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interviewed in the first week of oct. and didn't get a call yesterday 🙁 is there hope for a call today?
 
bb23 said:
interviewed in the first week of oct. and didn't get a call yesterday 🙁 is there hope for a call today?
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Same boat here. Who knows? I was expecting the calls for this week to come out on Tuesday, but it doesn't look like they call any more often than every 2 weeks.

Unless Sunday afternoon calls are anomalies and they will continue to resume the schedule on Tuesday. :laugh:
 
metallica81788 said:
Same boat here. Who knows? I was expecting the calls for this week to come out on Tuesday, but it doesn't look like they call any more often than every 2 weeks.

Unless Sunday afternoon calls are anomalies and they will continue to resume the schedule on Tuesday. :laugh:
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It may have just been that he made a few calls because it was Sunday... maybe there are more coming tomorrow or Tuesday. Don't worry until you've got the letter in hand!
 
yeah, i really liked vanderbilt, hope i get a call
 
jmmr said:
I got the call today...



Good luck! I interviewed 10/6, I wonder if we met...
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bummmmmmmmmerrrrrrrrr ;((

another slap to the face. Not really surprised, but feeling exceptional depressed and debbie downer. I'm doing something terribly wrong, but have absolutely no clue what it is.

We definitely met, I think all the interviewees were in the admissions office at one point in the afternoon ( I was the idiot).

kb
 
boo no call, interviewed first week of october. i guess it's time to start writing a letter of interest...unless they decided to reject me
 
Congratulations to all those accepted!

I interviewed the first week on October as well, and I also didn't get a call. 🙁
 
EulerianCircuit said:
I got the waitlist letter today as well.:lame:
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yikes, i guess im just waiting for mine to come on the west coast. if we were to send update/interest letters, would we address it to the adcom in general or to the dean?
 
ilikekiwis said:
yikes, i guess im just waiting for mine to come on the west coast. if we were to send update/interest letters, would we address it to the adcom in general or to the dean?
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I'm assuming Dr. Pat Sagan. She's the director of admissions and is usually the middle-person between applicants and the admissions committee. Her email address is on their website if you don't have it already.
 
rockaction said:
I'm assuming Dr. Pat Sagan. She's the director of admissions and is usually the middle-person between applicants and the admissions committee. Her email address is on their website if you don't have it already.
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gotcha, thanks
 
Unfortunately I got a waitlist letter a few days ago. 🙁 I LOVED the school--what are my chances of getting in at this point and should I send a letter of interest? It was my first interview and definitely wasn't my best, but it wasn't terrible either.
 
I got my letter today. I'm supposedly going to be reconsidered throughout the cycle, although I don't really know how many people actually do get accepted if they don't get in soon after their interview. Is this their version of the "waitlist" letter that others have reported receiving? 😕
 
FluffyRabbit said:
I got my letter today. I'm supposedly going to be reconsidered throughout the cycle, although I don't really know how many people actually do get accepted if they don't get in soon after their interview. Is this their version of the "waitlist" letter that others have reported receiving? 😕
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That's it.
 
Anyone know when the committee meets next and which dates will they be looking at?
 
I interviewed first week of Oct. and didn't get call or mail. Does this mean there is still hope?
 
bb23 said:
I interviewed first week of Oct. and didn't get call or mail. Does this mean there is still hope?
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Me neither. They mentioned that b/c 3 members review a single applicant, if all 3 are not all available at the weekly (or however often) meeting, then a decision is not made on that particular applicant. I think that's what I heard.

So yes, there is still hope.
 
FuSoYa said:
Me neither. They mentioned that b/c 3 members review a single applicant, if all 3 are not all available at the weekly (or however often) meeting, then a decision is not made on that particular applicant. I think that's what I heard.

So yes, there is still hope.
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okay thanks
 
just got my hold letter on the west coast, it was dated nov 13 so it took about a week to get here. you may yet well receive it
 
Did anyone send letter of interest post-interview but pre-decision?
 
Homoochan said:
Did anyone send letter of interest post-interview but pre-decision?
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i did. i'm not sure if it actually helps, but i did get accepted at vandy. i pulled from a lot of personal experiences i had there that really impressed me. i actually wrote it pretty late, 3-4 weeks after my interview so i don't know if it was really considered with my application.
 
so i just logged back into the website after not accessing it since i submitted my secondary. anyone else see the Experience Timeline? it's pretty awesome.
 
When does Vanderbilt's interview season end? I applied in early November and will I have any chance of getting an invite?
 
ghoulfrenzy said:
When does Vanderbilt's interview season end? I applied in early November and will I have any chance of getting an invite?
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I'm not sure but I imagine they at least interview through Jan/Feb (App doesn't close until Dec 31). Plan on waiting at least four weeks (from their e-mail acknowledging that they received your app) to see if you'll get an interview though
 
greenbeans08 said:
Somewhat unrelated, but do you need a car at Vandy?
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I know of two people in my class without cars. It is therefore doable, however I would certainly not recommend it. I live within walking distance of the school, so I don't need it for that. Going most anywhere else requires a car though. Public transport is not one of Nashville's strong points.
 
Homoochan said:
Anyone from 10/22 group received the letter or call yet?
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The latest date I know of that's been notified was 10/6, and they received the call on 11/15. Vandy calls every two weeks, so it'll either be this upcoming Sunday or Tuesday. I'm not sure if 10/22 would get reviewed in this next batch though.
 
Hey guys,

1. I was wondering, what difference will it make if i interview on December 10th vs. January 12th in the context of admissions decisions....am I at a disadvantage?

2.
Also, can someone offer their opinion on deciding to fly in on the same the day and leave after (this is mostly for financial reasons....I would still arrive 1 hr 15 mins prior to my scheduled interview)
thanks
 
dukedevils25 said:
Hey guys,

1. I was wondering, what difference will it make if i interview on December 10th vs. January 12th in the context of admissions decisions....am I at a disadvantage?

2.
Also, can someone offer their opinion on deciding to fly in on the same the day and leave after (this is mostly for financial reasons....I would still arrive 1 hr 15 mins prior to my scheduled interview)
thanks
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1. since vandy is rolling, yes, a month is a disadvantage.

2. if you truly believe there is no way your flight will get delayed, then sure. And a couple people left for the airport right after. you could stay with a student host the night before. it's free!
 
Hey guys,

I got a Vandy interview about a month ago and just started writing the secondary essays today...I feel terrible now for wasting all this time...and after I read this thread I realized how many ppl get waitlisted post interview...sigh
But does anyone know what interview dates are open as of now? I wonder if they have been feilled into Feb😱 Gosh that would be awfulll
 
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I would like to send an interest/update letter soon. Only problem is I have nothing to update them with unless you consider continuing AMCAS activities and being in position for a 4.0 this semester an update. I don't want to wait until semester grades, that might be too late. It also seems that everyone waitlisted sends a letter, so it demeans the process.

Any suggestions?
 
Jolt21 said:
1. since vandy is rolling, yes, a month is a disadvantage.

2. if you truly believe there is no way your flight will get delayed, then sure. And a couple people left for the airport right after. you could stay with a student host the night before. it's free!
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1. I agree. Earlier the better.

2. Agreed. I wouldn't take the risk of flying in the day of. A fair number of folks left after the interview-- the office will help you arrange shuttles. You might miss the tour of the children's hospital, but you definitely wouldn't miss your flight.

Good luck!
 
metallica81788 said:
I would like to send an interest/update letter soon. Only problem is I have nothing to update them with unless you consider continuing AMCAS activities and being in position for a 4.0 this semester an update. I don't want to wait until semester grades, that might be too late. It also seems that everyone waitlisted sends a letter, so it demeans the process.

Any suggestions?
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I don't know. I wrote my letter this week, though. I have no idea if it's going to help. I had three things to update them on: 1) my research (which I did at Vanderbilt) got accepted as a poster at a conference, 2) I got a job teaching OChem for Princeton Review, and 3) I was heavily involved in a club on campus this semester. I also turned it into a letter of intent at the end, so hopefully they'll throw me a bone. Who knows. I'll probably email it tomorrow. Anybody know if that's interesting enough stuff for an update letter?
 
rockaction said:
I don't know. I wrote my letter this week, though. I have no idea if it's going to help. I had three things to update them on: 1) my research (which I did at Vanderbilt) got accepted as a poster at a conference, 2) I got a job teaching OChem for Princeton Review, and 3) I was heavily involved in a club on campus this semester. I also turned it into a letter of intent at the end, so hopefully they'll throw me a bone. Who knows. I'll probably email it tomorrow. Anybody know if that's interesting enough stuff for an update letter?
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That really sounds great as an update letter. At least you have interesting, important things to update on. 🙁
 
Anyone got the call today? If noone got the call maybe it's going to be on Tuesday.. so anxious to find out
 
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