Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
University of Miami has officially removed its supplemental essay for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle. Students will now only submit the main Common App essay.
This is part of a growing trend among selective colleges. Schools like WashU, Tulane, UGA, and UVA (last cycle) have made similar moves to increase application volume and lower acceptance rates. UMiami is the latest to follow.
While the change sounds student-friendly, it actually makes the admissions process more competitive in practice. With fewer opportunities to show fit and stand out, your Common App essay now carries significantly more weight.
In this video, I break down:
- Why UMiami made this decision
- How it fits into the broader trend of colleges lowering standards
- What this means for students applying to Miami and similar schools
- Why strong applicants are at a disadvantage when schools remove ways to demonstrate excellence
This is exactly why having strong strategy on your Common App essay is more important than ever.
👉 If you want personalized help making your Common App essay as strong as possible, check out **CollegeMeister On Call** — my high-touch advisory service: collegemeister.com/on-call
See other important links below.
Drop a comment: Which school do you think will drop their supplemental essay next?
#UMiami #CollegeAdmissions #supplementalessays
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*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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University of Miami has officially removed its supplemental essay for the 2026-2027 admissions cycle. Students will now only submit the main Common App essay.
This is part of a growing trend among selective colleges. Schools like WashU, Tulane, UGA, and UVA (last cycle) have made similar moves to increase application volume and lower acceptance rates. UMiami is the latest to follow.
While the change sounds student-friendly, it actually makes the admissions process more competitive in practice. With fewer opportunities to show fit and stand out, your Common App essay now carries significantly more weight.
In this video, I break down:
- Why UMiami made this decision
- How it fits into the broader trend of colleges lowering standards
- What this means for students applying to Miami and similar schools
- Why strong applicants are at a disadvantage when schools remove ways to demonstrate excellence
This is exactly why having strong strategy on your Common App essay is more important than ever.
👉 If you want personalized help making your Common App essay as strong as possible, check out **CollegeMeister On Call** — my high-touch advisory service: collegemeister.com/on-call
See other important links below.
Drop a comment: Which school do you think will drop their supplemental essay next?
#UMiami #CollegeAdmissions #supplementalessays
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*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.*
