The Vanderbilts, considered American royalty, had booked passage on the infamous ship. However, they inevitably canceled, reportedly when a family member objected to the plan. Unfortunately, one confirmed tragedy did strike in 1914 when George unexpectedly died following an appendectomy. Did the Biltmore Estate have slaves? In at least one […]
SUMMIT Ascent: This is the general admission ticket (SUMMIT Experience) plus the glass elevator experience. Online tickets start at $59 for adults and $53 for youth. Ultimate SUMMIT: This is the general admission ticket plus the glass elevator plus a SUMMIT signature cocktail by Danny Meyer. What is Summit experience? […]
To meet the challenge of providing training for entry into this exciting and growing field, Vanderbilt offers its undergraduates an interdisciplinary program of concentration in Neuroscience. What should I major in for neuroscience? A demanding major, neuroscience is quite interdisciplinary. You’ll likely be required to take a combination of biology, […]
Tennessee allows drivers to turn right on a red light unless it is expressly marked “no right turn on red.” Drivers turning right on red must come to a complete stop at the red light and treat it like a “yield” sign, checking for oncoming traffic and proceeding only when […]
The roots of popular music may be found in every pocket of the southeastern United States, but Tennessee has been, and remains, critical to the development and commercialization of popular music. Country, bluegrass, blues, southern gospel, and rock ‘n’ roll, all trace their roots directly to the Volunteer State. Is […]
An application includes many parts– letters of recommendation, a resume, test scores, etc. —that all tell your selection committee what you’ve done. Your personal statement is a great place to let them know who you are. Does UT require personal statement? In addition to standardized test scores and transcripts, a […]
You can major in pretty much anything at UT and have a good career outlook- it is a very well respected university in the southern US. Coming from New York this was not something I was fully aware of before attending. Classes are usually engaging and well conducted and most […]
The mission of The University of Texas at Austin is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research and public service. What are UT Austin core values? “The core values of The University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and […]
Short answer and essay tests can be the final section of a bigger test, or a test by itself. While both ask that you take the basic knowledge of a topic and state the key ideas in your own words, a short answer question may require a few sentences, whereas […]
Bluetick Coonhound. Smokey is a Bluetick Coonhound which became the official dog breed of Tennessee in 2019. Why is Smokey the UT mascot? In 1953, the original Smokey mascot was nominated during halftime of a UT football game against Mississippi State. The UT Pep Club organized a contest to select […]
The Common Application, however, does have a hard word limit maximum of 650, so if you use your Apply Texas Essay A for the Common App, be sure to shorten to 650 or less words. Common App won’t accept one word over 650. How long should UT Austin transfer essays […]
Choosing a College: What to Ask Alumni About Their School Why Did You Choose This School? What Did You Think of the College After Four+ Years? What Were Your Favorite Classes? What Did You Think of the Campus and Extracurricular Activities? How Did The School Prepare You For Your Career? […]
Neither the student nor the interviewer should feel undue pressure to complete the interview. The student will not be penalized for not having an interview. Does getting a Upenn interview mean anything? Yes. Time and again, Admissions Officers tell us how helpful the interview report is as they evaluate applicants. […]
November 1. When will I receive my admission decision? If you complete your application by the priority deadline (November 1), you will receive an admission notification by February 1, 2022. This notification may be a final admission decision or a decision deferral to March 1, 2021. Does priority deadline matter […]
Penn’s sports teams are nicknamed the Quakers after the religion adopted by William Penn, who established Pennsylvania as a Quaker province. Why did Penn become a Quaker? In 1666 Admiral Penn sent William to Ireland to manage the family estates. There he crossed paths again with Thomas Loe and, after […]