Application Process Category
Guest Blog: Context Counts
Dec. 19, 2011—Admissions Counselor Dustin Lynn combats false assumptions about the selective admissions process.
En Route Now: Early Decision I Letters
Dec. 13, 2011—Early Decision I Letters Have Left the Building
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.
Giving You a Good Reason Why: Admissions and Social Media
Nov. 18, 2011—Providing value in the admissions process over the social web.
Advice for Applicants Dealing with Weather-Related Issues
Oct. 31, 2011—Advice for Applicants Dealing with Weather-Related Issues
Upcoming Deadlines: Admissions, Merit Scholarships, & Financial Aid
Oct. 24, 2011—With November just around the corner there are many deadlines approaching in the world of college admissions. As a senior in high school, there are A LOT of dates to remember so I definitely recommend organizing yourself with a calendar/planner/smart phone application. Sometimes a deadline is hard and fast – as in if you...
A Quick Hello from Admissions’ New Web Content Producer
Oct. 11, 2011—Hello! My name is Ryan Burleson and I was brought onboard in the Admissions office a few weeks ago to serve as Web Content Producer. As the title suggests, I’ll be involved in all aspects of our office’s web presence, from blogging to site updates to social media and beyond. We believe that the web...
Meet Carolyn Pippen
Oct. 10, 2011—Lexington, Kentucky is my hometown. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Arkansas, East Tennessee, South Texas, West Texas/El Paso, and Dallas/Fort Worth. In the office I help organize our MOSAIC program, work with the Chancellor’s Scholarship committee, answer admissions questions emails, write for the admissions blog, and generally keep everyone in stitches. My favorite...
The Admissions Process: Advice from the Field
Sep. 29, 2011—Vanderbilt admissions counselors are out on the road visiting high schools, attending college fairs and meeting with students, parents, and high school counselors. As a high school senior, you are working hard to narrow down your college list and prepare your college applications. If you want information about the Vanderbilt admissions process, visit our Admissions Quick...
The Common Application for fall 2012 is now available
Aug. 2, 2011—For those of you who have been waiting, the day has arrived…you can now access the Common Application for fall 2012 at commonapp.org. Please be aware of our application deadlines: Early Decision I – November 1, 2011 Early Decision II – January 3, 2012 Regular Decision – January 3, 2012 To view our quick application guide...
Vanderbilt Class of 2015 Admission Decisions Mailed Today
Mar. 23, 2011—At 1:00 p.m. this afternoon an excited OUA staff filled two USPS mail trucks with admission decisions for the Class of 2015. The past year of recruitment and evaluation resulted in Vanderbilt’s most impressive incoming class in university history. We want to first thank each and every applicant who submitted themselves to our rigorous review...