UVA has three admission cycles that cater to different situations. This can get confusing, but that’s okay! Below is a primer on early decision, early action, and regular decision at UVA. Application Type Student Deadline Teacher/Counselor Deadline Notification Early Decision November 1 November 8 By December 15 Early Action November 1 November 8 By February […]
Ask any student what the “right” extracurricular activities are and you’ll probably hear some similar themes: sports, clubs, service, leadership, etc. Press for anything more specific though and students’ interests will shine through: “I’ve played this particular sport for a few years so that’s a good one.” “I’ve always been curious about this club so […]
Sometimes coming to a new college as a transfer student can be difficult. Even if you’re used to certain aspects of university life, transferring often means adjusting to a different culture, a different city, and a different rhythm. At a school like UVA, this process can seem daunting. But with an undergraduate population of 16,000, […]
You’ve probably heard people say it’s important to be well-rounded but what does that actually mean? Dean J from the Office of Undergraduate Admission says, “We’re building a well-rounded class. In a well-rounded class, there’s room for all types. Some students are going to be rounded and others are going to be pointy. It all […]
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, things don’t go your way. Maybe you studied really hard for a test, but you didn’t get the grade you wanted. Or after being class president for two years, someone else won the position. Failure in all its forms is part of life. Sometimes when we fail we […]