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University of Virginia Visit Report by limabeans

Visit to University of Virginia in April 2009 by limabeans
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since August 12 2009 with 3393 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - It was April break. Crowded!

Campus Tour: Yes - see above

Overnight Visit: Yes - S stayed with his cousin in his frat house. Wasn't like Animal House...cousin had 5:00p class, meeting w/ some group from 9-11, and early classes the next day.

Classroom Visit: Yes - Welcome to a large school. probably 150 students there

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
Really disappointed w/ admissions staff person. She just wanted to talk to Va-resident student, and not at all interested in talking w/ us. Total turn-off. Reverse prejudice too, I felt.


Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Gorgeous. It's UVa.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Went out to dinner at local pizza place.

Campus Visit Notes for University of Virginia


Visit Description:

My son and I were expecting to be totally WOW'd by the school. It's a beautiful historic campus, but our visit was nothing what we expected. First, it was snowing as I drove down the road from DC. Snow in April?! Then, the school seemed so very crowded: classes, lunch, and just walking around. Mobs of kids everywhere. Along the way, I saw two friends hug each other, saying they haven't seen each other in weeks. (compare that to a LAC). Finally, the admissions person gave us a very uncomfortable feel. She was much more interested in talking with another in-state applicant than us and I walked away wondering if it was a bit of reverse prejudice. I'm sure it's a terrific school for some (my nephew loves it), but it wasn't for us.