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[shadysensei]

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When would the update to portal for acceptance will happen? Do they include the merit scholarship info too?

Later in January, unclear if the scholarship will be posted but they tell you on the call if you get one

 

[CheeesyBoi]

Is Vandy done sending II?

 

[babygunner]

Later in January, unclear if the scholarship will be posted but they tell you on the call if you get one

Oof is this for sure? Nothing was mentioned about money when they called me 🙁

 

[kobisquared]

Oof is this for sure? Nothing was mentioned about money when they called me 🙁

Yes, I sent an email the other day asking and they confirmed merit-based scholarships are only offered on the phone, and that redistribution of scholarships is highly unlikely because they give more scholarships than they expect matriculants.

 

[deleted1180326]

Yes, I sent an email the other day asking and they confirmed merit-based scholarships are only offered on the phone, and that redistribution of scholarships is highly unlikely because they give more scholarships than they expect matriculants.

highly unlikely but not a zero chance (delulu) 🙏🏽🥲

 

[TheRealBibFortuna]

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Yes, I sent an email the other day asking and they confirmed merit-based scholarships are only offered on the phone, and that redistribution of scholarships is highly unlikely because they give more scholarships than they expect matriculants.

As in they offer aid to more people than will actually matriculate? As in they could just redistribute the aid to the actual matriculants so that nobody pays full price? Definitely adds insult to injury for those of us not getting any aid…

Also, last year they sent the A emails 3 days after the calls went out. The constant waiting game is really getting to me.

 

[kobisquared]

As in they offer aid to more people than will actually matriculate? As in they could just redistribute the aid to the actual matriculants so that nobody pays full price? Definitely adds insult to injury for those of us not getting any aid…

Also, last year they sent the A emails 3 days after the calls went out. The constant waiting game is really getting to me.

Sorry, that's my bad for not being more clear. What I meant was that they do not expect all of the people who are given merit scholarships to actually end up matriculating at Vanderbilt. They don't have the funding to give full tuition to every single matriculant.

However, they offer need-based aid and will meet 45% of a student's demonstrated need. But this is separate from merit-based aid; need-based aid requires you to fill out FAFSA and CSS and is awarded in April, whereas merit-based aid is only awarded on the phone call.

 

[TheRealBibFortuna]

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Sorry, that's my bad for not being more clear. What I meant was that they do not expect all of the people who are given merit scholarships to actually end up matriculating at Vanderbilt. They don't have the funding to give full tuition to every single matriculant.

However, they offer need-based aid and will meet 45]% of a student's demonstrated need. But this is separate from merit-based aid; need-based aid requires you to fill out FAFSA and CSS and is awarded in April, whereas merit-based aid is only awarded on the phone call.

So for merit aid, they only give 100% or 75% scholarships, otherwise you get nothing. Then, if you qualify for full need according to their arbitrary assessment of the CSS, they award up to 45%? No wonder their match list is chock full of surgical subspecialties — I wouldn’t go into any other field if I was staring down $500k in loans, either.

 

[yen9374]

Has anyone's portal updated with the A yet? It's been ~3 weeks, I'm starting to think I hallucinated the call lol

 

[whocoven]

Has anyone's portal updated with the A yet? It's been ~3 weeks, I'm starting to think I hallucinated the call lol

I emailed and they let me know they’ve had some technical glitches - A should be sent next week!

 

[idh001001]

I emailed and they let me know they’ve had some technical glitches - A should be sent next week!

Hopefully the technical glitches were not mistakes in who they phoned for acceptance 😵

 

[shadysensei]

So for merit aid, they only give 100% or 75% scholarships, otherwise you get nothing. Then, if you qualify for full need according to their arbitrary assessment of the CSS, they award up to 45%? No wonder their match list is chock full of surgical subspecialties — I wouldn’t go into any other field if I was staring down $500k in loans, either.

Honestly gonna suck to turn down this school just because of lackluster fin aid
*especially since I really like the P/F clerkships

 

[dennasdc]

Mid-October interviewee here. Do we think there's any chance that an acceptance could be coming in the next wave, or I can expect a WL/R since I didn't hear in December?

 

[Dorodo07]

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Mid-October interviewee here. Do we think there's any chance that an acceptance could be coming in the next wave, or I can expect a WL/R since I didn't hear in December?

Don’t worry fella. We just pray and wait [emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]

 

[whocoven]

Mid-October interviewee here. Do we think there's any chance that an acceptance could be coming in the next wave, or I can expect a WL/R since I didn't hear in December?

They explicitly told us during my interview day in Sept. that if you don't get in the first round you're still definitely in the game for the Feb and Mar wave!

 

[lycheemango]

Hi everyone! I've heard through previous year forums that Vanderbilt prefers when applicants email update letters in previous cycles, but I haven't been able to find that info on their website. Does this still hold true or is there another way we should submit updates?

 

[Tibial.Tuberosity]

Would information about a scholarship be included in the offer letter? Or can it be given later?

 

[firesign08]

+1 OOS II !! LM 77 and I submitted my secondary in early August

 

[curlydoctor]

OOS II! LM 83. I'm so beyond thrilled rn

 

[cassidy_grace2325]

OOS II!! I'm shocked AND SO HAPPY!

 

[hermionegranger1]

Anyone cannot log onto their portal?

 

[Chickenpotpiesoup]

Congrats on the IIs! For those who got them, did you submit update letters? It’s probably too late but considering sending

 

[deleted1180326]

Anyone cannot log onto their portal?

try using the link you got received when making ur secondary application account!

 

[restingduck]

OOS II!!! Complete 9/12

 

[hermionegranger1]

try using the link you got received when making ur secondary application account!

Thank you! And good luck to everyone who received II today. So happy for all of you!

 

[cassidy_grace2325]

Congrats on the IIs! For those who got them, did you submit update letters? It’s probably too late but considering sending

I did!! Submitted in late November I think, I was told they value them!

 

[shadysensei]

Hi gamers, if you got the acceptance call in Dec, check your portals!

 

[TheRealBibFortuna]

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OOS II as well!!

Holy **** you swept, dude. Do you think you’re going to make a Sankey at the end?

 

[CheeesyBoi]

Holy **** you swept, dude. Do you think you’re going to make a Sankey at the end?

OOS II as well!!

The chef has been cooking

 

[TIN25]

nah i'll leave that to @interestingnickname (RIP) @Mr. Macrophage @meticulousex36 etc

Mr. Macrophage cleared house fr!!

 

[Mr. Macrophage]

nah i'll leave that to @interestingnickname (RIP) @Mr. Macrophage @meticulousex36 etc

edit: and @tren

I'm not making one unless you make one, friend! 🫶

 

[skubbie]

OOS II received 1/14 🙂 Submitted in july

 

[meticulousex36]

Holy **** you swept, dude. Do you think you’re going to make a Sankey at the end?

nah i'll leave that to @interestingnickname (RIP) @Mr. Macrophage @meticulousex36 etc

edit: and @tren

lmaooo curry keeping eyes on the prize, per usual

 

[solarflare1230]

Is it true that getting an interview here is basically a coin flip for admission? (45% post II acceptance according to admit.org)

 

[Hemhony]

I did!! Submitted in late November I think, I was told they value them!

Did you submit it through email or the portal?

 

[ecobio]

Is it true that getting an interview here is basically a coin flip for admission? (45% post II acceptance according to admit.org)

I mean not really, you have to perform well on the interview. Its erroneous to view past data as statistical odds instead of a trend.

 

[solarflare1230]

I mean not really, you have to perform well on the interview. Its erroneous to view past data as statistical odds instead of a trend.

My apologies sir

 

[ecobio]

My apologies sir

sorry im now realizing how b*tchy of a response that was HAHA clearly i am a different person when im hangry.... best of luck to you!

 

[shadysensei]

sorry im now realizing how b*tchy of a response that was HAHA clearly i am a different person when im hangry.... best of luck to you!

Very brat coded

 

[Chickenpotpiesoup]

do we think this week was the last wave? tracker def not updated

 

[Mr.Pinecone]

do we think this week was the last wave? tracker def not updated

I’m wondering the same thing. Do you remember what is said before 500?

 

[Mr. Macrophage]

do we think this week was the last wave? tracker def not updated

I think there will be one more

 

[Chickenpotpiesoup]

I think there will be one more

What’s your line of thought? Please bestow your infinite wisdom sir macrophage

 

[Mr. Macrophage]

What’s your line of thought? Please bestow your infinite wisdom sir macrophage

Before the tracker reverted to 500, it was ~582 out of the ~727 they interviewed last year. 145 is too large for a single interview wave, so there will be a second in the next few weeks 🙂

 

[deleted1180326]

do we think this week was the last wave? tracker def not updated

if at all helpful, the last day of interviews is feb 10th (according to the calendar they sent to interviewees via Box)

 

[solarflare1230]

Do later interviews have lower odds of getting in simply due to having less "A-waves"? Trying to temper my expectations since during my interview the Dean said we will most likely only hear back in March

 

[shadysensei]

Does anyone have any advice for preparing for the Kira Assessment part of the interview?

Be succinct in your answers, and be confident in expressing your ideas

 

[shadysensei]

Do later interviews have lower odds of getting in simply due to having less "A-waves"? Trying to temper my expectations since during my interview the Dean said we will most likely only hear back in March

Likely not

 

[TIN25]

Before the tracker reverted to 500, it was ~582 out of the ~727 they interviewed last year. 145 is too large for a single interview wave, so there will be a second in the next few weeks 🙂

Looks like the interview tracked was fixed, they are at 655 rn!

 

[blondemedgal]

Were there any important emails sent to accepted students between Jan 11 - Jan 24? My email was down and I am worried I missed something!