestBridge web site. Congratulations, QuestBridge Finalists! Your hard work is paying off, and you’re one step closer to college. If you’ve ranked Vanderbilt as one of your college choices, we...
How To: Complete Your Application
Oct. 21, 2013—This may sound like the simplest part of the process, but it is arguably the most important. Follow these steps to make sure your application is successfully submitted.
How To: Extracurricular Activity List
Oct. 17, 2013—Our latest "How To" post, how to prepare your Extracurricular Activity List. Carolyn has tips for compiling this list in a way that best highlights your non-academic accomplishments.
MyAppVU: Vanderbilt’s New Application Management Portal
Oct. 11, 2013—One of our main objectives with the Admissions Blog is to give you an inside look at the Vanderbilt undergraduate admissions process. So, in the spirit of drawing back the curtain, I’d like to introduce you to MyAppVU, our new online application management tool.