‘Application Process’
The deadlines are coming! The deadlines are coming!
Dec. 22, 2015—Yes, it’s true: the deadlines are coming. But fear not! This is no time to be stressed; this is a time to celebrate. Years of hard work, long nights studying, hours spent attending weekly club meetings, practicing for games, and dedication to bettering your community are all culminating in the beauty that is a complete...
Introducing New Blogger Anisha Patel
Sep. 30, 2015—Hi everyone! My name is Anisha Patel, and like my colleague Zeben Ashton, I’m both a Vanderbilt admissions counselor and one of the newest members of the Vanderbilt admissions blogging team. I am so excited to share with you all my tips for navigating the admissions process, and stories from my time on the road as a representative of my Alma mater, Vanderbilt University!
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.
Introducing New Blogger Zeben Ashton
Aug. 27, 2015—Hi y’all! My name is Zeben Ashton (Zeb), and in addition to serving as a Vanderbilt admissions counselor, I’m one of the newest members of the Vanderbilt Admissions blogging team. I look forward to sharing my insights into the college search and application processes.
Tips for Letters of Recommendation
Oct. 31, 2014—You need recommendations as a part of your application for admission, and we're here with the three steps you need to get them done right.
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!
Early Decision I Deadline Extended
Nov. 3, 2013—Due to technical difficulties, the ED1 deadline has been extended to Monday, November 10.
How To: Complete Your Application
Oct. 21, 2013—This may sound like the simplest part of the process, but it is arguably the most important. Follow these steps to make sure your application is successfully submitted.
How To: Letters of Recommendation
Sep. 27, 2013—Last week I gave several tips on how to write your personal essay. Next up in our “How To” series on the application process: letters of recommendation. As you go about completing your application for admission, your intent should be to accurately portray yourself as a person, as a member of your community, and most...
Early Action, Early Decision, and Regular Decision: What’s the Difference?
Aug. 13, 2013—Carolyn breakdowns the different decisions plans you may come across when applying to college.
2013 Wait List Update
May. 5, 2013—We have started reaching out to students to whom we would like to offer admission from our wait list. As we have mentioned often on this blog, admitting students from our wait list is an anticipated necessity as we complete our class. We are committed to enrolling a class of 1,600 so that every first...
Behind the Scenes of the OUA
Feb. 17, 2012—A Q&A with our processing staff shows us how your file gets from Point A to Point B.