UVA2006

Is being in the Echols program really that great? I mean...you can just get good scores on APs and pass your requirements that way right. And if you register for classes ASAP, you'll have good chances of getting a spot in a popular course?

qx3kbenzene

In terms of registration, it's not really a matter of when you want to register, but more of when you're assigned to register.

Most people I know register when they're allowed online. This is what is meant by early registration; that the date on which you're allowed to begin registration is before other people's allowed dates.

So if you're assigned to register starting at 9AM on 9/2, you would be able to log in online on or after 9:00AM. And if you're allowed to register at 3PM on 9/4, then you can only register after that time and after other people have registered.

For small, popular classes (15-20ppl), the spots will be filled within the first day, if not the first hour when registration starts.

But you can course action into certain classes if you do not get registered for them. Unfortunately, some professor do not take any more people than those who were able to register online.

UVA2006

What about AP credits/Echols and special "advising"? And also, do echols people get to choose whether they go in a room or a suite?

baggins

Echols freshmen dorms are newer. I haven't seen the older ones but the one my sis lives in is a suite and the rooms in there are pretty big. She says some of her non echols friends can barely walk around in their rooms.

cavalier302

baggins, Echols/Rodman dorms aren't anything special. They're just Alderman Road dorms (Webb, Maupin, and part of Watson) that have been designated as scholar dorms. All Alderman Road residences have suites with common rooms and somewhat large bedrooms.