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Inside a Vanderbilt Project

Apr. 11, 2011—On this blog we spend most of the time talking about the ins/outs of admissions.  I’m always pushing my readers to Inside ‘Dores to get the inside perspective of class and social life on campus.  This past week I learned about a great class project that evolved into a campus movement and I thought it...

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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...

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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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February Wrap-Up

Feb. 22, 2011—We’ve finally dug out from the snow this winter and the first signs of spring are in the air here in Nashville! Believe it or not, there’s only about one month standing between us and mailing day.  I know if you’re a Regular Decision applicant waiting for that April 1st admissions decision, you feel as...

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MOSAIC Weekend 2011

Feb. 15, 2011—This past week was an exciting week for many Vanderbilt applicants!  Last Friday we welcomed our newest ‘Dores to the Class of 2015, those who received admission through Early Decision II.  Further, we sent out MOSAIC Weekend invitations to a limited number of our wonderful multicultural applicants.

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Have mission. Will travel.

Feb. 8, 2011—In my last post, I talked about all the places we go overseas and how many international students find their way to us.  What about the domestic students (the ones who fill 94% of our class)? How does OUA reach out to y’all?

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A Global Perspective at Vanderbilt

Feb. 7, 2011—International students comprised approximately 6% of the Class of 2014.  Undergraduate students hail from 33 different countries and Vanderbilt students in total originate from 100+ countries. Studying at Vanderbilt will not only provide a top academic experience, but also a diverse experience.

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Meet Ricky Thrash

Jan. 20, 2011—Hogansville, Georgia is my hometown. I am the admissions counselor responsible for Missouri, Kansas, North Georgia.

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Alumni Interview Process Now Closed

Jan. 19, 2011—CoRPs Alumni Interviewing Requests have ended for the 2010 – 2011 Admissions Year Requests for alumni interviews through our Commodore Recruitment Programs (CoRPs) closed for the 2010 – 2011 admissions year. Alumni interviews are a wonderful opportunity to gain information about Vanderbilt through interacting with an alumnus; however, if you were unable to participate or...

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Snow Day

Jan. 10, 2011—It’s a snowy day here on campus!  Nashville accumulated 2-4” of snow overnight and the white blanket serves to highlight the fact that we truly get all four seasons here in Tennessee.  I know that we’ve been throwing a great deal of information at you lately and your head is probably spinning. My post last...

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Meet Nicole Molina

Jan. 6, 2011—I am the admissions counselor responsible for Southern California and Illinois, except Chicagoland. In the office I work on: Black and Gold Days and with CoRPs (Commodore Recruitment Programs).

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Congratulations to the Newest Commodores!

Dec. 15, 2010—Congratulations to our new members of the Class of 2015!  I cannot adequately express how excited we are to have you as Commodores.

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