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MOSAIC Weekend 2011

Feb. 15, 2011—This past week was an exciting week for many Vanderbilt applicants!  Last Friday we welcomed our newest ‘Dores to the Class of 2015, those who received admission through Early Decision II.  Further, we sent out MOSAIC Weekend invitations to a limited number of our wonderful multicultural applicants.

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Have mission. Will travel.

Feb. 8, 2011—In my last post, I talked about all the places we go overseas and how many international students find their way to us.  What about the domestic students (the ones who fill 94% of our class)? How does OUA reach out to y’all?

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A Global Perspective at Vanderbilt

Feb. 7, 2011—International students comprised approximately 6% of the Class of 2014.  Undergraduate students hail from 33 different countries and Vanderbilt students in total originate from 100+ countries. Studying at Vanderbilt will not only provide a top academic experience, but also a diverse experience.

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Merit Scholarship Finalists and News

Feb. 2, 2011—Greetings, I am pleased to provide the following update as it relates to our major merit scholarship programs for the entering Fall 2011 class. Learn more about Vanderbilt’s merit scholarship opportunities through the Office of Student Financial Aid and Undergraduate Scholarships.

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Meet Ricky Thrash

Jan. 20, 2011—Hogansville, Georgia is my hometown. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Missouri, Kansas, North Georgia.

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Alumni Interview Process Now Closed

Jan. 19, 2011—CoRPs Alumni Interviewing Requests have ended for the 2010 – 2011 Admissions Year Requests for alumni interviews through our Commodore Recruitment Programs (CoRPs) closed for the 2010 – 2011 admissions year. Alumni interviews are a wonderful opportunity to gain information about Vanderbilt through interacting with an alumnus; however, if you were unable to participate or...

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Meet Jason McGrath

Jan. 14, 2011—Rockville, Maryland is my hometown. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Southwest Ohio and Maryland.

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Snow Day

Jan. 10, 2011—It’s a snowy day here on campus!  Nashville accumulated 2-4” of snow overnight and the white blanket serves to highlight the fact that we truly get all four seasons here in Tennessee.  I know that we’ve been throwing a great deal of information at you lately and your head is probably spinning. My post last...

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Transfer Admission FAQs

Jan. 7, 2011—In the crazy world of college admissions, it seems as if most of the spotlight is on first-time freshman admissions.  However, transfer students are an important part of Vanderbilt University.  Transfer students add to the classroom discussion and campus life because of their diversified experiences; we are looking for transfer students who will add to...

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Meet Nicole Molina

Jan. 6, 2011—I am the admissions counselor responsible for Southern California and Illinois, except Chicagoland. In the office I work on: Black and Gold Days and with CoRPs (Commodore Recruitment Programs).

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Updates for ED II, RD, and Transfer Students

Jan. 5, 2011—I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season with friends and family!  Here at Vanderbilt, OUA is back in full swing and we’ve got answers to your questions.  With ED I and the New Year behind us (how did that happen?!), I know most of our readers are focusing on the next admission rounds.  Here...

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Congratulations to the Newest Commodores!

Dec. 15, 2010—Congratulations to our new members of the Class of 2015!  I cannot adequately express how excited we are to have you as Commodores.

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