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Why Apply? Student Perspectives on Applying to VU

Nov. 8, 2016—As a Vanderbilt alumna, Class of 2014, I am often asked by prospective students, “Why did you apply to Vanderbilt?” The truth is there were a lot of things that drew me to Vanderbilt University: the gorgeous campus, the residential life, Vanderbilt’s proximity to the vibrant city of Nashville, the academics that would challenge beyond...

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Photos from the Road

Oct. 28, 2016—It’s been a busy fall for my Vanderbilt admissions counselor colleagues. They’ve been traveling around the country and the world, talking to prospective students about college admissions and the Vanderbilt experience. With the Early Decision I deadline fast approaching, much of their travel for this fall is now in the rearview mirror. I’ve enjoyed seeing...

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Contact a Current VU Student

Dec. 17, 2013—Do you ever wish you could just ask a current student what it's really like at Vanderbilt? Well guess what - you can. Read on to find out more.

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A Window like No Other

Sep. 14, 2012—The new Inside 'Dores bloggers give us even more vantage points from which to view what it's like at Vanderbilt.

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