<p>I think yesterday’s emails meant we weren’t accepted in first round. We are waiting on Peabody and got the “please update the waitlist” email.</p>
<p>Until someone who applied for the engineering program confirms they received an offer off the WL I think it’s still foggy as to what the “first round” means. It could mean all the engineering slots are full and they won’t be taking any engineering students off the WL, or it could simply mean they are taking a longer look at WL’ed students in that program to get the right fit(s). Regardless, based on the May 13th response date, I think we’ll know the answer to this by the end of next week.</p>
<p>The first WL response e-mail come on April 22 and said to respond by April 29. The first “wave” of decisions were then released 6 days later, Sunday May 5. The second WL response emails came yesterday May 6 and said to respond by May 13, so if it is the same as last time, we can expect the next wave May 19.</p>
<p>FYI - WL Update on Vanderbilt’s Admissions blog:</p>
<p>Q: If we were not accepted in the initial wave, what is the likelihood of being accepted later?</p>
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<p>Q: Have all the emails for this round of acceptances already been sent out?</p>
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<p>Q: Did all of the first wave go out or will there be more this week?</p>
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<p>that does not sound very resassuring. i am so sad that i will not get into vandy off the waitlist. vandy is my dream school and i have wanted to go there so badly for so long. and people say to transfer but transferring is just not the same 
im so sad.</p>
<p>kmack320: As a parent, it saddens me to see you so down about this. As a reader of CC you must have come accross the postings which point out that a rejection of a school is not a rejection of you. You must pay attention to these postings because they are valid! And, as we all know, when you get down to the point where a school is rejecting close to 9 out of 10 applicants, there is more than a bit of black magic in the acceptance process. Furthermore, you were strong enough as an applicant to be placed on the Vandy waitlist, which means to me that you are a very accomplished person already with lots of potential to fulfill wherever you end up.</p>
<p>I suspect that you are a determined person, and that it is a big part of how you got this far. Draw on this determination to move forward to achieve the success that I know is out there for you!</p>
<p>As a parent I second what kaukauna is saying. Many times in life when one door closes another opens - and offers opportunities you never would have had if things worked out the way you “thought” they were supposed to go originally. Vanderbilt is a great school, but it is not the only place where “you” can be great. Start getting excited about the school you have enrolled at already. If VU comes through, then it was meant to be. If not, go and do great things elsewhere. Best of luck.</p>
<p>Kmack…I just wanted to say that my oldest was on the wait list 2 years ago, and did not end up going. She went to a great state school on a full scholarship. She hated it. She transferred and is happily ending her sophomore year at VU. If you really, really feel it’s your dream school (as my daughter did) then go where you can be happy, make excellent grades and invest in opportunities at your school. You may fall in love there and be totally happy. If not, you may take a different road to vanderbilt. However, if you decide to transfer, you will need professor recommendations so excellence and investment must be part if your game plan wherever you go!</p>
<p>thank you all for your great advice. it really does mean a lot that you guys took the time to write that out. yes, i am kind of disappointed, but as you guys said, i have other options. i know i can enjoy wherever else i go. thanks so much!</p>
<p>Hey, it ain’t over yet. Let them know you really want to attend! See if your guidance counselor can call for some information on how things are looking in general as far as the waitlist goes. I remember last year people hearing later into the month as well as in June.</p>
<p>Yes, it’s still not over. Let your regional adcom director know Vandy is your first choice and if you are selected off the waiting list you will say YES. They want to fill the last spots as much as you want one. Be the “easy button” for them. Also make sure plan B is safe and a school you will also be happy at.</p>
<p>There will be atleast one more slot opening up today…after many days/nights of discussion, my S has decided to email Vanderbilt today and decline their offer of admission. He chose to take a full-tuition offer in an Honors program at another school. My S has hopes of applying to the M.D./Ph.D. program at Vanderbilt one day, but the undergraduate tuition was just not an option for us (hence, the name “collegetimesfour” 
Though there is no denying that an education from Vanderbilt would be ideal, by choosing another school, he will have the opportunity to either finish undergrad in 2 1/2 yrs and study abroad for the remainder of his scholarship or he will double major. My advice for those not offered admission…take a much closer look into the department of your intended major at the school where you were accepted. There are resources buried within the departments that might not be obvious without a little “digging”. If you are one of the more academically talented incoming freshmen, the professors will be excited to show you the possibilities for advanced classes, research, internships etc. that will not be accessible to the general population. Your experience at your “back-up” school just might have been your best alternative all along! Good luck to all of the 2013 H.S. graduates!</p>
<p>Many thanks for sharing collegetimesfour! What school did your S end up choosing? Finishing undergrad in 2 1/2 years is unbelievable. I wish him the very best in his collegiate journey.</p>
<p>what school did your son decline from vanderbilt? i am on the waitlist for arts and science</p>
<p>He is a Chemistry major…Arts and Sciences. He accepted the honors program and full-tuition at Univ. of Pittsburgh. He loved the research that was being done in the Chemistry department, the caliber of the teachers and the flexibility that they offered to him as an incoming Freshman. He will start this Fall with only 3 classes shy of a Minor in Neuroscience (coming in with almost 60 credits) and will be able to begin his freshman year with Organic Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry. The four-year college experience is appropriate for our 3 other children, but this S loves academics and will benefit greatly by having the availability to start graduate school so soon. It’s also only 3 hours away…mom and dad are pretty happy that it’s so close to home :)</p>
<p>that sounds very nice. i am very happy for him and you guys. congrats on all of his success! also know it wouldnt be possible without of all your help and encouragement throughout the years. coming from a student, i know i can give a lot of credit to my success to my parents for all their help throughout the years as i am sure he is as well.</p>
<p>I don’t know about your admission counselor, when S sent in an update for a recent award and a recognition, the response was almost irritated. She was down right rude and acted as if we were wasting her time. I have not been happy with this woman anytime we have encountered her. At the college fair last summer, she was rude and told S’s BF that a 35 ACT was not good enough and that he needed to retake the exam. </p>
<p>Thank goodness, she wasn’t there at our tour - all the other admission counselors were most helpful and friendly. As a matter of fact - Everyone at the tour was very positive and encouraging. </p>
<p>When we followed up our tour with questions to our counselor, she just sent a link to a website and did not answer our questions. Now S sends an update about winning a regional academic competition and again she is rude.</p>
<p>If it were up to me, we wouldn’t have applied, but S REALLY wants to go to Vanderbilt. We know people who go to Vandy and they indicate that this woman’s attitude is not representative of their experience as a student.</p>
<p>Sorry for the vent. Good luck everyone. I hope we hear good news soon.</p>
<p>kmack you sound like the kind of student who would be an asset to Vanderbilt University. If I were on the adcom I would want you in my school.</p>
<p>Galazyfigment, what did the admissions counselor say in her rude email?! Thats terrible, sorry you are having that experience.</p>
<p>Sorry to hear that Galaxyfigment. Who is your S’s admissions counselor?</p>