‘Early Decision’
The Common Application Is Now Live!
Aug. 1, 2013—Students can now submit freshman or transfer applications for Fall 2014 admission.
Early Decision II Letters Mailed
Feb. 8, 2013—Carolyn highlights the academic and personal accomplishments of the first admitted students of the Class of 2017.
Vanderbilt Road Warriors
Feb. 9, 2012—Carolyn Pippen on the lengths we'll go to find future Commodores.
The Most Wonderful Time
Dec. 22, 2011—"Happy Holidays" from the OUA and a few notes on our holiday hours
Guest Blog: A Tri-Chair’s View of Committee
Dec. 21, 2011—Thom Golden, an admissions committee tri-chair, gives us a look at the process from where he sits.
Advice for Applicants Dealing with Weather-Related Issues
Oct. 31, 2011—Advice for Applicants Dealing with Weather-Related Issues
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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.