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Pets of OUA

Aug. 5, 2016—While, sadly, allergies have prevented me from having a pet of my own, I have still always shared in the love of furry creatures. There is just something about a small fluffy puppy or a sweet soft cat that lifts the spirits. Even though I can’t have a dog or cat of my own, my...

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Introducing Our Newest Admissions Counselors

Jul. 21, 2016—In the Admissions world, we often talk about what we do in a very cyclical way. Fall travel begins once students arrive back on campus and ends promptly after Halloween. We hunker down beginning in November to review thousands upon thousands of applications from the students we met throughout the fall. We know that the...

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Introducing New Blogger Anisha Patel

Sep. 30, 2015—Hi everyone! My name is Anisha Patel, and like my colleague Zeben Ashton, I’m both a Vanderbilt admissions counselor and one of the newest members of the Vanderbilt admissions blogging team. I am so excited to share with you all my tips for navigating the admissions process, and stories from my time on the road as a representative of my Alma mater, Vanderbilt University!

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Vanderbilt Admissions AMA 2015

Mar. 25, 2015—We just finished reviewing over 31,000 applications – Ask Me Anything. Now's your chance to ask all of your VU admissions questions!

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Introducing OUA’s New Admissions Counselors

Jun. 20, 2014—Last week the Vanderbilt Office of Undergraduate Admissions grew as we welcomed seven new admissions counselors to the team. Jay introduces you to the new counselors here.

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Lessons from a Departing Admissions Counselor

May. 29, 2014—The most important things I have learned in my 3 years in the Vanderbilt OUA.

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Vanderbilt Class of 2014 – What’s Next?

May. 23, 2014—Our student tour guides share their post-graduation plans.

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A Year in Review

Dec. 31, 2013—Reflections on Vanderbilt's biggest events and milestones in 2013.

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VU Football Traditions 101

Sep. 4, 2013—Carolyn explains a few of Vanderbilt's many football traditions that emerge during football season.

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‘Dore for a Day Registration is Open!

Jul. 22, 2013—Sign up today for a chance to shadow a current Vanderbilt student for an afternoon this fall.

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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.

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Auld Lang Syne

Dec. 31, 2012—The final admissions blog post of the year invites readers to share in our excitement for the year ahead.

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