Cracking the Admission Code
October 1, 2024
Join College Compass and College Contact for a Q&A with undergraduate students as they answer questions about the admissions process and share tips from their own college search experiences. College Contact, founded in a UVA dorm room, is a college advising company that matches high school students to top-performing undergraduates.
Crafting Successful College Admission Essays
September 17, 2024
Join College Compass and College Solutions to learn the myths, tips, and tricks behind crafting successful college essays. Take away unique insight and practical feedback for how to make your essay dynamic and effective.
Parenting Through the Process
September 11, 2024
Join Macy Lenox, Special Advisor on Admission and Strategy; Tim Davis, Associate Professor of Leadership & Public Policy, and College Compass in a conversation on how parents can best support their student through the college application process.
The College Search Process: Where to Begin
May 23, 2023
The college search process can be daunting and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! Alison Smith (Associate Director of the UVA Alumni Association’s College Compass) shares tips for how to begin the college search process, and current UVA students shed light on their personal experiences. This session is ideal for sophomores, juniors, and their families.
Planning for Summer
April 27, 2023
Ever wondered what colleges are interested in seeing students do over their summer break? Tiffany Perry (Assistant Director of the UVA Alumni Association’s College Compass) and Macy Lenox (Associate Dean of Undergraduate Admission) discuss tips for planning for a productive summer. This session is ideal for sophomores, juniors, and their families.
Application Tips from Students
October 19, 2022
The college application process can be intimidating for high school students, and sometimes advice from parents and adults isn’t as helpful as what fellow students have to say. Join the UVA Alumni Association College Compass team as the facilitate a panel of current UVA students sharing tips, resources, and advice as they reflect on their own college application experience.
All About the Admission Cycles
October 12, 2022
Join the UVA Alumni Association’s College Compass team and the UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission for a discussion about UVA’s three admission cycles (Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision) and the admission timeline.
Parenting Through the Application Process
October 5, 2022
Join Macy Lenox, Associate Dean of Admission, in a conversation on how parents can best support their student through the college application process. Based on her personal experience, Dean Lenox will offer advice that may help as your student prepares to apply in the months or years ahead.
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Student Experience
July 28 2022
Current and recently graduated UVA students share their experiences as Asian American and Pacific Islanders at the University of Virginia.
UVA Student Life
July 6, 2022
A survey of different aspects of student life at UVA. From academics to activities, our experts—current UVA students—take to the screen to answer your questions about what it means to be a student at UVA in 2022.
All About Kinesiology
April 14, 2022
Hear from a current student in Kinesiology about academics, balancing everything, general advice and more.
All About the School of Nursing
April 13, 2022
Hear from current students in Nursing about academics, balancing everything, general advice and more.
All About the School of Architecture
April 13, 2022
Hear from a current student in Architecture about academics, balancing everything, general advice and more.
All About the College of Arts & Sciences
April 12, 2022
Hear from current students in the College about academics, balancing everything, general advice and more.
All About the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
April 12, 2022
Hear from current students in the School of Engineering about academics, balancing everything, general advice and more.
Insights into the Black Student Experience
April 6, 2022
Hear from Ridley Scholars as they talk about their experiences with the scholars program as well as their experiences as Black students at Virginia.
Student Activities Panel
March 23, 2022
Hear from current UVA students about clubs and organizations around Grounds.
Financing College: A Q&A with UVA Student Financial Services
March 7, 2022
Understanding college costs and financial aid is an important part of the college search process. Watch this webinar for tips on how and when to apply, as well as information about what financial support really means. You’ll also learn about the financial resources available at UVA and the aid processes used by universities broadly.
All About Admission Cycles
October 6, 2021
Listen to a panel discussion featuring UVA Associate Dean Macy Lenox and Admission Counselor Terrance Maynard on UVA’s three application cycles: Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision.
Legacy Link & the Student Experience
August 11, 2021
Hear from UVA students about what it’s like to attend UVA!
Alumni Family Days: The Art of Essay Writing
July 15, 2021
Develop skills to craft a strong personal statement as admission experts offer practical advice on the art of writing the college essay.
Alumni Family Days: Where to Begin
June 17, 2021
Learn about the Common Application and how colleges make admission decisions so students can craft the best application possible.
Financing College: The Search for Scholarships and the Student Perspective
June 15, 2021
UVA scholars discuss their search process and how scholarships have enabled them to broaden their horizons at the University.
Financing College: A Q&A with Student Financial Services
June 14, 2021
Student Financial Services answers your questions about financial aid including how and when to apply and what financial support really means.
Researching Research featuring the Undergraduate Research Network
June 9, 2021
The Undergraduate Research Network tackles your questions and shares opportunities for student research at UVA.
Alumni Family Days: The College Search Process
May 13, 2021
The UVA Office of Undergraduate Admission explores strategies and shares student experiences with the application process.
All About Student Organizations, Part 2
April 20, 2021
Latinx Student Alliance, Resident Advisors, Roosevelt Society, Charlottesville Debate League, Theatre and Music performance groups, Student Council, ER Scribe and research programs, and others!
All About Student Organizations, Part 1
April 19, 2021
University Guides, University Dance Club, Queer Student Union, Madison House, Jefferson Society, Cavalier Daily, and others!
All About Kinesiology
April 16, 2021
All About the School of Nursing
April 15, 2021
All About the School of Architecture
April 14, 2021
All About the School of Engineering
April 13, 2021
All About the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
April 12, 2021
Insights into the Black Student Experience
March 10, 2021
Hear from some of UVA’s Ridley Scholars as they share their experiences as Black students at UVA and to answer questions about aspects of academic and student life on Grounds.