Admission 101
7 Tips to Tackle the Common Application
Whether you’re just getting started or putting the finishing touches on your application, these tips will help you stand out and make the process of applying smoother.
College Application Glossary
Applying to college doesn’t come second nature. That’s a-okay! Familiarize yourself with this glossary of terms to make yourself a pro.
A Letter to 2025-2026 Applicants
Nate Crozier, University of Miami Assistant Vice President of Admission & Marketing, welcomes high school seniors into the 2025-2026 application season.
Hey Fam, It's Application Season! How Can You Help Your Student?
If you’re a parent/guardian/family member, here's four things you can do to support your soon-to-be college student during application season.
Essay Writing Tips from Charles Cammack
Director of Recruitment Charles Cammack offers the 3 E's to essay success. Whether you're working on your Common App and supplemental essays, or just looking for some tips, see what can help improve your writing.
Which UM Admission Plan is Right for Me?
Application season brings with it the dizzying task of tracking deadlines for all schools on your college list. Let’s go through a bird’s-eye view of first-year fall application plan options at the University of Miami and who could benefit most from each one.
A Letter from Nate Crozier
Nate Crozier, University of Miami Assistant Vice President of Admission & Marketing, welcomes high school seniors into the 2024-2025 application season.
The SAT Goes Digital
The College Board has announced that their suite of assessments, including the SAT, will now be delivered digitally. What does this mean for students who wish to take the test for college applications? We cover the key takeaways you should know.
Five things to know when applying as an international student
With more than 100 countries represented on campus, the University of Miami has a dynamic international community.
Ways to Reduce College Expenses
We understand that college is an investment. We turned to our Financial Aid team to provide us with ways that could help reduce your college expenses.
Demonstrated Interest at the U, Explained
Amanda Anderson, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission, breaks down how demonstrated engagement factors into the admission process.
Top Reasons to Apply Early for Admission
At the University of Miami, we have two admission plans through which you can apply early, by November 1: Early Decision I (EDI) and Early Action (EA).
How to decide what colleges to apply to – advice from an admission counselor
Narrowing your list of colleges to apply to can feel like a daunting task. You will often hear people talking about a school being “the right fit,” but how do you determine that?
Higher Education Glossary
Those of us in college settings sometimes seem to speak a different language than students who aspire to be on our campuses. Below is a list, of jargon that you might hear during your admission process or time in college.
