I’ve been admitted – now what? Category
Guest Blog: Vanderbilt & You Welcomes You to the Commodore Community
Mar. 30, 2012—Admissions officer Dustin Lynn on why, if you're an admitted student, you should get excited about Vanderbilt & You.
Inside a Vanderbilt Project
Apr. 11, 2011—On this blog we spend most of the time talking about the ins/outs of admissions. I’m always pushing my readers to Inside ‘Dores to get the inside perspective of class and social life on campus. This past week I learned about a great class project that evolved into a campus movement and I thought it...
What do you want to know?
Mar. 31, 2011—I had an amazing meeting with my student bloggers this past Tuesday. A core part of our meeting included planning for April blog topics and we kept circling back to the same question, “What do our readers want to know? What questions do they have? What do they want us to write about?” So today...
You’re Admitted! Now What?
Mar. 29, 2011—First, take a breather and appreciate what you’ve accomplished. Then, explore our Class of 2015 page. This will answer most of your questions about the matriculation deposit, setting up your VUnetID, and requesting housing on campus. Also, explore the Common Place Class of 2015 message board where you’ll find helpful information regarding your life here...
Congratulations to the Newest Commodores!
Dec. 15, 2010—Congratulations to our new members of the Class of 2015! I cannot adequately express how excited we are to have you as Commodores.
2011 Early Decision I Mailing Day – The Letters are Out
Dec. 14, 2010—I am thrilled to report that decision letters left 2305 West End Avenue this afternoon, and are now on their way to Early Decision I applicants. This year’s class of 2015 is once again shaping up to be one of the strongest in Vanderbilt’s history.
Decisioning Down to the Wire – Mr. Commodore Meet Mr. Greshko
Apr. 30, 2010—I started my last post with the understatement “waiting is hard,” but for many students nationwide the greater understatement is more like “choosing is hard.” We do not envy those of you who are now down to the wire with your decisions. Keep in mind that our deadline is a post-marked deadline, and that tomorrow...
Listen to Your Heart – The Story of My College Search
Apr. 16, 2010—This is a special guest post by Vanderbilt Junior and Inside 'Dores blogger Lindsay Rothrock. Read more from Lindsay on the Inside 'Dores Blog.
The Road to Resilience: Next steps no matter what letter you received
Dec. 24, 2009—What to do if you were admitted at ED1, not admitted at ED1, incomplete at ED1, or are still pulling together your application materials for ED2 or Regular Decision to Vanderbilt.
Gimme Shelter: Housing Deadline Approaching
May. 27, 2009—Your housing application is due this coming Monday June 1st. This deadline applies to any new incoming student (transfer included). Jason Jakubowski from University Housing posted a letter on Commonplace that explains how to apply. June 1st also marks the first of several important deadlines for the incoming class.
Memorial Day Updates
May. 22, 2009—We continue to reach out to students just recently admitted to Vanderbilt in our second wave of calling. Incoming class of 2013: The Road to Vanderbilt brochure has gone out, and should be consulted to get all a ton of great info.
National Reply Deadline Update
May. 1, 2009—Today marks the National Candidate Reply deadline. At Vanderbilt, the May 1st deadline is a postmarked deadline so for those accepted students waiting until the last minute, your reply to us MUST get in the mail today. For everyone on the waitlist, you've patiently waited to hear if we will be making offers from the waitlist. As it looks today, it does appear that we will be able to make some offers of admission from the waitlist.