2012-2013 Vanderbilt University Application Thread

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Would I be at a disadvantage scheduling my interview for Oct. 15? This date would be the most convenient for me, but I don't want to decrease my chances at such an amazing school
 
dreamer67 said:
Would I be at a disadvantage scheduling my interview for Oct. 15? This date would be the most convenient for me, but I don't want to decrease my chances at such an amazing school
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Technically since more people will have interviewed by that time, you slightly decrease your chances, but they won't even make a decision on anyone until the 19th so it may not change them at all. Basically, I wouldn't sweat it. Go when it is most convenient.

II today as well! Anyone have any tips/suggestions specific to the Vanderbilt interview? This includes good places to eat! 😀
 
Never give up! Trust your instincts!
Starfox reference. But no, it's still early on I think, right? Optimism! 🙂
 
SicEmBears said:
II today as well! Anyone have any tips/suggestions specific to the Vanderbilt interview? This includes good places to eat! 😀
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Good places to eat? There are lots of those here in Nashville! Unless you have a car, it will be hard to get to any too far from campus or your student host's apartment. Here's a few recommendations:

Hillsboro Village (this is the SE corner of campus and where many students live)
Cheaper options:
Fido (cafe-like fare, all made fresh and to order)
Provence (cafe fare)
Pizza Perfect (pizza, duh)
Upscale options:
Boscos (american, great beer made in house)
Jacksons (steakhouse)
Cabana (upscale Southern)

West End (west side of campus, another popular area for students to live)
Cheaper options:
Rotier's Restaurant (burgers, other american)
Mid-tier price:
Bombay Palace (indian)
Maggiano's (Italian)
 
are you supposed to get an email that said they have received your AMCAS app? I had mine verified a few days ago but didn't hear anything from them yet.
 
aqn107 said:
are you supposed to get an email that said they have received your AMCAS app? I had mine verified a few days ago but didn't hear anything from them yet.
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yes, it took about 5 days from AMCAS verification for me to receive notification. So, give it a couple more days.
 
jvela said:
Good places to eat? There are lots of those here in Nashville! Unless you have a car, it will be hard to get to any too far from campus or your student host's apartment. Here's a few recommendations:

Hillsboro Village (this is the SE corner of campus and where many students live)
Cheaper options:
Fido (cafe-like fare, all made fresh and to order)
Provence (cafe fare)
Pizza Perfect (pizza, duh)
Upscale options:
Boscos (american, great beer made in house)
Jacksons (steakhouse)
Cabana (upscale Southern)

West End (west side of campus, another popular area for students to live)
Cheaper options:
Rotier's Restaurant (burgers, other american)
Mid-tier price:
Bombay Palace (indian)
Maggiano's (Italian)
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Also, if you like fried chicken...http://www.mcdougalschicken.com/
Walking 2 blocks from the hospital.
 
Bronxpremed said:
yes, it took about 5 days from AMCAS verification for me to receive notification. So, give it a couple more days.
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just wondering... if I haven't yet received a secondary and was verified early august - should I cross this one off the list?
 
writergirl333 said:
just wondering... if I haven't yet received a secondary and was verified early august - should I cross this one off the list?
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I got the "AMCAS recieved" e-mail in early July and didn't receive the secondary until the end of August (the 29th I believe). So, don't lose hope yet! I had pretty much crossed it off my list when it popped up in my inbox.
 
jvela said:
Good places to eat? There are lots of those here in Nashville! Unless you have a car, it will be hard to get to any too far from campus or your student host's apartment. Here's a few recommendations:

Hillsboro Village (this is the SE corner of campus and where many students live)
Cheaper options:
Fido (cafe-like fare, all made fresh and to order)
Provence (cafe fare)
Pizza Perfect (pizza, duh)
Upscale options:
Boscos (american, great beer made in house)
Jacksons (steakhouse)
Cabana (upscale Southern)

West End (west side of campus, another popular area for students to live)
Cheaper options:
Rotier's Restaurant (burgers, other american)
Mid-tier price:
Bombay Palace (indian)
Maggiano's (Italian)
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Nothing more needs to be said. I love any place with microbrews. Thanks!
 
SicEmBears said:
I will definitely be trying the Hefeweizen and the IPA. Thanks! Jeez, as if I needed anything else to get me excited about my interview haha.
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Have a couple before the interview to take the edge off. 😉
 
I was FaceTimed by my parents with a letter from Vandy. Rejected 🙁

I felt like I was just dumped, haha. Good luck to everyone
 
anap224 said:
I was FaceTimed by my parents with a letter from Vandy. Rejected 🙁

I felt like I was just dumped, haha. Good luck to everyone
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Just took a look at your blog. You've got a really interesting story! Thanks for your service, and good luck with the rest of the schools you applied to!
 
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NeuroDevil said:
Just took a look at your blog. You've got a really interesting story! Thanks for your service, and good with the rest of the schools you applied to!
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Thanks for your support, and thank you for taking the time to read some of it. It has been therapeutic to write about my experiences there, but I have yet to post any of it. I plan on uploading a lot more, and hopefully my writing will connect with someone.

I wish you the best as well!
 
Bound'ry (menu: http://boundryrestaurant.com/menu/dining-room) and Virago (menu: http://mstreetnashville.com/sites/default/files/Virago%20-%20Late%20Summer%20II%202012.pdf) are excellent too.

Edit: Mojo Grill has great cajun food on the cheap.
Edit: Can't forget Sunset Grill (menu: http://www.sunsetgrill.com/menus/dinner.pdf)


jvela said:
Good places to eat? There are lots of those here in Nashville! Unless you have a car, it will be hard to get to any too far from campus or your student host's apartment. Here's a few recommendations:


Hillsboro Village (this is the SE corner of campus and where many students live)
Cheaper options:
Fido (cafe-like fare, all made fresh and to order)
Provence (cafe fare)
Pizza Perfect (pizza, duh)
Upscale options:
Boscos (american, great beer made in house)
Jacksons (steakhouse)
Cabana (upscale Southern)

West End (west side of campus, another popular area for students to live)
Cheaper options:
Rotier's Restaurant (burgers, other american)
Mid-tier price:
Bombay Palace (indian)
Maggiano's (Italian)
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Ugh, still no word either way and my AMCAS was verified 7/27. I'm an undergrad here and I live right by the medical center, so you'd think it wouldn't take this long to mail a rejection 10 feet =P
 
I submitted my secondary on September 3rd and it says that my letters still haven't been scanned into the system on my app status page. Is this normal?
 
3rdarmageddon said:
I submitted my secondary on September 3rd and it says that my letters still haven't been scanned into the system on my app status page. Is this normal?
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Yah, I submitted my secondary on August 31st and I'm waiting too. They take a while to load your letters.
 
How long do secondaries/pre-secondary rejections take to come, on average, for Vanderbilt? I haven't been waiting long but, from what I have seen here, it looks like a decent amount of time...
 
I submitted mine September 1 and still LOR are not marked as received. At least I am in good company
 
Neurophage said:
Quick question about Curriculum 2.0 - is it still H/P/F?
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No, one year pre-clinical which will be P/F. I think there is a P* though which is a marginal pass but it's still very different from H/P/F.
Source: Interview day
 
carramrod06 said:
No, one year pre-clinical which will be P/F. I think there is a P* though which is a marginal pass but it's still very different from H/P/F.
Source: Interview day
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Exactly what I was hoping to hear - thanks!
 
Anyone know the length of time it takes to receive a secondary? I just submitted vanderbilt into my primary last night and was wondering when I should expect a sec. :]
 
nabilesmail said:
Anyone know the length of time it takes to receive a secondary? I just submitted vanderbilt into my primary last night and was wondering when I should expect a sec. :]
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My primary was verified 8/4 and I received a secondary 8/29. Good luck!
 
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