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‘Vanderbilt Regular Decision’

Deadlines!

Dec. 22, 2016—The end of the year is fast approaching, and in the world of college admissions, that means one thing: application deadlines. If you are a high school senior wrapping up your fall semester and heading into winter break, don’t forget to circle January 1, our application deadline for both admissions and merit scholarships. What do...

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Class of 2020 – Regular Decision Summary Statistics

Mar. 25, 2016—Earlier this week we released admission decisions for Regular Decision applicants to the class of 2020. By now, admit packets are on their way to new ‘Dores across the country and around the world. The admits to the Class of 2020 are an incredibly accomplished, amazingly diverse, and hugely talented group, and we can’t wait...

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Vanderbilt Applications Now Available

Aug. 1, 2014—Prospective Commodores, it’s time to take the first step in making your college dream a reality: applications are now available through the Common Application and the Universal College Application.

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Vanderbilt Admissions AMA

Mar. 31, 2014—We just finished reviewing 29,500 applications – Ask Us Anything.

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Application Deadline Extended to January 15

Jan. 2, 2014—Due to continuing difficulties with the Common Application, we have extended our Early Decision II and Regular Decision deadlines to January 15, 2014.

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How To: Letters of Recommendation

Sep. 27, 2013—Last week I gave several tips on how to write your personal essay. Next up in our “How To” series on the application process: letters of recommendation. As you go about completing your application for admission, your intent should be to accurately portray yourself as a person, as a member of your community, and most...

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Guest Blog: Troubleshooting CoRPs and Impending Alumni Interview Deadlines

Jan. 5, 2012—CoRPs Coordinator and Admissions Counselor Dustin Lynn Discusses Important Alumni Interview Topics and Deadlines

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VUCast covers VU 2010 Mailing Day

Apr. 12, 2010—Ever wonder what happens to your admit letter before it starts the journey to your house?

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Letter Checking Nearly Complete: Mailing Currently on Schedule

Mar. 25, 2010—Everything is still looking good for a tomorrow morning mailing of our decision notifications. Decision checking went very well and we are now into the letter checking phase, where we will check each letter that will leave our office tomorrow to make sure that the envelope and the letters match. Barring any last minute delay the letters should leave here tomorrow.

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