<p>@CaptTShannan last year my friend emailed his counselor, simply telling her how much Vandy meant to him and politely asking her to fight for him when making decisions. He got a nice reply saying, “I will indeed!” Then he got all excited.</p>
<p>His stats weren’t very special, and his test scores were in the 25th percentile, but he ended up getting waitlisted. I don’t know what happened, but I’d speculate his request helped him get not rejected.</p>
<p>@CaptTShannan @Juvenis I’ve interacted quite a bit with my admissions counselor by email, but generally just on questions about submitting things since I am currently abroad. Other EC’s include some high school clubs (theater and such), and quite a bit of volunteer work. I’ve been heavily involved in volunteering since I started high school. I finished high school with a 3.8something unweighted I think. My current GPA is like a 3.3 (super awful a haha) I think. Chemistry killed me last semester, and after switching majors I found out that the chemistry I was in was way above what was required, but it was too late to drop, so that sucked. My ACT was a 32, and I don’t remember SAT. I did end up visiting Vanderbilt fall of my senior year (I have family out there so I went to visit them and took the opportunity to see Vandy). I don’t know how much the visit and talking with my counselor helped, but my stats are seriously average so I guess it must have done something to end up on the wait list. I’m nervous that my lower GPA last semester and the fact that the only other EC I added to volunteering is study abroad might hurt my chances, but I figure I’ll never get in if I don’t try!</p>
<p>I have corresponded quite a bit with my admission counselor, and he is very polite. He also responds to my inquiries very prompt (within a day or two). I would say that over the course of the application process this season, I have had 5-6 concrete, productive email conversations. I have attached supplemental documents, updated him on a few things, etc.</p>
<p>While I don’t know my chances of getting admitted, I do praise my admission counselor for being so helpful.</p>
<p>Because I would think that they’re not AS busy as they were during the period of regular decision (RD) applications, my best advice would be to shoot your admission counselor a nice email or even give him/her a quick call to affirm your interest in Vanderbilt (something specific would be even more of a hook), to ask a question, etc. </p>
<p>I will, however, admit that while they’re there to assist you in the process and usually try to advocate for your as an applicant, I wouldn’t just email or call without anything of substance.</p>
<p>Again, good luck to all 
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<p>IDK, I just filled out the general “why transfer” question because it was all I asked for. My application is a mixture of strong points (GPA, LoRs, life story), “decent” points (ECs) and weak points (SAT, High school, pre-reqs), so it’s hard to know my chances</p>
<p>Is there any other way I could show interest now this late in the cycle? Vandy IS my top choice. :)</p>
<p>@Prospects80 email your admissions rep. It should help
Also, what are you stats?</p>
<p>Only like 2 weeks left until decisions!</p>
<p>Joy lol. </p>
<p>It’s going to be the longest two weeks ever. @Juvenis</p>
<p>@CaptTShannan @Juvenis I hope I’m not the only one who has already started obsessively checking MyAppVU…</p>
<p>@Juvenis realized just now that I never answered your question…ahah I’m in Portugal.</p>
<p>Lol that’s okay. </p>
<p>@CaptTShannan idk I’m not even thinking about it. I’m so distracted by school.</p>
<p>@jfcampos that’s awesome! How is it? Are you in Lisbon?</p>
<p>@Juvenis I’m in Porto! In the north. It’s amazing. An absolutely amazing experience. If you ever get a chance to study abroad anywhere…take it! </p>
<p>Hello guys, I applied to Vanderbilt too. Do you guys know if they are going to post the decision online? </p>
<p>GUYS! I just received an email saying I can view my decision tomorrow! </p>
<p>@galapin26 yes, they’re going to post it in your myappvu account</p>
<p>@macarons seriously?? I’m so jealous! When did you get your application in? </p>
<p>Thank you! @macarons Isn’t too early for decisions? Good luck! </p>
<p>@Celtic02 @galapin26 </p>
<p>I know, I was so surprised! I hope it’s not a glitch or something. And I submitted it Feb 1. </p>
<p>Okay I’m clearly late to this chat but I couldn’t help posting when I saw how excited everyone is! I’m waiting to hear back as well and I’m transferring from Northeastern in Boston as a Political Science major. Good luck to everyone!! </p>
<p>That’s probably why! you submitted it really early. I’m sure you are going to get accepted </p>