Preparing for College Category
Online College Block Party
Oct. 11, 2019—College Greenlight will be hosting a free, two-day online college block party for high school students, parents, and counselors October 16-17 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET. Admissions experts or current college students from Vanderbilt, Stanford, Northwestern, Colgate, Rice, and Tufts will facilitate workshops that give key admissions insights into how institutions support first-gen or...
Personalize Your College Search
Feb. 8, 2019—While many high school seniors are patiently awaiting college decisions at this time of year, if you’re younger, you may just be starting your college search process. If you’re a sophomore, you’re probably starting to get asked if you’ve thought about where you want to go to college. Have you started to put some thought...
Ask the Tour Guides: What surprised you?
Dec. 7, 2017—No matter how much research you do about a college—through virtual tours, browsing the website, or visiting campus—there will always be something that surprises you once you become a student there! For this post we asked the tour guides (and one of student workers, Gwen!) to tell us: What surprised you the most about Vanderbilt?...
What Should I Major In?
Nov. 2, 2016—“What should I major in?” As an admissions officer, this is a question I frequently get from high school seniors in the college search process. Well-prepared high school students have nearly endless opportunities in front of them, and that can be a bit overwhelming at times. But have no fear; the Vanderbilt Admissions Blog is...
Let’s Get Technical: Applying for Financial Aid at Vanderbilt
Jan. 21, 2015—While there are a number of steps in applying for financial aid at Vanderbilt, we provide you some advice and tips to guide through the process at Vanderbilt.
Transitions
Aug. 22, 2014—Moving away for college is a major life transitions for everyone. Admissions counselors David Lazo and Annalise Miyashiro share two perspectives on moving across the country to Nashville and Vanderbilt University.
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.
A Day in The Life of an International Admissions Counselor
Jun. 9, 2014—As an international admissions counselor, David shares his experience recruiting in Japan last fall. Despite being familiar with Tokyo, a new mission of spreading awareness about Vanderbilt's offerings pushes his recruitment skills to new heights.
Lessons from a Departing Admissions Counselor
May. 29, 2014—The most important things I have learned in my 3 years in the Vanderbilt OUA.
Next Steps for Enrolling First-Year Students
Apr. 29, 2014—I have accepted my spot in the Class of 2018 - what do I do now?
From the Students: Our Advice to You
Apr. 22, 2014—A few of our current students extend their words of wisdom to high school seniors.
From the Students: Why Did You Choose VU?
Apr. 9, 2014—We asked several of our current students why they made the decision to be a Commodore.