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How to Write Your Way into UVA

How to Write Your Way into UVA

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

July 15, 2019

First-Gens First

First-Gens First

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

Spring 2019

2020 Insight

2020 Insight

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.

August 15, 2016

Opening the Door to College

Opening the Door to College

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.

Spring 2016

The Best Investment

The Best Investment

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

Winter 2015

The Engines

The Engines

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.

Winter 2015

Making the Case for College

Making the Case for College

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.

Winter 2014

Help for AccessUVa

Help for AccessUVa

Grant will launch new scholarships and fuel financial aid endowment.

Spring 2014

Aristocracy of Talent

Aristocracy of Talent

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

Spring 2014

UVA Answers Frequently Asked Questions About AccessUVa

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.

Winter 2013

Advice From the Experts

Advice From the Experts

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

Fall 2013

Admission Advice

Admission Advice

Summer 2013

The Early Results Are In

The Early Results Are In

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

Spring 2013

Getting Answers About Getting In

Getting Answers About Getting In

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.

Winter 2012

Admission FAQs

Admission FAQs

Fall 2012

A Moving Day before Moving In

A Moving Day before Moving In

A parent considers his daughter’s matriculation

August 20, 2012

Admission FAQs

Admission FAQs

What standardized tests play a role in the UVA undergraduate admission process?

Summer 2012

Admission FAQs

Admission FAQs

Spring 2012

Leaps and Bounds

Leaps and Bounds

Spring 2012

Record Breaking

Record Breaking

Spring 2012

Admission FAQs

Admission FAQs

Winter 2011

Voices of a Class

Voices of a Class

Admission essays from the Class of 2015

Winter 2011

Admission FAQs

Admission FAQs

Fall 2011