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How, When, and Why to Contact Your Admissions Counselor
Sep. 23, 2016—Every admissions cycle, we in the Vanderbilt Office of Undergraduate Admissions communicate with a very high volume of incredibly talented students. Since we see it as our mission to seek highly intellectually curious, academically talented students who will contribute to campus life and the community beyond Vanderbilt, we also value personal attention within the context...
Fall Visit Opportunities
Sep. 13, 2016—Fall is a perfect time to plan a college visit, whether you are just starting to think about your school options or are in the final stages of deciding where to apply. At Vanderbilt we offer 4 excellent visit options to help you learn more about life as a Commodore: Daily information session and campus...
Introducing New Blogger Keldrick L. Stephens
Aug. 8, 2016—Hello, world! My name is Keldrick L. Stephens and I am truly ecstatic to join the Office of Admissions team as an admissions counselor and contributor to the OUA Admissions Blog—I sincerely hope that you can sense my enthusiasm! I look forward to sharing any additional knowledge and valuable insight on the admissions process. This...
Pets of OUA
Aug. 5, 2016—While, sadly, allergies have prevented me from having a pet of my own, I have still always shared in the love of furry creatures. There is just something about a small fluffy puppy or a sweet soft cat that lifts the spirits. Even though I can’t have a dog or cat of my own, my...
Applications Now Available
Aug. 2, 2016—For high school seniors across the country, the college admissions process is about to get real. With applications becoming available, it’s now officially the start of college application season. Seniors, it’s your time to shine. At Vanderbilt we have four ways to apply: the Coalition Application, Common Application, QuestBridge Application, and the Universal College Application. We...
Introducing Our Newest Admissions Counselors
Jul. 21, 2016—In the Admissions world, we often talk about what we do in a very cyclical way. Fall travel begins once students arrive back on campus and ends promptly after Halloween. We hunker down beginning in November to review thousands upon thousands of applications from the students we met throughout the fall. We know that the...
Road Shows Return!
Jul. 19, 2016—It’s time for the return of the Vanderbilt Road Show! Earlier this summer, our admissions counselors traveled to cities across the country for the first leg of the 2016 VU Road Show. In just a few weeks, they’ll be visiting more than 40 more locations, and now is the time to register. At Vanderbilt Road...
First-Year and Transfer Wait Lists Closed
Jul. 14, 2016—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has now closed the wait lists for fall 2016 incoming first-year and transfer students. We have emailed notifications to those of you who remained active on our waitlist in order to update you as quickly as possible. To all students who were placed on either of our waitlists but who...
Your Nashville Summer Visit Guide
Jul. 5, 2016—It’s summer break! What are your plans? College visits? Family vacation? How about both. Vanderbilt and Nashville are great destinations this summer. Where else can you visit a top-20 school in a city ranked on the Lonely Planet Top 10 Best in Travel 2016 list? (Hint: nowhere else!) From campus tours to concerts, here are...
Road Shows Bring VU to You
May. 27, 2016—This summer, we’re bringing Vanderbilt to you with the Vanderbilt Road Show! Our admissions counselors will hit the road to nearly 25 cities for the first leg of the tour this June. Then in late July and August we’ll head out to visit even more cities. Vanderbilt Road Shows are a great way for you...
Peabody College Admitted Students Hangout
Apr. 20, 2016—Continuing our series of Google Hangouts for admitted students, here is a session specifically geared for students admitted to the Peabody College of Education and Human Development. This session includes current Peabody students as well as U. Monique Robinson-Nichols, Associate Dean for Students and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Andrea Capizzi, Assistant Professor of the...
International Admitted Students Hangout
Apr. 15, 2016—In our latest Google Hangout for admitted students, we offer a hangout specifically for admitted international students. Current VU students Cici Zhang (Beijing, China), Musbah Shaheen (Homs, Syria), Aditi Thakur (New Delhi, India), and Diana Handal (San Pedro Sula, Honduras) discuss their experiences coming to Vanderbilt from abroad. Have any more questions? Contact a current International...