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‘Financial Aid’

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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Registration Open for 2013 Road Shows

Jul. 2, 2013—Carolyn offers details on this year's Road Show tour, which will cover 42 cities in 27 states.

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Why VU? The Wendi Wang Bonus Track

May. 1, 2013—Sophomore Wendi Wang gives us one last set of insights into what makes the Vanderbilt experience so special.

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Why VU? A Truly Involved Experience

Apr. 16, 2013—Sophomore Greg Hawley tells us why he came to Vanderbilt all the way from Winnipeg, Canada.

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I’m on the Wait List – Now What?

Apr. 12, 2013—Carolyn gives an update and some helpful tips for our wait-listed students.

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I’m Admitted – Now What?

Apr. 12, 2013—Carolyn gives an update and some helpful tips for our admitted students.

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Guest Blog: Merit Scholarships Update

Mar. 5, 2013—Director of Undergraduate Scholarships Brent Tener updates readers on merit scholarship notifications.

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Naming the College Halls

Nov. 15, 2012—Vanderbilt's Board of Trust reveals the official names of our newest residence halls and the stories of the people they will honor.

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A Day in the Life of an OUA Road Warrior

Nov. 8, 2012—Carolyn takes us step by step through a "typical" day in travel season.

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Fall Joint Travel

Sep. 7, 2012—Carolyn highlights the recruiting trips several of our counselors will be taking with representatives from other institutions.

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Vanderbilt Dining Revamps for the New Year

Aug. 13, 2012—As a Vanderbilt admissions counselor, I speak to a number of students and families on a weekly basis who are in different stages of the college search process.  Over the course of the year, several of the same questions tend to pop up: What are Vanderbilt’s financial aid policies?  Will I be able to live...

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(One of the Most) Wonderful Times of Year

Jul. 26, 2012—The Common Application and other key documents go live in just a few days and we couldn't be more excited.

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