Vanderbilt University

(Nashville, TN)

Cornelius Vanderbilt had a vision of a place that would "contribute to strengthening the ties that should exist between all sections of our common country" when he gave $1 million to create a university in 1873. Today, that vision has been realized in Vanderbilt, an internationally recognized research university in Nashville, Tenn., with strong partnerships among its 10 schools, neighboring institutions and the community.Vanderbilt offers undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, education and human development, as well as a full range of graduate and professional degrees. The combination of cutting edge research, liberal arts, nationally recognized schools of business and divinity and a distinguished medical center creates an invigorating atmosphere where students tailor their education to meet their goals and researchers collaborate to solve complex questions affecting our health, culture and society.Vanderbilt provides a gateway to greatness, drawing the best and brightest students from across the nation and around the world. Vanderbilt alumni can be found in Congress, on the judicial bench, in the pulpit, heading corporations, conducting innovative medical research, writing for and appearing on the stage and screen, and playing in the NFL and major league baseball.An independent, privately supported university, Vanderbilt is the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee and the second largest private employer based in the state.

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Hello! I am a sophmore but I thought that it would probably be best to start looking at colleges I`d like to go to now(as well as others are doing), I actually dont know much about the school but from what I have heard from a few people is very good......could you tell me a little more about the student life both on and off of campus?
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    Hi Maya! Thanks for your interest in Vanderbilt! To join the Undergraduate Admissions mailing list and request literature, please fill out our online request form at http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/forms/mailing-list.php. For additional information, check out our website at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/admissions and our online undergraduate catalog at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/catalogs/undergrad. Vanderbilt students are very involved both on and off campus. Vanderbilt offers over 400 student-led clubs and organizations to get involved with as well as over 60 religious groups. To join the Undergraduate Admissions mailing list and request literature, please fill out our online request form at http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/forms/mailing-list.php. For additional information, check out our website at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/admissions and our online undergraduate catalog at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/catalogs/undergrad.
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I'm only a sophmore, but Vanderbilt seems like an interesting college. I tried looking on the website for admission requirements (in regards to what classes are expected), but I couldn't find them anywhere. Did I look in the wrong place, or is that info I need to request for?
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    Hi Alan! Thank you for your interest in Vanderbilt! In order to apply for admission, students must complete the following basic high school class requirements: 4 English classes 3 Math classes 3 Science classes 3 Social Studies classes (History, Government, Economics, etc.) 2 Foreign Language classes (In the same language) Although these are the minimum requirements, we encourage students to take a challenging course load, including AP/IB and honors courses, if available. Students who are most competitive for admission generally take the most rigorous course load their high school offers and 94% of students accepted for Fall 2011 were in the top 10% of their high school class. The freshman profiles for our most recent class can be accessed at http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/undergraduate-admissions-profile.php. If you should need further information, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (800)288-0432 or admissions@vanderbilt.edu.

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More Super Bowl connections from Vanderbilt. Did you see Hall of Famer Raymond Berry presenting the Lombardi trophy? He was wearing a Vanderbilt tie.

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Vanderbilt engineering alumnus Jonathan Goff will soon sport a Super Bowl ring. Goff has been on injured reserve for the Giants since fall, but he was still with the team in Indianapolis. You may remember we featured Goff in the spring 2011 issue of Vanderbilt Engineering.

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Take a close look at Hall of Famer Raymond Berry when he presents the Vince Lombardi trophy at the Super Bowl tomorrow - he plans to wear a Vanderbilt tie! Check out the story above to learn the great reason why.

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