More Flexibility, More Growth

Early action plan enhances admission process

Greg Roberts Photo by Dan Addison

A plan to increase flexibility and freedom in applying for admission to U.Va. will go into effect this fall.

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Letters to the Editor

‘Absolute Gem’

The article about President Sullivan (“Welcome President Sullivan,” Winter 2010) captured her so well I felt as if I were there at the University. I’m hoping I�

U.Va. developing strategy for increasing enrollment

U.Va. introduces early action for 2011 admissions

Admission FAQs

What topic should I choose for my college admission essays?

Every year, thousands of anxious high school seniors ponder that question. Parke Muth, U.Va.’s senior assistant admission dean, advises, “A good essay is not good because of

Most Superlatives

Entering class puts up some big numbers

Each year, the bar seems to rise for students entering the University. Take a quick look at the numbers behind the Class of '14.

Admission FAQs

What is a school profile and how is it used in the application process?

A school profile is a fact sheet about an individual high school. If a profile is available, the college counseling or guidance office will include this document as part

Got Questions?

New database combines academic, health and business books sections

A new database available to all alumni should be familiar to recent graduates.

In late May, EBSCO became active on the HoosOnline website, replacing the ProQuest database.<

Class Act

Talent and diversity mark incoming students

One inventor.

Two published authors.

A world chess champion and an award-winning actress.

Those are just a few of the achievements that distinguish

Admission FAQs

What is important to know about the college search process?

Spring is a pivotal time at most high schools. “Seniors, ripe with the excitement of college acceptances, are looking forward to new beginnings,” says Greg Roberts, U.Va. dean

News Briefs

Lisa Russ SpaarCharles WrightHighest Honors

President John T. Casteen III (Col ’65, Grad ’66, ’70) and J. Thomas Parsons, chairman of the department of microbiology, received the Thomas Jefferson Awards for

No Guts No Glory

My Path to U.Va.

The University of Virginia was never supposed to be where I attended college. For as long as I can remember, my mother had her heart set on my attending

Admission FAQs

How is the University using social media in its admission process?

How is the University using social media in its admission process? From dispelling rumors to engaging students in a new way, the University’s Admission Office has found a

Letters to the Editor

Addiction Research

I found the article “Targeting Addiction” (Fall 2009) very intriguing. I especially was curious if Dr. Bankole Johnson’s research (or even topiramate itself) is applicable to other

Carrying on the Legacy

Greg Roberts discusses his new role as admission dean

A Q & A with Greg Roberts explores admissions.