Vanderbilt University Fall 2011 Transfer Thread

<p>@Amandarin</p>

<p>That is no problem, and I apologize for asking. I can, however, offer you the following information. I hope that it helps, and I pray that your appeal is granted.</p>

<p>The Vanderbilt blog says two things about appeals, the first is:</p>

<p>Appeals
[LINK: <a href=“http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/vandybloggers/2011/01/updates-for-ed-ii-rd-and-transfer-students/][/url”>Updates for ED II, RD, and Transfer Students | The Vandy Admissions Blog | Vanderbilt University][/url</a>]</p>

<p>If you wish to appeal a decision, see my previous blog for details. I would like to reiterate that there is no timeline for appeals. You may appeal at any point this admissions cycle and we will return an appeal decision as soon as we can convene a committee and render a decision.</p>

<p>I would also like to reiterate that decision reversals are extraordinarily rare. My Associate Director who is working on her 14th year at OUA says she has only seen a few occur in those 14 years. The reason? We give your file the upmost consideration the first time around. Decisions only change when significant facts of the file change.</p>

<p>The second is:</p>

<p>I received my Early Decision I letter and I would like to appeal the decision, how can I do so?
[LINK: <a href=“http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/vandybloggers/2010/12/happy-holidays/][/url”>http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/vandybloggers/2010/12/happy-holidays/][/url</a>]</p>

<p>If you were did not receive admission through our ED I process and wish to appeal the decision you can do so through our formal channels.</p>

<p>First, you write a letter to the Dean of Admissions, Dr. Douglas Christiansen requesting an appeal. In this letter you must include new information that you believe, once considered, may change the decision. We do not dictate what “new information” means; I recommend you talk this over with your guidance counselor at school. After your formal letter arrives, the Dean will chair a committee that reviews both your application with the new information included. The committee makes a final decision and will send you a letter informing you of that decision.</p>

<p>There is no timeline for this process. If you wish to appeal your decision you may do so at any point this admissions cycle. We will review the appeal in a timely manner and return a decision to you in as soon as possible.</p>

<p>Historically, very few appeals result in a favorable decision for the candidate. The reason behind this is that we gave each file a thorough review the first time around. New information included in the appeal would need to significantly change the way we view your file in order for us to change the decision. Once again, I cannot tell you what type of information is “significant”; as with admissions in general, the x-factor varies for each student, so use your discretion.</p>

<p>These stats are all over the place… so, I have no idea if I have a shot or not.</p>

<p>@joeschmoe,
Did you send your ACT?</p>

<p>no i didn’t. i applied to UNC and didnt send either and still got in :confused: haha so im not sure if it is a big deal i didnt. my SATs were kind of low with a 1230/1780</p>

<p>Hey guys, I got waitlisted.</p>

<p>3.85 GPA, 62 units completed and 14 in progress (All A’s)
They said they would like my spring grades when they’re available.
I applied from a C.C.C. about 45 mins from L.A. </p>

<p>Are they pretty good about admitting waitlist students?</p>

<p>@class</p>

<p>I know what you mean, dude. My letter isn’t supposed to be mailed until May, gah. I’ve got a disciplinary issue from high school that I feel may axe my application even before anything else :.</p>

<p>@WunNyne</p>

<p>Thank you for posting your stats. And yes, as others have mentioned, Vanderbilt has accepted a great number of wait listed applicants from the past who had their spring grades requested.</p>

<p>I wish you the best of luck.</p>

<p>@godricgryffindor
Ahhh dont be sorry! Im just bitter because I got rejected for lehigh yesterday haha </p>

<p>I really hope it’s granted also :confused: I’ve currency got a 4.0 and I think first semester was a 3.2 but I was also diagnosed with lupus, had mono AND my parents were going through a MESSY divorce </p>

<p>So there are basic stats but thanks for the links!</p>

<p>@GodricGryffindor</p>

<p>Thanks! Yea, i hope it all works out.</p>

<p>Ahh
Accepted.
GPA is ~3.78 w/ midterms
ACT was 29.</p>

<p>Congrat 2013!! Why oh WHY is mine going to take so long? I’m a nervous wreck. This isn’t cool.</p>

<p>@keloughr thanks. I hope you find out/ get in soon!</p>

<p>Anyway, I only have until May 6 to decide, but GU doesn’t give out decisions until late May. I think someone already asked this, but what do I do?</p>

<p>@classof2013</p>

<p>Congrats. My stats have been pretty similar to all of those that were posted. I hope I get in, but the 2-3 week wait is killing me. :. I find out about W&M on Saturday, and if I don’t get in W&M, I probably won’t get into Vanderbilt.</p>

<p>Anyway, to answer your question — ask Vanderbilt for an extension. If they don’t grant one, you may have to double deposit.</p>

<p>@godric, I’m sure you’ll be fine.</p>

<p>And vandy sounded really adamant about their extension policy.
And, isn’t. Double depositing not allowed?</p>

<p>@theclassof2013</p>

<p>It’s not allowed? Srsly? That’s news to me. Is that just a Vanderbilt policy or is that something national?</p>

<p>Double depositing for transfers is more accepted, especially when we are required to deposit before we find out about all of our options lol. With this may 6th deadline, I might have to also</p>

<p>I’m going to make the deposit even though I’m awaiting a decision from Northwestern. However, Northwestern generally doesn’t release decisions until late June so I’ll take the chance of losing 400 bucks.</p>

<p>I will call vandy and ask I guess.</p>

<p>@theclassof2013</p>

<p>Can you tell us what they say for future reference? Thanks</p>

<p>@amandarin: I just got a letter from lehigh also but they told me they wanna see my spring grades and I won’t hear any decision til June! Makes me less hopeful for vandy now…</p>