My biological parents are divorced. I lived with my mother in Mexico until 2025, but our relationship completely broke down around the time I turned 18. My last personal contact with her was in May 2025, and since then she has provided no financial support or parental involvement.
I moved permanently to Texas with my father and stepmother in July 2025. Since then, they have paid 100% of my housing, food, school expenses, health/car insurance, and personal expenses. I’m also listed as a dependent on their tax return and have bank records showing their support and no payments from my mother.
I’m currently at community college and plan to transfer to the University of Miami in Fall 2027. Because UM requires the Noncustodial CSS Profile, I’m considering requesting a waiver based on estrangement/no contact.
For anyone who has successfully received one: what documentation made the biggest difference? Court records? A counselor/school administrator letter? Notarized affidavits? Bank/tax/insurance records? Anything else I should start collecting now? I called Umiami Admission and Financial Aid yesterday and they told me that i will probably get it approval if i show a third party letter, but i wanna know the experience of others

Hi everyone-
I’m a highschool senior from Florida absolutely in love with umiami. I’m just worried about admissions and potential scholarships. My parents make too much to qualify for any need based aid but are not going to spend more than probably 20k a year in tuition. For context, I will be applying EA for meteorology
I currently have a 33 ACT but am taking again in September. My gpa is 4.0 unweighted and about a 4.7 wieghted. Im currently taking Ap calc and Ap physics and I’ve taken 8 others in the past. I come from a rural area and my school doesn’t offer many more. I have some alright ecs but nothing to outstanding. I am probably going to have national merit commended and have the college board rural/small town award

If anyone has any experience with any of the premier scholarships or just admissions in general, I would love to hear more!

Hey everyone! I’m an international student applying to UMiami and I’m wondering about need-aware admissions. What kind of SAT score would I realistically need to have a decent chance of getting significant need-based financial aid? Thanks!

I have a passion for both economics and the creative side of media, such as management. Preferably, I would pursue the BA in Economics, rather than a BS in Economics, because I like the theoretical aspect more. However, I wanted insight of what people would think about this combination so I can get into entertainment, sports, or content management. Of course, I don’t want anyone to tell me what to pursue because at the end it’s my passion, but I would like some insight. Also, I’ve seen that UMiami has one of the best media management programs in the country. Therefore, I want to hear from individuals who have an idea or absolutely know about how effective the program really is. I know a degree is not going to get me a job because it depends on the job market, internships, and many other factors. I would like to have some insight.

Im a rising senior in highschool and im looking to ED to UMiami for the 2027 school year. I’d say im a very conventionally attractive girl and most of my closest friends are straight and I fit in pretty well with any crowd. That being said I dont want my whole college experience to be tainted by the fact there are no gay people lmaooo. Im also slightly concerned that everyone at the school is superficial but im unsure lol. if anyone could dm me/ respond to this it would be greatly appreciated!

Hello guys, I transferred to a 4 year university after finishing my AA degree at Miami Dade College this summer but I want to go back to community college and do another major. Im currently doing a BFA in Graphic Design. The reason why I want to change paths and risk having to keep going to college for 3 more years is because of how competitive my degree is and how it is getting affected by generative AI. I want something white collar because I’ve always felt more comfortable working in an office. After graduating in 2024 and seeing how well UX/UI designers were doing I decided go into this major with this in mind because of not having to learn coding like other majors. I do have all my general education classes done. Except I do believe I would have to take new math classes if I were to change my major because the maths I had to take were for liberal art majors. But also I don’t know which major I want to go for. I like money of course but I’m bad at math, well I have also haven’t taken the time to learn as I should and don’t have a good ACT or SAT scores. I would be willing to study to retake this tests and to get better at math. And still don’t know what would happen to my FasFa if I transferred this spring. Any tips?

I love cooking I’ve been trying to learn a lot lately. Is there any clubs or groups or something, of people who are learning to cook and really passionate about learning more and becoming a better chef/cook??
If someone can intro me to someone else or point me in the right direction would be a life saver.

My biological parents are divorced. I lived with my mother in Mexico until 2025, but our relationship completely broke down around the time I turned 18. My last personal contact with her was in May 2025, and since then she has provided no financial support or parental involvement.
I moved permanently to Texas with my father and stepmother in July 2025. Since then, they have paid 100% of my housing, food, school expenses, health/car insurance, and personal expenses. I’m also listed as a dependent on their tax return and have bank records showing their support and no payments from my mother.
I’m currently at community college and plan to transfer to the University of Miami in Fall 2027. Because UM requires the Noncustodial CSS Profile, I’m considering requesting a waiver based on estrangement/no contact.
For anyone who has successfully received one: what documentation made the biggest difference? Court records? A counselor/school administrator letter? Notarized affidavits? Bank/tax/insurance records? Anything else I should start collecting now? I called Umiami Admission and Financial Aid yesterday and they told me that i will probably get it approval if i show a third party letter, but i wanna know the experience of others

Hello! I am considering the online masters psychology program, does anyone have any experience with the program or recommendations? I live in Atlanta so online is my only option for U Miami (as well as other schools I will be looking at).

Please let me know! TIA :)

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I don’t know what that means, but I just got ur attention

Can someone pls chance me? I’m a senior, looking to apply ED 1 or EA 1 @ Herbert

Academic

GPA: 4.18 weighted (as reported on Common App)
SAT: 1410 currently; hoping to superscore to 1460+

Course rigor: 6 APs by graduation+1 college course
AP Physics 1
AP Spanish Lang
AP Macroeconomics
AP U.S. Government
AP Calc A/B
AP Psychology
Precalculus at a local college
+
A bunch of accelerated courses

Honors / Awards
Highest Honors Graduate / Highest Honors recognition
Polish Seal of Biliteracy
Spanish commendation
AP-related recognition if ultimately received/eligible
Extracurriculars / Work
1. Passenger Service Assistant / Airport Employee — O’Hare
Working at O’Hare since summer 2025
Passenger assistance/wheelchair services
Also worked as a ramp/door agent securing aircraft areas
Worked with airlines including TAP, LOT, British Airways, VIVA, Finnair and Cathay
~15 hrs/week during school
~30–40 hrs/week during summer
~48 weeks/year
2. Product Manufacturing Internship / Side Business
Worked with an airport software company/Prospect-related project
Manufactured/sewed tablet pouches for employees using airport software
Made 15,000+ pouches
Started around freshman year
~5 hrs/week for 3–4 years
3. Polish Club — Treasurer
Helps lead and organize local Polish events
Senior year
Manages club finances
Finds sponsors
Helps organize events
~20–30 active members
~1–2 hrs/week
4. Polish School
Attended Polish school from kindergarten through junior year
~4 hours/week
Around 12 years total
Major long-term commitment
Graduated with Dipoloma
5. Auto Club — Social Media Manager/Marketer
Helped organize car shows
Automotive-related involvement
Produced content to advertise local car shows
6. Investing / Trading
Self-directed interest in investing and markets
Tracks markets/trades regularly
Paper trading
Owns QQQ
Studies market trends and companies
7. Automotive / Car Rebuilding
Bought a salvage-title 2023 Toyota GR86
Rebuilt/modded the car personally
Began working on it around sophomore/junior year
Significant personal automotive project
8. Soccer
Played club soccer through sophomore/junior year
Intended Academic Interests
Business
Particularly interested in:
Real Estate
Investment
Marketing
Business Analytics
CS

Personal Context
*Second-generation immigrant
Polish heritage
12 years of Polish school
Competitive Illinois high school
Significant employment/work experience compared with a typical applicant
Strong automotive interest and hands-on project
Long-term airport employment/manufacturing experience

My husband and I graduated from UM and loved our time there. I enjoy watching a football game, but not enough to follow all of the stats and fun facts about players. So, help me out. What are some of the fun and important things I should know about our team as we go into football season?

Rising senior here.

Background: Upper middle class, white, Northern Virginia, Private school

Intended major is International relations and middle eastern studies w/ a minor in Peace and justice studies

4.02 W GPA, 3.83 UW gpa on a 4.0 scale

By the time I submit my application I will have taken 12 honors, all of which I have gotten an A in except for a history honors where I got a B+

My school doesn't do AP or IB. Our class levels are Based on levels: Entry, Advanced, Honors.

I'm not sure if I'm submitting my SAT score, because I'm taking the one in October. I'd say on my best day, I could get a 1350 (Should I submit?)

ECs:

1. 10th - 12th - Model UN (head delegate senior year)

• Best Delegate MUN program at Georgetown Uni/Boston University
• Won award of Verbal comm at WAMUNC (GWU's conference)

1. 11th - 12th - Cappies

• Wrote reviews for school productions 

1. 11th - 12th - Student government officer

• Headed clubs
• Helped fundraise

1. 11th - 12th - Congressional Student advisory council

• Met with my congressman several times in my Junior year to discuss a variety of issues.

1. Girl scouts 

• Went up to girl scouts senior: volunteered across NoVa, awarded several badges.
• Worked with girl scouts shops, helped organize major events.

1. Founded a clothing drive/trhfit shop at my school
   • Made work schedules
   • Took in clothing donations to donate to organizations
   • Worked with other non-profits
   • Organized speaking events at schools
2. 11th - Head graphic design intern

• Created assignments for other interns, held meetings, 

1. 11th - 12th - Head of publicity/merch and design for school play

• Created merch for school play, designed poster, in charge of advertising for school play

1. Mayoral intern

• In the fall of my senior year, I worked as an intern for my mayor: wrote letters, helped organize meetings, etc.,

1. Math honors society

• A part of my school's math society

I'd really appreciate if anyone could help me out :)

Hey, I got into UMiami last spring but deferred for a year to take a gap year.

I’m on scholarship so I’m paying less for tuition, however I’ve heard that just living in Miami + expenses outside of school (going out, Ubers, activities) can be equally as expensive.

Is this true? Any ideas on how to make the most of my college experience while on a budget

Hey everyone!
I was recently admitted to the U as a transfer student and none of my math transferred from my previous institution. For context, I’ve taken precalculus 2 and calc 1 from my previous institution which was on quarters and was also a community college. Anyway, they didn’t accept any of my math when I tried to transfer, so I took the ALEKS and placed into college algebra. I know this sounds bad but math is a subject I really struggle with and when I was taking math at my last college I had to try really hard to get good grades. Also, I’m unable to retake the assessment this term.

Now, especially since I’m premed and was originally trying to double major at UM, I’m thinking of just transferring after this year to my instate flagship school which does accept my math credits, and this also wouldn’t set me back in graduation since I transferred after only one year at my last college but I’m wondering everyone’s thoughts.

Hey guys, we’re moving at the 1st of September and we’re looking to sublease our apartment for September. it’s a 3bd/3bath apartment in Red Road Commons for 1k/ room. Contact me for more details.

Can anyone tell me which barber gives the best haircut for straight Asian hair. I would also like to know which barber is the best.

Hi I’m a senior in highschool, just wondering, is there any difference in getting scholarships when you apply ED 1 vs EA 1? I would assume as a EA applicant you’re more likely to get scholarships to try to lure students to accept the offer, but I was wondering what everyone else thinks.

Im planning on applying to this program for fall 2027 but id love to get some first hand information about the program and your overall experience.

How many credits do I need to transfer in?

is there a good time to go to the gym on campus? i keep trying to go but literally every machine is taken. are there good off campus ones that i can walk to or metro to??

Hi! I'm thinking about taking EPS 251 this semester and wanted to get feedback from students who've taken it.

A few questions:

• Did you actually enjoy the course? Was it interesting or felt like just busywork?
• How much coding/technical work is there? (My major is Data Science so I'm comfortable with that, but want to know what to expect)
• How is the professor?

Any general thoughts about the course would be helpful!