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Introducing new blogger Mickhale Lamba!

Nov. 14, 2018—Hey everyone! My name is Mickhale Lamba and I am one of the newest admissions counselors in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. I’m also a new member of the blogging team, and I’m excited to share my perspective on the admissions process and all the things that make this university so special. I am originally...

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Tips and Tricks on Engaging with Admissions Officers

Sep. 20, 2018—It’s the beginning of fall and the beginning of another application cycle, which means one thing for admissions officers — travel season is here! Here at Vanderbilt, our main travel season occurs during September and October as we travel across the country and the world to meet and engage with high school students on their...

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Stories from the Road

Nov. 11, 2013—Several of our admissions counselors recount their favorite travel tales of 2013.

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VU Visits You – Travel Updates

Sep. 24, 2013—With the calendar officially turning the corner from summer to fall, travel season is now well underway for us here at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Jay has a look at where we've been as well as where we're going.

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What We’re Listening To: Road Trip Soundtrack

Sep. 19, 2013—Hello from Gate C6 in the Nashville International Airport! Now that September is well upon us, all of our admissions counselors have hit the road, traveling to high schools, college fairs, and community based organizations all over the world in search of the Vanderbilt Class of 2018.  I am about to hop on flight #3...

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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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2012 Road Show Recap

Aug. 31, 2012—Carolyn recaps the her productive, fast-paced, and somewhat gluttonous week of travel through Oklahoma and Texas.

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A Counselor’s Year in Review

Jun. 4, 2012—Carolyn reflects on her first year as a counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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Vanderbilt Road Warriors

Feb. 9, 2012—Carolyn Pippen on the lengths we'll go to find future Commodores.

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