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Application FAQs

Jan. 10, 2014—Carolyn answers the questions our admissions counselors have been hearing most frequently over the last several days.

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Early Decision I – Decisions Available Online December 14

Dec. 13, 2013—It’s almost time. After days, weeks, and months spent talking with prospective students, reading impressive applications, and carefully deliberating over tough choices, we are almost ready to release admissions decisions for Early Decision I.  This year there’s a new twist to our decision announcement: beginning on December 14, decisions for EDI applicants will be available...

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Early Decision I Deadline Extended

Nov. 3, 2013—Due to technical difficulties, the ED1 deadline has been extended to Monday, November 10.

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Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision: What’s the Difference?

Aug. 13, 2013—Carolyn breakdowns the different decisions plans you may come across when applying to college.

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The Common Application Is Now Live!

Aug. 1, 2013—Students can now submit freshman or transfer applications for Fall 2014 admission.

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Early Decision II Letters Mailed

Feb. 8, 2013—Carolyn highlights the academic and personal accomplishments of the first admitted students of the Class of 2017.

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Auld Lang Syne

Dec. 31, 2012—The final admissions blog post of the year invites readers to share in our excitement for the year ahead.

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Early Decision I Decision Letters Mailed

Dec. 11, 2012—We are proud to announce the admission of the most academically qualified and diverse EDI class yet.

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A Few Important Notes on the Thanksgiving Holiday

Nov. 20, 2012—Carolyn gives a quick update from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for the holiday break.

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Dean of Admissions Douglas L. Christiansen Discusses the Application Process on The Today Show

Oct. 31, 2012—VU's Dean of Admissions appears on The Today Show to talk about the application process in advance of the Early Decision I deadline.

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Special Notice for Those Impacted by Hurricane Sandy

Oct. 29, 2012—A special notice about Hurricane Sandy and the impending Early Decision I deadline.

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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.

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