Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
MAJOR UPDATE: A month after this video was originally released, University of Miami CHANGED its supplemental essay prompt for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle on August 1 to the following (notice both the full sentences that have been deleted AND the subtle changes elsewhere):
*NEW University of Miami Supplemental Essay Prompt (250-word response)*
Reflect on a community or experience that has influenced you—be it your school, club, team, or any other group that has played a role in shaping who you are. What significance did that community or experience hold for you, and in what ways did you contribute to it? How will you bring those experiences, values, and insights to thrive and enrich our campus community at the University of Miami?
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July 1, 2025 Original Video Description:
University of Miami has released its supplemental essay prompt for those applying for first-year admission during the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. Today I take a deep dive into the prompt and share how I would approach responding to it:
*University of Miami Supplemental Essay Prompt (250-word response)*
The University of Miami is situated in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, fostering a community filled with varied backgrounds. Our students come from an array of cultures, traditions, languages, and experiences. We value the unique perspectives each student brings and the meaningful contributions they can make. Reflect on a community that has influenced you—be it your school, neighborhood, club, team, ethnic group, or any other group that has played a role in shaping who you are. What significance did that community hold for you, and in what ways did you contribute to it? How will you bring those experiences, values, and insights to enrich our campus community at the University of Miami?
*Bonus: How to Differentiate Your Common App Essay*
youtu.be/qAmF4LvBFVM
youtu.be/7teGo1nh6fQ
youtu.be/jwGK_uUAhuQ
Size Does Matter: https://admissions.blog/common-application-essay-size-does-matter/
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*Learn How to Build an Extraordinary Extracurricular Résumé at http://ExtraordinaryResume.com.*
*Avoid 17 Silly Mistakes That Even Ivy League Applicants Make on the Common App at collegemeister.gumroad.com/l/nzbtj.*
*When you’ve finished your Common App and want to know if it’s as strong as possible, get My Pre-Read at MyPreRead.com/*
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MAJOR UPDATE: A month after this video was originally released, University of Miami CHANGED its supplemental essay prompt for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle on August 1 to the following (notice both the full sentences that have been deleted AND the subtle changes elsewhere):
*NEW University of Miami Supplemental Essay Prompt (250-word response)*
Reflect on a community or experience that has influenced you—be it your school, club, team, or any other group that has played a role in shaping who you are. What significance did that community or experience hold for you, and in what ways did you contribute to it? How will you bring those experiences, values, and insights to thrive and enrich our campus community at the University of Miami?
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July 1, 2025 Original Video Description:
University of Miami has released its supplemental essay prompt for those applying for first-year admission during the 2025-2026 admissions cycle. Today I take a deep dive into the prompt and share how I would approach responding to it:
*University of Miami Supplemental Essay Prompt (250-word response)*
The University of Miami is situated in one of the most vibrant cities in the world, fostering a community filled with varied backgrounds. Our students come from an array of cultures, traditions, languages, and experiences. We value the unique perspectives each student brings and the meaningful contributions they can make. Reflect on a community that has influenced you—be it your school, neighborhood, club, team, ethnic group, or any other group that has played a role in shaping who you are. What significance did that community hold for you, and in what ways did you contribute to it? How will you bring those experiences, values, and insights to enrich our campus community at the University of Miami?
*Bonus: How to Differentiate Your Common App Essay*
youtu.be/qAmF4LvBFVM
youtu.be/7teGo1nh6fQ
youtu.be/jwGK_uUAhuQ
Size Does Matter: https://admissions.blog/common-application-essay-size-does-matter/
-----
*Are you on track for selective college admission? Find out now at https://AreYouOnTrackToGetIn.com.*
*Learn How to Build an Extraordinary Extracurricular Résumé at http://ExtraordinaryResume.com.*
*Avoid 17 Silly Mistakes That Even Ivy League Applicants Make on the Common App at collegemeister.gumroad.com/l/nzbtj.*
*When you’ve finished your Common App and want to know if it’s as strong as possible, get My Pre-Read at MyPreRead.com/*
*Do you want expert guidance during the college admissions process? Work with me one-on-one at https://CollegeMeister.com.*
#umiami
#essays
#collegeapplicationtips
