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The Vanderbilt Waitlist: True and False

Apr. 24, 2019—So you have been placed on the waitlist — congrats! While this may not have been the news you were hoping for, it’s an accomplishment that should be celebrated! If you were placed on the waitlist, this means that we think you’d be a good addition to the Vanderbilt Class of 2023. However, with only...

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First-year and Transfer Waitlists Closed

Jul. 10, 2018—The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has now closed the waitlists for fall 2018 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 did...

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Waitlist FAQs 2018

Apr. 13, 2018—What does it mean to be on the waitlist? How does the waitlist work? When will I hear if I’m in? We know that April is a big month, and that includes the excitement and questions that come along with the decisions you recently received. Today, we bring you our Waitlist FAQ for 2018. Before...

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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...

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First-Year and Transfer Waitlists Closed

Jul. 13, 2015—The fall 2015 incoming first-year and transfer classes are now full, and we are closing these waitlists. We have emailed a notification 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 did...

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2015 Waitlist Update

May. 6, 2015—We have now started making offers of admission to students on our waitlist for the Class of 2019. Check this post for more information on the waitlist process.

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Waitlist FAQs for 2015

Apr. 15, 2015—What does it mean to be on the waitlist? How does the waitlist work? When will I hear if I’m in? You've got questions, we've got answers.

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First-Year and Transfer Wait Lists Closed

Jul. 16, 2014—With the incoming first-year and transfer classes for fall of 2014 now full, I write today to announce that we are closing these wait lists.  We have emailed those of you who indicated your continued interest in admission to Vanderbilt in order to update you as quickly as possible. To all students who were placed...

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2014 Wait List Update

May. 5, 2014—We have begun making offers of admission to students on our wait list for the Class of 2018. Read on for details.

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Wait List FAQ 2014 Edition

Apr. 4, 2014—Have you been wait-listed at Vanderbilt? Do you have questions about what that means? Never fear!

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Vanderbilt Admissions AMA

Mar. 31, 2014—We just finished reviewing 29,500 applications – Ask Us Anything.

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Freshman and Transfer Wait Lists Are Closed

Jul. 1, 2013—We write today to inform you that the incoming freshman and transfer classes for fall 2013 are now closed.

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