Saw there wasn’t a page for Vandy 2020 waitlists, so figured I’d start one…
Did everyone get an email today to let them know if you’re still interested in remaining on the waitlist?
Son did. He’s decided to go off it and enrolled elsewhere. But if you choose to stay on, Vandy wants demonstrated interest. Act quickly. The email said as much, which means they track response time. I’d write a one page letter stating you will matriculate if chosen (or the strongest true statement you can make like Vandy is at the top of my list, etc.), any significant updates, why you’re a good fit for VB, and if you are a full-paying student, remind them of it. They are need-aware now. Go to an admitted student visit like Dore for a Day, and talk to the dept head of the program you are interested in if possible, and meet with the regional rep if you can.
Good luck!
My D got it. She isn’t sure she is interested because she is so stressed out about the whole situation and waiting. I told her that in a few months, it will all be over and it is worth the wait! I think I am going to reply that she is interested if she doesn’t!
Did everyone get another email? My D is still on it.
@greeny8 - Yes; two so far. Wonder when they’ll begin their first round of waitlist calls/emails…
@mamabear555 It seems from the past the first few days of May will be the first batch of offers. Will your kid accept if offered a spot? We are seriously considering it but my D is quite conflicted.
@greeny8 , yes, he will accept it. Although I agree, it’s not as easy an answer as it would have been at first, before choosing, and committing to another school. Where is your daughter committing to?
Also, is she on any other wait lists?
She got into the honors at UF and with her national merit it’s a full ride. Vandy will be full pay so I am torn between free and 260,000. The more we all think about it the more we question if it’s worth it. she already found a roommate at UF and she is starting to accept that’s where she will be and she is actually content with the thought. (Although a month ago she thought of UF as her last choice…funny how things change so quickly). Where did your son commit to? She is not on any other waitlists
@greeny8, our kids have very similar stories…just inboxed you.
Think there might be another waitlist update tomorrow? So far the 14th and 21st. Every Thursday.
My daughter is a freshman at VU now. She got off the waitlist last year on Mother’s day. When she found out she was on the WL, she sent in a letter of continued interest, 2 additional recs–one from her principal, had an alumni write a “letter of support,” sent her admissions counselor her new grades, awards, etc. It’s definitely time to be proactive.
Thank you @swimmom2020 my D has done all of those things except getting another rec. Happy for your D. How was getting a roommate late in the game?
Roommate is a funny story. Random, and she was placed in a triple! We both panicked! One girl comes from extremely conservative family, homeschooled, not even allowed a cell phone, laptop, etc. The two of them get along so well, they are staying roommates for next year (even though both had a chance for a single). The other roommate keeps to herself. A little tension there, but nothing major.
Most roommates match up on fb, but there have been horror stories from those matches!
Ugh a triple! My D would be bummed. Glad it worked out for your D. Right now she’s set for UF honors and she will get the best dorm, so hopefully if she gets in to vandy she will get at least a double. Are most kids matched up by now I wonder?
@greeny8, my D is a sophomore at Vandy. We’re from FL, and she was accepted to UF honors as well. Didn’t decide and put down the deposit on the afternoon of May 1st. She also had the option of Northeastern with a $25K a year scholarship in their PharmD program. Some tough choices for sure. She loves Vandy and was happy to be out of FL for a change. She had no problem finding a roommate on FB later in May when she started looking. Good luck!
Thank you @yellowgranite56 glad to hear your D is happy with her decision. My D would also love to be out of Florida and colder weather! Only time will tell as vandy is the only other option she wanted. Hopefully within a few weeks we will have a definite answer. The waiting and uncertainty is the hardest part
The wait was hard, indeed. But well worth it. D also had the best dorm at her runner-up school, and a full ride. But, I’ll never forget when she walked into the kitchen on Mother’s Day and said only one word, “Mom…” The whole family started screaming and hugging. I can’t imagine her at any other school. An older dorm, a triple room, random roommates–so worth it. We only live 20 minutes from VU, but have seen her only a handful of times. The students are more than just grades and test scores. They are a wonderful, diverse group of students. She’s an introvert and has had her share of social challenges in life, but at VU, diversity is the bond that brings students together. There is a place for everyone at Vanderbilt. Best of luck to her!
thank you so much @swimmom2020, the waiting is the hardest part. Is your D in a sorority? My D wants to join one.
I never thought she would, but yes. And THAT is a whole other story!