Meklit Abera
Professor Weaver
English 1102
March 10th, 2022
summary
Vanderbilt University is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1873 that was named after shipping and rail mogul Cornelius Vanderbilt. It is a nationally and internationally known center for intellectual research, informed and innovative teaching, and service to the community and society. Since its founding in 1873 as an institution dedicated to “strengthening the relationships which should exist between all portions of our common country,” Vanderbilt University has maintained a tradition of academic accomplishment intertwined with a distinct culture of collaboration and collegiality.
Analysis
Audience and Imagining ideal readers would greet a first-time visitor to the Vanderbilt University website. The university does not target a single audience, but rather a diverse group of students from various backgrounds who plan to attend this university. They have ideal readers in mind that they attempt to reach. Vanderbilts website captivates viewers by using the rhetorical style of logos to generate more interest in beneficial techniques to capture viewers and inspire them to think about the future decision they are going to make. This is the statement they use to welcome first-time viewers to their website “This is a community of learning dedicated to the fulfillment of human potential. This is Vanderbilt.”(Vanderbilt).
The use of intended readers as a rhetorical technique by Vanderbilt is a useful approach to structure the website in order to target the community they intended to recruit, which was mainly undergraduates, transfer students, and master’s students. The University is concerned with more than simply higher education; it also has a sporting facility and cutting-edge laboratories. They also allow students to seek specific clubs and activities that aid in the development of social skills that benefit the environment at both the institution and the wider community(Vanderbilt, about). This allows students to participate in school-based activities that benefit the environment and include the community. The Imagining Ideal Readers that the school seeks are students exploring various career options at the University, which includes ten schools and colleges covering everything from humanities to music to engineering.
The goal of Vanderbilt is to serve the local and worldwide communities as a center for academic research and informed creative education. With the same depth of soul and audacity of imagination. Its acceptance rate is 9.6 percent (Vanderbilt, admissions). This means that just 10 out of a hundred submissions are approved. This demonstrates that the institution is extremely selective. Vanderbilt does not utilize standardized tests or grade point average restrictions since they have a comprehensive admissions process. They examine all aspects of the application, not just academic profiles, to learn about the applicant’s passions, accomplishments, and interests, both academic and non-academic. Applicants can use Common App, QuestBridge, or the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success to submit their applications, as long as they select the application system that is appropriate for them. While there are numerous aspects to consider while submitting a college application, candidates should focus on the following: GPA standards, SAT and ACT testing requirements, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation. (Vanderbilt, admissions)
Transfer students, on the other hand, come to Vanderbilt from all around the United States and internationally. While their backgrounds differ, Vanderbilt transfers are united by a desire to take advantage of the many academic and co-curricular possibilities available at their new school. Our transfer students’ unique stories help to make the Vanderbilt community a vibrant and varied environment to learn and flourish(Vanderbilt, admissions).In terms of housing, Vanderbilt has With 30 residence halls, 18 dining places, more than 475 interest clubs, 35+ club and varsity teams, and the whole city of Nashville right in our backyard, Vanderbilt students have nearly unlimited chances to establish community, uncover their interests, and make a difference(Vanderbilt, campus life).
To enlighten, the author considers their ideal reader to be persuaded to join by allowing past and current students as well as faculty to describe their stay at the institution on the Academics page of the website, stating their contribution to many disciplines of their community, and by assuring their ideal student by emphasizing how much guidance and encouragement this university offer and will continue to provide to all students and can help them achieve their goals. The website also offers a reference at the bottom of the page for the ideal reader to locate the university’s social media and interact with other students, as well as stay up to date on campus news
Response
If the opportunity came, would I accept an offer to attend this university? Yes, anyone who wants to open a decent door for their future wouldn’t want to miss out on the chance to enroll in this university because it is dedicated to providing a clear professional path for its students while also going above and beyond in providing you with the opportunity to be challenged and succeed in your field. The institution is more prestigious than most other universities in the South in terms of history and academic standing. Having a Vanderbilt degree can seem great on resumes when you need to display your qualifications when searching for a job. On the other hand, being social is an important aspect of student life, and Vanderbilt is a diverse campus with many opportunities to engage! Last but not least, Vanderbilt has a great reputation.
work cited
“Vanderbilt University.” Vanderbilt University, 2019, www.vanderbilt.edu/.