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‘Early Decision at Vanderbilt’

What Should I Major In?

Nov. 2, 2016—“What should I major in?” As an admissions officer, this is a question I frequently get from high school seniors in the college search process. Well-prepared high school students have nearly endless opportunities in front of them, and that can be a bit overwhelming at times. But have no fear; the Vanderbilt Admissions Blog is...

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En Route Now: Early Decision I Letters

Dec. 13, 2011—Early Decision I Letters Have Left the Building

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Upcoming Deadlines: Admissions, Merit Scholarships, & Financial Aid

Oct. 24, 2011—With November just around the corner there are many deadlines approaching in the world of college admissions. As a senior in high school, there are A LOT of dates to remember so I definitely recommend organizing yourself with a calendar/planner/smart phone application.   Sometimes a deadline is hard and fast – as in if you...

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What do you want to know?

Mar. 31, 2011—I had an amazing meeting with my student bloggers this past Tuesday.  A core part of our meeting included planning for April blog topics and we kept circling back to the same question, “What do our readers want to know?  What questions do they have?  What do they want us to write about?”  So today...

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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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Advance Info for VU Mailing Day

Mar. 16, 2011—Today’s blog is my attempt to answer your questions before you even ask! This past year, if I’ve learned nothing else, I’ve learned our readers care about the details.  So if you fall in that detail-oriented group, this post is for you.  I’ll walk you through what our notification letters look like, when they mail,...

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Meet Tricia Blumenthal

Mar. 11, 2011—I work with students in the Chicago area in coordination with Kylie Stanley and Thom Golden. Nashville, Tennessee is my hometown.

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February Wrap-Up

Feb. 22, 2011—We’ve finally dug out from the snow this winter and the first signs of spring are in the air here in Nashville! Believe it or not, there’s only about one month standing between us and mailing day.  I know if you’re a Regular Decision applicant waiting for that April 1st admissions decision, you feel as...

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Meet John Gaines, Director of OUA

Feb. 21, 2011—My hometown is Owensboro, KY. I am the admissions counselor responsible for “the islands”: Manhattan, Hawaii, and England (really, all of Europe).

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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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2011 ED II Decisions Mailed and Total Applications Update

Feb. 11, 2011—Our Early Decision II letters left OUA this afternoon!  ED II applicants will likely receive admission decisions in the mail early next week.  Students who do not receive their letters by February 18th may call our office to receive the admissions decision, but we will not release decisions over the phone prior to that date.

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