2011-2012 Vanderbilt University Application Thread

[LJ1000F]

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Come to think of it, perhaps it may put you in a better position for scholarship considerations. Hmmmmm...

Yah I was wondering if that would play a role at all.

 

[Yraqi]

Is there a general email address to contact admissions?

 

[sibitrum]

Come to think of it, perhaps it may put you in a better position for scholarship considerations. Hmmmmm...

I was being sarcast, but good point.

 

[DTiop]

So while we're waiting, how long have everyone been waiting, pre or post interview?

 

[Cinclus]

Post-interview, 11 weeks and 2 days.

 

[Sitagliptin]

Big day's tomorrow for me. To anyone else interviewing tomorrow, best of luck! 😀

 

[lbzak]

So while we're waiting, how long have everyone been waiting, pre or post interview?

11 weeks post-interview.

 

[Dr Callis]

So while we're waiting, how long have everyone been waiting, pre or post interview?

7 weeks, post-interview...

 

[ncrassa]

Sitagliptin, good luck and have fun at your interview! Be ready for some odd, contrived questions in your short interview though. See interview feedback.

Seven weeks post-interview here too.

 

[kduck]

About 13 weeks post-interview.

 

[DTiop]

I'm at 3 weeks, nearly 4. Not nearly as long as you guys have waited. I guess I'm in for a long wait! Do y'all think files are just backed up at Vandy or are they holding some applications for later?

 

[acesla07]

Interviewed today. I had a wonderful experience and thoroughly enjoyed the school. It was an honor and a privilege to interview at Vanderbilt. Sounds like I will be waiting quite a while to hear results. Best of luck to everyone.

Who else is on here that interviewed today (12/8)? I had a great time meeting all of you.

 

[Cinclus]

I'm at 3 weeks, nearly 4. Not nearly as long as you guys have waited. I guess I'm in for a long wait! Do y'all think files are just backed up at Vandy or are they holding some applications for later?

I know at least one other person from my interview day is in the same situation as I am, having received the "active review" email but nothing else. Another has received a waitlist letter, and I think someone was accepted. So I don't think they're backed up...I have no idea what to think.

 

[madchemist89]

Has anyone from early November heard anything yet?

 

[tripledouble]

Has anyone from early November heard anything yet?

Interviewed early October snd haven't heard a peep... Just figured I'd join you all in venting a little 🙂 loved the school

 

[NatrixCaelicola]

11 weeks 3 days.

I kinda want to call and be like "so I've noticed that it's been a while so I wanted to call and make sure that nothing was missing from my file..." ideas? 🙂

 

[Dr Callis]

11 weeks 3 days.

I kinda want to call and be like "so I've noticed that it's been a while so I wanted to call and make sure that nothing was missing from my file..." ideas? 🙂

That sounds pretty legit. Or you could call/email them with any updates you may have and then ask about your status. lol

 

[NatrixCaelicola]

That sounds pretty legit. Or you could call/email them with any updates you may have and then ask about your status. lol

I actually emailed them with an update to add to my file and never heard back... I think I could also call and make sure they got it, damn you're good 🙂

 

[Cinclus]

I actually emailed them with an update to add to my file and never heard back... I think I could also call and make sure they got it, damn you're good 🙂

You should, because when I emailed my update, they sent confirmation that they had added it to my file.

 

[lbzak]

I actually emailed them with an update to add to my file and never heard back... I think I could also call and make sure they got it, damn you're good 🙂

Yeah, do that! And ask them why it's taking forever to make make a decision. Politely, of course. 😛

 

[DTiop]

Let's shift gear slightly. Has anyone heard of people hearing back really soon?
I think we had a person getting an acceptance in like 4 weeks?

 

[madchemist89]

Let's shift gear slightly. Has anyone heard of people hearing back really soon?
I think we had a person getting an acceptance in like 4 weeks?

I agree.

 

[Nymphicus]

I agree.

Someone on my interview day got accepted 26 days later! Gave me a small freakout.

 

[DTiop]

Someone on my interview day got accepted 26 days later! Gave me a small freakout.

That's redic! When did you interview?

 

[LJ1000F]

Someone on my interview day got accepted 26 days later! Gave me a small freakout.

26 was the magic number for me too!

 

[madchemist89]

26 was the magic number for me too!

7 days to go hopefully.

 

[Nymphicus]

That's redic! When did you interview?

October 11th. Acceptance came by phone call 40 days later. I wasn't expecting it, since during the interview they said approx 8-10 weeks for a decision.

 

[NatrixCaelicola]

So I called... no, confirmation of getting your letter is not normal (and in fact, they hadn't gotten mine). No, it hasn't been too long post-interview because they are taking longer this year.

Btw... how horrible would it be if she was looking at my file, while on the phone with me, with a blatant decision printed on everything and didn't hint towards it 🙁... freak out moment.

 

[Dr Callis]

*Sigh*.... Maybe this Sunday will bring good news??

 

[DTiop]

i was crawling through last years forums, and it looked like around this weekend should be a round of admissions, and then the next one is around mid January. They could be different this year. Good luck to everyone!

 

[madchemist89]

What was the last interview date to be accepted?

 

[Wiggin24]

Interviewed Early October. Just waiting. About 9 weeks out now. LOVVVVEEEEDD Vandy so much. Such a great school, and the vibe I got from the students was amazing. Hoping to hear soon. Nothing to add. Just wanted to vent too. 🙂

 

[NatrixCaelicola]

Interviewed Early October. Just waiting. About 9 weeks out now. LOVVVVEEEEDD Vandy so much. Such a great school, and the vibe I got from the students was amazing. Hoping to hear soon. Nothing to add. Just wanted to vent too. 🙂

I hope we hear today...

 

[Dr Callis]

Around what times are these phone calls usually made?

 

[lbzak]

Around what times are these phone calls usually made?

Usually six or later.

 

[AWK87DOC]

I'm at 5 weeks and 3 days, but hoping i get a call today as i'll be out of the country for the next 4 weeks

 

[DTiop]

Hey guys, I have a general question if y'all don't mind.

Recently my PI and I completed our experiments. Everything worked so we're going to submit our research and I will be an author. We haven't submitted yet, and we'll be a ways away from publication, but do you think this is update worthy?

I mean my name is going on the manuscript, and it's likely that it will be published. I'm just not sure if this is too early to be saying anything to the schools.

Thanks!

 

[Dr Callis]

Hey guys, I have a general question if y'all don't mind.

Recently my PI and I completed our experiments. Everything worked so we're going to submit our research and I will be an author. We haven't submitted yet, and we'll be a ways away from publication, but do you think this is update worthy?

I mean my name is going on the manuscript, and it's likely that it will be published. I'm just not sure if this is too early to be saying anything to the schools.

Thanks!

I definitely think that is update-worthy! Vandy is a research-heavy institution, and your pending publication can only make you a more appealing candidate. Go for it! 👍

 

[madchemist89]

Usually six or later.

What time zone?

 

[lxz]

What time zone?

Central. Good luck tonight!

 

[SilverItchyMous]

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[sibitrum]

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[madchemist89]

Some of those guests may be search engine crawlers.

 

[DangerRoss]

Anyone got the good news yet? or knows who already got a phone call?

 

[lbzak]

Anyone got the good news yet? or knows who already got a phone call?

Nothing yet! The first round of acceptance phone calls were made around 10pm so there is still hope!

 

[madchemist89]

How many rounds have gone out so far?

 

[NatrixCaelicola]

Nothing yet! The first round of acceptance phone calls were made around 10pm so there is still hope!

Fingers = crossed 🙂

 

[Dr Callis]

Nothing yet! The first round of acceptance phone calls were made around 10pm so there is still hope!

Really?? Is that Eastern time?! lol

 

[madchemist89]

Maybe he's trying to build suspense.

 

[DTiop]

he could also make the calls tomorrow. i think that's been done in the past