2015-2016 Vanderbilt University Application Thread
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man they must have been really harsh on screening this year...
Thank you, Vandy, for at least letting me be free now. I will admit, though, this one really stings since the axe came before even getting a secondary.
Bingo.
As one of the few schools that still heavily screens, it really doesn't mean much to not get one. Its pretty close to just not getting an II, which will happen to all of us at many schools.
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Got a secondary! Not sure why I got one so late (AMCAS submitted in late July), but I really like Vandy, so it's whatever.
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Hey guys, is anyone interviewing at Vanderbilt on November 30th? I'm landing in Nashville on Saturday/ its my first time in the city and I was looking to see if anyone wanted to hang out before. Also, there were no student hosts because its around Thanksgiving, so if you guys know of any housing options...those would be super appreciated!
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I got an interview invite, complete mid August, IS LizzyM 75. I selected December 14th which was the last one for December and they had some in January
I literally fell to the floor in surprise. It's a great day
Congrats! 🙂
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In short, WHATEVER YOU WANT. It sounds dreamy, no?!
apologies if this has been asked before, but does vandy accept post-interview updates? I don't remember if they mentioned anything about it at the interview
They accept pre-interview updates, so I would assume that they also accept post-interview updates...?
Did anyone else get that "Happy Holidays from Vanderbilt" email and have your stomach drop for a hot second? #toodamnearly
They absolutely do accept post-interview updates; I remember Josh (the admissions office assistant) immediately responding to my email and enthusiastically asking how I was doing.
So I saw on the 2014-2015 thread that some folks who were interviewed in November got an answer in December and aghhhh
Is no one else antsy about this? I loved Vandy and would be thrilled beyond belief to get an offer. this last week before I find out whether I have to wait until February or not is the longest week ever.
i'm excited and nervous!! do they reject in december, or just accept and defer?
As of last year, n December they either accept or defer. In February they accept, waitlist (not defer), and reject a tiny amount.
Interviewed mid-November and was told that we would most likely have to wait until February for a decision. but pleaseee!!! all I want for Christmas is Vandy
Electives, including sub-Internships. Minimum 3 months of research, can be more. Global health rotations. Aways. Vacation. Interviews. Primary care month. These are all great--fantastic really.
There is also "Foundation of Healthcare Delivery" which is communication, interprofessional education, quality improvement project, etc. Currently, FHD is the weakest portion of the new curriculum in my opinion.
That's all I can think of for now.
"Mid December" so for most folks yes. Once you hit early November II dates we are likely to have to wait until February for an answer.
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Last year they called!
They probably are... Last year they were still sending out II's this time
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Confirmed.... Got an ii! Complete close to the deadline. Psyched!
Has anyone not been rejected, but not received a secondary still??
Secondary deadline is 12/1, so I would imagine not. Please say you aren't in that situation. That would be uniquely terrible.
The website says that if they send you one after 12/1 you need to send it ASAP. And yep, in this uniquely terrible situation. Anyone know what to do?
SO ANXIOUS about possible news this week, but I interviewed in early November, so who knows. 
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You guys I am majorly counting on you to let me know if they're making calls today so I know how nervous to be!!
I'm betting on tomorrow or Wednesday, based on last year's thread. I'll definitely post any updates, and GOOD LUCK!!!
🙂Who else is having a hard time focusing on finals in anticipation of this possible decision?
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1000x yes
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Past couple years it was December 15-16th, seems to be in the evening.
Source: I checked past years forums because I can't concentrate on my actual work...
Source: I checked past years forums because I can't concentrate on my actual work...
How do we know it was in the evening?
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