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‘Admissions Statistics’

Class of 2020 – Regular Decision Summary Statistics

Mar. 25, 2016—Earlier this week we released admission decisions for Regular Decision applicants to the class of 2020. By now, admit packets are on their way to new ‘Dores across the country and around the world. The admits to the Class of 2020 are an incredibly accomplished, amazingly diverse, and hugely talented group, and we can’t wait...

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Class of 2020 – Early Decision Summary Statistics

Feb. 15, 2016—Now that we’ve completed the Early Decision round of admissions for the Class of 2020, we can share some information about the newest ‘Dores. This is an immensely talented, incredibly diverse, and thoroughly engaged group. It’s also the largest Early Decision class in Vanderbilt’s history. We’re excited to welcome these students to Vanderbilt as we...

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A Look Back at 2015

Dec. 31, 2015—As I sit with my family in Maine looking out on the first snowstorm of the year, I can’t help but think about what an exciting year it has been for Vanderbilt and OUA. Our staff has seen another year for the record books, as we’ve traveled to almost every state in the nation (accumulating...

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What is the Middle 50%?

Sep. 15, 2015—Today we take a look at standardized testing and "the middle 50%." What is it and how can you use it to better understand selective college admissions.

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ED II Decisions Available Online January 30

Jan. 30, 2015—Admissions decisions for Early Decision II will be available at 5:00 p.m. on January 30. Plus, get a look at the statistical profile of the Early Decision Class of 2019.

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I’m on the Wait List – Now What?

Apr. 12, 2013—Carolyn gives an update and some helpful tips for our wait-listed students.

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Class of 2017 Regular Decisions Mailed Today

Mar. 25, 2013—Decisions letters are on their way to Class of 2017 applicants.

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10th Day Data – Presenting the Outstanding Class of 2015

Oct. 12, 2011—For the Vanderbilt class of 2015, The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons already feels like home. They have taken mid-terms and written papers, and they’ve cheered the Vanderbilt Football team to three victories at home. It has been only a few weeks since we welcomed 1,601 first-year students to campus, and we want you to know...

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Transfer Update

Apr. 28, 2011—Thank you to our transfer students for being patient with us throughout this process.  I know the vast majority of admissions information out there aims to serve first-time freshmen and their families. However, Vanderbilt has not forsaken our transfer students! Somehow my daily responsibilities moved from regular decision mailing day to spring travel to transfer...

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PreVU Registration Now Open!

Apr. 15, 2011—Spend a day getting the inside story on our admissions process, learning more about our superior academics, finding out how we support diversity, discovering what we do to make Vanderbilt affordable, taking a campus tour, and seeing for yourself what life is like at one of America’s top universities.

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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...

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Behind the Scenes: Mailing Day 2011

Mar. 24, 2011—Yesterday we officially mailed our Class of 2015 admission decisions!  Every year Mailing Day is a celebration for us here at OUA as it represents an entire year’s worth of recruitment and evaluation.  Today the office is officially closed to the public as OUA staff members take a much needed breather and prepare for a...

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