An Admissions Dean Explains How To Apply To College

If you've ever wished you could sit down with an actual admissions officer and ask all the questions you have about college admissions, here's your chance. Douglas Christiansen, Vanderbilt University's Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions, has put together a 23-minute video addressing the most common questions students ask him about college admissions. Christiansen answers each question one-by-one in a relaxed and reassuring tone, demystifying the admissions process. My favorite quote: if you want to get into a good college, says Christiansen, "be authentic."