Accelerator Admissions

2010 Program Information

Program dates: June 4, 2010 - June 30, 2010
Location: Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management - Nashville, Tennessee

Program cost: $8,000*

Tuition
Program books and materials
All meals and snacks throughout the program
Activities and excursions

Housing cost: $1,000 (optional)

Lodging in preferred Vanderbilt residence hall. Students who already have housing arrangements in Nashville will have the option of living off-campus at their own expense or in a Vanderbilt residence hall at the added $1,000 expense listed above.

Additional expenses may include your travel to/from Nashville for the program and dry cleaning.

Application Process/Deadlines
Our new online application is now available! Space in this program is extremely limited. If you would like to begin or submit an online application, click here to create your MyOwen interest page. Call 615.343.6291 or email us at accelerator@owen.vanderbilt.edu with any questions regarding the application process.

Upon submission of your application, the Accelerator admissions committee will review your application and resume and willl contact you to schedule a personal interview (in person or by phone). Prior to the interview, we will need an unofficial transcript from current or last college attended and personal essay. Your official transcript and two letters of recommendation are required prior to acceptance.

Early Application Deadline: December 15, 2009 - apply by this date and receive a $500 "early bird" discount!
Second Admission Deadline: February 28, 2010
Final Admission Deadline: March 31, 2010

Admissions Process
Accelerator is a small, selective program comprised of outstanding undergraduates and recent college grads. In evaluating candidates for admission, we look for students who:

Have a strong record of achievement
Have a strong desire to learn and apply new concepts
Will bring energy and enthusiasm to this experience