How to Write Your Way into UVA

In college admissions, essays can serve as the tipping point. Here are some tips, pointers and actual essays that recently made the cut.

How to write an admission essay so good that UVA’s deans can’t wait to meet you.

First-Gens First

Students whose parents didn’t go to college become a higher priority

Why UVA is putting new focus on students whose parents never went to college.

2020 Insight

A look at UVA’s incoming class, by the numbers

Take a by-the-numbers look at the class of 2020 as well as previous classes, with data from the University’s Office of Institutional Assessment and Studies.

Opening the Door to College

Alumna creates largest adviser network in the nation

Nicole Hurd (Grad ’02) saw an opportunity to expand education to underserved populations. So she launched the College Advising Corps, now the nation’s largest college access program, here at UVA.

The Best Investment

The Affordable Excellence model is a good start for helping students in need

Alumnus and current graduate student Brendan Maupin Wynn discusses the importance of offering financial aid to students in need.

The Engines

Meet just a few of the people who keep UVA running

The men and women profiled here act as role models to co-workers and students. They're dedicated — no matter what. And each has worked behind the scenes for decades to help make UVA a safer, stronger place.

Making the Case for College

A conversation with Ian Baucom, the new dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

Ian Baucom, the new dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, believes that UVA can provide leadership in reframing the role of higher education in America.

Help for AccessUVa

Challenge grant boosts financial aid program

Grant will launch new scholarships and fuel financial aid endowment.

Aristocracy of Talent

University President Teresa Sullivan discusses plans for recruiting and supporting a more economically diverse student body.

UVA Answers Frequently Asked Questions About AccessUVa

Answers to some of the more common questions about the changes made to AccessUVa, the University's financial aid program.

Advice From the Experts

From getting in to getting a job, tips and services for life’s big moments

From getting in to getting a job, tips and services for life's big moments.

Admission Advice

The Admission Liason Program

The Early Results Are In

Admission office makes first round of offers

The Class of 2017 began to take shape when the University posted its Early Action admission results nearly three weeks ahead of its deadline.

Getting Answers About Getting In

A talk with Dean of Admission Greg Roberts

The UVA Office of Admission is in the midst of several changes. Dean Greg Roberts hopes these changes will bring more high-achieving students to the University and add more diversity to the student body.