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Attention Seniors: VU Applications Now Available

Aug. 1, 2015—Attention high school seniors, it’s time to take the first step in making your college dream a reality:  Vanderbilt applications are now available through the Common Application and the Universal College Application. My advice? Start your application early and visit the Application QuickGuide to learn more about the Vanderbilt admissions process. You may use either...

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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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Vanderbilt Applications Now Available

Aug. 1, 2014—Prospective Commodores, it’s time to take the first step in making your college dream a reality: applications are now available through the Common Application and the Universal College Application.

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EDII Decisions Available Online February 8

Feb. 7, 2014—Admissions decisions will be available online through your MyAppVU portal beginning February 8.

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Time to Finish the FAFSA

Jan. 20, 2014—Still need to take care of this piece of business? For Early Decision II and Regular Decision (as well as admitted EDI) applicants, the deadline to file your completed FAFSA is February 3, 2014.

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Application Deadline Extended to January 15

Jan. 2, 2014—Due to continuing difficulties with the Common Application, we have extended our Early Decision II and Regular Decision deadlines to January 15, 2014.

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Early Decision I – Decisions Available Online December 14

Dec. 13, 2013—It’s almost time. After days, weeks, and months spent talking with prospective students, reading impressive applications, and carefully deliberating over tough choices, we are almost ready to release admissions decisions for Early Decision I.  This year there’s a new twist to our decision announcement: beginning on December 14, decisions for EDI applicants will be available...

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Reminder – Merit Scholarship Application Deadlines

Dec. 4, 2013—There’s still time to apply for merit scholarships at Vanderbilt. The deadline for The Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship, The Chancellor’s Scholarship, and several additional merit scholarship opportunities is December 15, 2013.

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Early Decision I Deadline Extended

Nov. 3, 2013—Due to technical difficulties, the ED1 deadline has been extended to Monday, November 10.

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QuestBridge Q&A

Oct. 24, 2013—Update, November 2014:  We have updated our application requirements for QuestBridge students. To see the most up-to-date requirements, visit the Vanderbilt partner page on the QuestBridge web site. Congratulations, QuestBridge Finalists! Your hard work is paying off, and you’re one step closer to college. If you’ve ranked Vanderbilt as one of your college choices, we...

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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...

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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.

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