Guide/04 School-by-School Supplements
Schools With No Supplements in 2026–27: UVA, UNC & Georgia Tech
UVA, UNC Chapel Hill, and Georgia Tech dropped their supplemental essays for 2026–27. What that means and how to show fit without them.
Chapter 53 of 862 min readUpdated October 1, 2026 Preview
For 2026–27, three major public universities removed their supplemental essays: the University of Virginia (except for Nursing applicants), UNC Chapel Hill, and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech said the supplement "was no longer a differentiating factor," and UNC said removing it simplifies applying.
No supplement doesn't mean no way to show fit. This guide explains where the weight shifts...
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What’s in this chapter
- 1Where the weight shifts
- 2How to show fit without an essay
- 3Don't skip these
- 4See it on the page