Colleges Dropping Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Full List
Georgia Tech, UNC, UGA, Miami, Tulane and UW dropped supplemental essays for 2026-27. See the full list and why admissions offices cut them.
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Georgia Tech, UNC, UGA, Miami, Tulane and UW dropped supplemental essays for 2026-27. See the full list and why admissions offices cut them.

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