Advice for my daughter

mmmargarita
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:42:20 +0000

I understand how your daughter feels…I’m in a sort of similar situation myself, except i’m in state so. Still, I’ve heard a lot of similar grievances. I read somewhere on CC that the kids who use schools as safeties and those who REALLY want to go there will be separated by the quality of their essays. If your daughter puts her utmost effort into writing an outstanding essay, it will convey her passion/enthusiasm about UVA, as opposed to the kids who just spend 10 minutes (well, a bit of an exaggeration). Also, try to form as many contacts as you can. Maybe email faculty/staff with specific questions (like the professors who teach courses that she’s interested in), or get in touch early with the admin counselor who reads from your area. I hope everything works out well.