How Vanderbilt Evaluates Applications

Vanderbilt shared which components of an applicant’s profile they evaluate in their holistic admissions process. Here’s a mini-infographic we made to explain it!

Vanderbilt evaluates this on your application: 1. Academic achievement 2. Standardized test scores, if submitted 3. Letters of recommendation 4. Personal essay 5. Extracurricular activities, leadership, and engagement 6. Demonstrated interest

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