2015-2016 Vanderbilt University Application Thread

[catchmoresun]

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anyone, perhaps current students, know the likelihood of receiving a scholarship later in the cycle after being admitted but not hearing about one at the time of phone call?

and has anyone's portal changed yet? mine hasn't.

 

[Lisha]

For those that got acceptance calls, how do we confirm?? I thought in the call they said wait to receive an email and then confirm via the portal, but I have yet to receive an email and on my portal it states I'm still waiting to receive an admissions decision.

 

[after_the_flood]

For those that got acceptance calls, how do we confirm?? I thought in the call they said wait to receive an email and then confirm via the portal, but I have yet to receive an email and on my portal it states I'm still waiting to receive an admissions decision.

+1

 

[mrowmrow]

portal is updated!

 

[panda16]

portal is updated!

Thanks!!!

 

[happyhippo1958]

No update on my portal, I guess I am part of the February decision group then! Very relieved, I would have been sad if I was part of December's group and gotten rejected/waitlisted!!!

 

[meant4med]

From what I remember, no wait list or rejection decisions were planned for December. It was either accept now, or no decision has been made, and then in Feb. it would be accept/wait list/reject.

 

[Xenith]

I'm surprised we didn't get official letters or wmails

 

[happyhippo1958]

From what I remember, no wait list or rejection decisions were planned for December. It was either accept now, or no decision has been made, and then in Feb. it would be accept/wait list/reject.

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[gt93]

Portal update today. Also email said official acceptance letter on the way.

 

[Xenith]

Any idea if scholarships are offered later in the cycle for those that were accepted without scholarship in December?

 

[cornphilip]

For those of you who have been accepted with scholarships, does the online portal or the letters we recently received mention them at all? The acceptance letter and portal don't mention the scholarship, but I was told about it over the phone and I'm kind of starting to doubt whether or not I misheard...

 

[catchmoresun]

Any idea if scholarships are offered later in the cycle for those that were accepted without scholarship in December?

I asked Dr Coogan about it and she said if they have left over funds later in the cycle they will go back to the pool and look over the candidates. So potentially yeah. I'm sure that once the people who were offered start withdrawing late spring there will be some shuffling but I'm guessing it's a waiting game until then.

 

[abyss1]

For those of you who have been accepted with scholarships, does the online portal or the letters we recently received mention them at all? The acceptance letter and portal don't mention the scholarship, but I was told about it over the phone and I'm kind of starting to doubt whether or not I misheard...

I was also told about a scholarship on the phone (or at least that's what I believe I heard) but there's no mention in my portal or in the letter I received either.

 

[D2D]

Anyone recieve certiphi background check emails yet?

 

[Xenith]

Anyone recieve certiphi background check emails yet?

Yea... I have yet to do it though.

 

[panda16]

Anyone recieve certiphi background check emails yet?

Got the email, did it the next day, was background checked the next day.

 

[D2D]

Got the email, did it the next day, was background checked the next day.

In one day? Did you live in the same house all your life? 🙂

 

[panda16]

In one day? Did you live in the same house all your life? 🙂

Haha yep, only moved once then to school!

 

[futClincSci]

During the interview day, did anyone else get the impression that the admissions committee wanted us to send them letters of interest before accept/waitlist/reject occurs in February? Most schools suggest sending letters of interest after the waitlist, but Vanderbilt seemed to say to send a letter if you really enjoyed your interview day.

 

[happyhippo1958]

During the interview day, did anyone else get the impression that the admissions committee wanted us to send them letters of interest before accept/waitlist/reject occurs in February? Most schools suggest sending letters of interest after the waitlist, but Vanderbilt seemed to say to send a letter if you really enjoyed your interview day.

I did write and send a letter of interest.

 

[kbird]

During the interview day, did anyone else get the impression that the admissions committee wanted us to send them letters of interest before accept/waitlist/reject occurs in February? Most schools suggest sending letters of interest after the waitlist, but Vanderbilt seemed to say to send a letter if you really enjoyed your interview day.

On my interview day recently, we were told that they are receptive to letters of interest/intent, but only during the later part of the application cycle (post-waitlist). The director of admissions specifically mentioned that those letters are only meaningful once she can see that you've been accepted elsewhere. She said that at this stage, such letters don't hold much weight.

 

[happyhippo1958]

On my interview day recently, we were told that they are receptive to letters of interest/intent, but only during the later part of the application cycle (post-waitlist). The director of admissions specifically mentioned that those letters are only meaningful once she can see that you've been accepted elsewhere. She said that at this stage, such letters don't hold much weight.

hmm good to know! on the hand out they gave to us when we were leaving, the first thing it said "love your visit? Tell us! Write a letter of intent... ".

 

[omnxbeast]

hmm good to know! on the hand out they gave to us when we were leaving, the first thing it said "love your visit? Tell us! Write a letter of intent... ".

Yeah I wouldn't put too much weight into the above post. While the part about "seeing where you are accepted in April and having no problem pulling you off the list if you gave a letter with a good reason" is definitely true / echoed on my interview day, but there was nothing that said don't send it before then. Further, it would be inconsistent with the FAQ for them not to want a letter if, indeed, Vandy is your top choice.

 

[kbird]

hmm good to know! on the hand out they gave to us when we were leaving, the first thing it said "love your visit? Tell us! Write a letter of intent... ".

Yeah, we definitely got that same handout. I suspect that she specifically went on to discuss the point of not sending an update until April was because she's gotten lots of those letters already, as my interview day was just last week. She might have started mentioning it recently, and I'm sure anyone who interviewed earlier than I did isn't going to be penalized.

I only felt compelled to mention it because I'm guessing most students are only going to send one letter of intent to Vandy, and that it'd be a shame if the original question-asker sent it now, but then didn't re-communicate his/her intent in April.

Yeah I wouldn't put too much weight into the above post. While the part about "seeing where you are accepted in April and having no problem pulling you off the list if you gave a letter with a good reason" is definitely true / echoed on my interview day, but there was nothing that said don't send it before then. Further, it would be inconsistent with the FAQ for them not to want a letter if, indeed, Vandy is your top choice.

Instead of taking my word or your word, I'd suggest that the original question-asker should just call the office or email the director of admissions about when it would be best to send it. She was obviously incredibly nice and it sounded like she'd be receptive to this kind of question.

 

[cornphilip]

During the interview day, did anyone else get the impression that the admissions committee wanted us to send them letters of interest before accept/waitlist/reject occurs in February? Most schools suggest sending letters of interest after the waitlist, but Vanderbilt seemed to say to send a letter if you really enjoyed your interview day.

Dr. Kimble explicitly told us that if our decision is continued to February that we should send a letter if we are still interested in the school. Her exact wording was "it sends a very strong message if we don't hear from you."

 

[SeldomSleeping]

Hey guys! Did they mention when the admissions committee would reconvene to discuss February decisions?

 

[Xenith]

Anyone contacted about financial documents?

 

[Cytokine2014]

Hey guys! Did they mention when the admissions committee would reconvene to discuss February decisions?

Mid February!

 

[gt93]

Does anyone know what Vanderbilt second look weekend is like?

 

[happyhippo1958]

Does anyone know what Vanderbilt second look weekend is like?

"For admitted students, Second Look Weekend is April 8 and 9th. Orientation begins July 20, 2016 (mandatory) and classes begin July 25, 2016. White Coat Ceremony isFriday, July 29, 2016."
Source: email

 

[Munty]

*Slowly descends into madness as mid-February approaches*

 

[Cytokine2014]

*Slowly descends into madness as mid-February approaches*

Yes but also maybe *rapidly

Lol

 

[Munty]

Yes but also maybe *rapidly

Lol

To be honest I've been down here for a long time haha

 

[omnxbeast]

*Slowly descends into madness as mid-February approaches*

I assume "mid February" hasn't been further defined somewhere has it? When was mid December?

 

[Cytokine2014]

I assume "mid February" hasn't been further defined somewhere has it? When was mid December?

By "mid" they really mean "late." Last year it was feb 23. In December it was like the 22nd or something.

 

[zedsdead]

By "mid" they really mean "late." Last year it was feb 23. In December it was like the 22nd or something.

They had a blizzard last year, I think it led to delays.

 

[Cytokine2014]

They had a blizzard last year, I think it led to delays.

Zedsdead, you've given me LIFE.
And a **** ton of anxiety lol

 

[Cytokine2014]

@WinterSoldier93, any insight on when we might hear? You were so helpful for the December date!

 

[Munty]

Here's to hoping we hear back this week (earlier the better).
Last year it was released on a Monday (23rd) following a delay due to weather. So I assume they normally shoot for the week before that? Totally making educated guesses at this point.

 

[meant4med]

I keep swaying from avoiding sdn at all costs next week to calm my nerves leading to this decision... Or checking frantically for any sign of news heading our way...

Plzzzz Vandy

 

[happyhippo1958]

That's like. tomorrow.

Edit: Sorry, just stating the obvious. I guess I did such a good job keeping my mind off of it that I'm surprised how fast the time has slipped by. Wow!

 

[Cytokine2014]

I've done so well with being chill for most of this cycle but tick tock tick tock


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[Munty]

I've done so well with being chill for most of this cycle but tick tock tick tock


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Yeah I kind of want to throw up. But I have two tests this week keeping me occupied. Each time I get a notification for this thread my heart drops (I say as I generate a notification for this thread). I just want to wait to be over...

 

[meant4med]

I just want to let both of you know that you almost gave me a panic attack when I saw several alerts on this thread... Lol. The anxiety is so bad right now, come on Vandy just tell us already!

 

[happyhippo1958]

We should call.

 

[Cytokine2014]

We should call.

Go for it! Sending anonymous support


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[happyhippo1958]

I called.
So they said that the admissions committee still haven't met yet for this second wave, and currently, it is a waiting game. I also wonder if they watch SDN. Because someone picked up on the first ring and immediately answered my question 😛

 

[meant4med]

I called.
So they said that the admissions committee still haven't met yet for this second wave, and currently, it is a waiting game. I also wonder if they watch SDN. Because someone picked up on the first ring and immediately answered my question 😛

Oh wow, that's not great. Did they give any mention of a time frame or hint to when the adcom will meet? Or was it more like you'll know when you know.. Haha

 

[happyhippo1958]

Oh wow, that's not great. Did they give any mention of a time frame or hint to when the adcom will meet?

Not at all, so I'm guessing its going to be late February. Assuming that they are still giving out scholarships, the scholarship committee will have to meet after the admissions committee tooo..... all speculation.