UVA Supplemental Essays & Deadlines 2026-2027
University of Virginia-Main Campus, Charlottesville, VA. Every 2026-2027 prompt and deadline, verified against the school's own materials on August 7, 2026.
UVA Application Deadlines 2026-2027
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1, 2026 |
| Early Action | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular Decision | January 5, 2027 |
UVA Supplemental Essay Prompts 2026-2027
Under each prompt: what it is really asking, the mistake most applicants make, and the first question Jim asks you so the essay comes from your story, not a template.
- Describe a health care-related experience or other significant interaction that deepened your interest in studying Nursing.
300 words · optionalWhat they are really asking: What did you see in nursing that made you sure, and what did it show you that a textbook could not?
The mistake most applicants make: Describing a hospital visit in general terms. They want a moment, a person, and what changed in you.
Do this instead: One experience, told as a scene with a detail you could not invent: a nurse's specific act, a family member's care, a shift you worked. Then what it taught you about the job that surprised you, and how it connects to something else you do.
Jim starts by asking you: “Who is the person in health care you watched most closely, and what did they do that you cannot forget?” Answer it with Jim, free →
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University of Virginia-Main Campus admits 16.8% of applicants · SAT middle 50%: 1410–1540 · ACT: 32–35. The next step adds your activities or resume, then shows your estimate. An estimate is not a promise: essays and recommendations can move it either way.
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Does UVA have supplemental essays for 2026-2027?
Yes. UVA has 1 supplemental essay prompt for 2026-2027 (all optional), 300 words. All is listed above with word limits.
When is the UVA application deadline for 2026-2027?
The Early Decision deadline is November 1, 2026 and the Regular Decision deadline is January 5, 2027. University of Virginia-Main Campus has 3 rounds in total; see the table above.
Is UVA test-optional for 2026-2027?
Yes. University of Virginia-Main Campus's 2026-2027 testing policy is: test-optional. The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1410 to 1540 on the SAT and 32 to 35 on the ACT.
What is UVA's acceptance rate?
University of Virginia-Main Campus admits about 17% of applicants and accepts the Common App.
Can Jim help me write the UVA essays?
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Deadlines and prompts change. This page was verified on August 7, 2026; always confirm on University of Virginia-Main Campus's official admissions site before submitting.