College Fairs and VU Visiting Your High School Category
Travel Season Wrap-Up
Nov. 10, 2018—This fall, admissions counselors (like me!) traveled all over the country to meet prospective students in their hometowns. I hope you had the chance to meet an admissions counselor from our office over the past few months! If you didn’t get to meet one of us in your region, come visit us! Our office is open six days...
How to Make the Most of College Fairs
Sep. 22, 2017—College fairs can be intimidating. Even as a seasoned admissions counselor, I still get wide-eyed when I walk into a room full of tables, and soon to be full of people, for the first time each season. College fairs are a great opportunity to learn about a number of different schools in one quick time...
8 Tips for Attending College Fairs
Sep. 16, 2015—As a counselor who has been attending college fairs for several years now, I can honestly say that I’ve been asked everything under the sun I expect to hear the more typical (but important) questions about class size, campus environment, major and minor offerings, SAT and ACT requirements, application process and of course “how do I get in?” But there are always those questions that take me by surprise.
Vanderbilt Visits You
Apr. 8, 2015—Starting this month, Vanderbilt will be on the road introducing families and students alike to the benefits and distinctions of a Vanderbilt experience. David has an overview of upcoming events today on the blog.
How to Learn of Thee, Vanderbilt…Let Me Count the Ways
Aug. 8, 2014—Road Shows are only one way to learn more about Vanderbilt. From 'Dore for a Day to our Inside 'Dores student blog, there are multiple ways to learn about whether Vanderbilt is a great college fit for you.
Stories from the Road
Nov. 11, 2013—Several of our admissions counselors recount their favorite travel tales of 2013.
VU Visits You – Travel Updates
Sep. 24, 2013—With the calendar officially turning the corner from summer to fall, travel season is now well underway for us here at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Jay has a look at where we've been as well as where we're going.
Registration Open for 2013 Road Shows
Jul. 2, 2013—Carolyn offers details on this year's Road Show tour, which will cover 42 cities in 27 states.
A Day in the Life of an OUA Road Warrior
Nov. 8, 2012—Carolyn takes us step by step through a "typical" day in travel season.
Fall Joint Travel
Sep. 7, 2012—Carolyn highlights the recruiting trips several of our counselors will be taking with representatives from other institutions.
2012 Road Show Recap
Aug. 31, 2012—Carolyn recaps the her productive, fast-paced, and somewhat gluttonous week of travel through Oklahoma and Texas.
Road Shows: We’re Going on Tour!
Jul. 5, 2012—Dates, locations, and registration are now available for Vanderbilt Road Show 2012.