Vanderbilt Alternate Choice School?

ShopGirL2142
Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:51:40 +0000

You seem to know a lot about Vandy. What is your opinion on Peabody vs. Arts and Sciences? I realize Peabody has a higher acceptance rate than Arts and Sciences, but is that due to the low number of applicants or are the standards less rigorous? I realize applying to Peabody means you should have a background with children, but how much background are they looking for? I’ve come to the conclusion that if I got into Vandy, I want to take classes in both the Peabody School and in Arts and Sciences. However, I need to get in first.
I know you are acquainted somewhat with stuff in the admissions office. If I spoke to the admissions counselor for my area, would I be able to get more statistical information on applying early decision? I’d really like to see the early decision statistics in the same format that the website gives regular decision statistics.
I know Vandy is my first choice school. But a lot of people apply to Vanderbilt as a backup for their Ivies. Does the Adcom realize this, and do they admit (or would they consider admitting) more students so that they can get the targeted class size of 1600?