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Road Shows: We’re Going on Tour!

Jul. 5, 2012—Dates, locations, and registration are now available for Vanderbilt Road Show 2012.

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I’m admitted! Now what?

Apr. 5, 2012—A word of congratulations and some next steps for the admitted Class of 2016.

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I’m on the Wait List! Now What?

Apr. 4, 2012—Carolyn updates our wait-listed applicants on their next steps in the admissions process.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Current High School Students

Jan. 13, 2012—Carolyn Pippen on what students in grades 9 - 12 can be doing to prepare for college.

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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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Come meet us on the Coast to Coast College Tour

Aug. 19, 2011—In September and October, Vanderbilt will be on the Coast to Coast College tour with Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, and University of California-Berkeley. In 14 cities in eight states, we will host joint presentations about selective college admissions for prospective students and their families. To learn more, visit the Coast to Coast website, like the Coast to Coast...

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Vanderbilt Among Tops in Financial Aid Policies

Jul. 12, 2011—Many thanks to the College Inc Blog at the Washington Post for highlighting our expanded aid program as among The 12 Best College Financial Aid Policies. The principles represented in our Three Commitments are central to us here at Vanderbilt.

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Transfer Update

Apr. 28, 2011—Thank you to our transfer students for being patient with us throughout this process.  I know the vast majority of admissions information out there aims to serve first-time freshmen and their families. However, Vanderbilt has not forsaken our transfer students! Somehow my daily responsibilities moved from regular decision mailing day to spring travel to transfer...

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Waitlist Update

Apr. 26, 2011—Wow.  A few months ago April 1 seemed like the magic date when everything would settle down, but here we are at the end of April and admission work is still full steam ahead!  I’m busy and I know you and your family are busy so let’s get down to the nitty gritty.

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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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Merit Scholarship Notification Begins Today

Mar. 7, 2011—Good morning, I just wanted to provide a brief update regarding the selection process for the Cornelius Vanderbilt and Chancellor’s Scholarship awards.  Beginning today, we will notify recipients of the Cornelius Vanderbilt and Chancellor’s Scholarship awards by both e-mail and letter. Applicants who were not selected for either program will only receive an e-mail notification....

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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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