Vanderbilt Fall 2019 Transfer Thread

@ryd123 Not sure how long they give you until you have to decide, but if you get in you can also try contacting schools and ask if it would be possible to give you an early read. It does not negatively affect you, and it’s also not a for sure thing, but you should give it a shot. I know that Georgetown has given some applicants early reads for those that had Georgetown as a top choice but were accepted to other options first

Hi guys, I asked the AO whether decisions will be available before May 1st, and this is his reply: “It is possible you will hear by then. We usually do transfer admissions offers in waves, and the first one comes near the end of April. We also do another one at the end of May, so you should likely hear during one of those waves.”

Hope it helps!

Thanks! They told me the same exact thing in an email

@texmexhomeboy1999 and @PYW9898 My admissions person told me on the phone that they are just starting to look at transfer applications and that we should not be expecting the first wave in April, but more near mid-May. Who knows what is closer to reality, but thought it would be good to include this to the discussion :smiley:

If you look at last year the two big waves were like 4/26 and Mid-may. People who get accepted hear earlier

I’d be pretty surprised if the first big wave came in mid-May because that would be a pretty big change in pattern from previous years, and I doubt that the amount of applications went up enough for that big of a change to take place. I guess we’ll find out soon enough(:

@Ashtash Thanks so much!

I just applied LOL

I’m late to the game.

I just had a scholarship tab pop up on my portal next to “application” and “financial aid,” did anyone else have this happen?

I have the scholarship tab, too, but I think it’s been up for me for at least a week. I didn’t really think much of it.

Just noticed I also have it- does anyone NOT have it?

*There are no merit scholarships for transfers at VU. Could it be a need-based scholarship tab for future admitted applicants, perhaps, or just a nothing burger?

Mine popped up a few weeks after March 15th. I don’t think it means anything—unless someone else doesn’t have it

@IndirectProofs In your applicant portal do you see a “scholarship” tab? Please lmk

Good question!

I think the first wave will most likely come out on 25th based on previous years’ experience.

Definitely by 4/26 but as early as 4/19

I also have a scholarships tab. I don’t think it’s any indicator of admittance.

@karlmarxismydad I just received my portal and yes I do have a scholarships tab.

There’s your answer! We are all getting in - with scholarships! lol