Advice for my daughter

reesezpiecez103
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:58:21 +0000

I know where you’re coming from as well. It’s frustrating in my school (in CT), because many students also apply to UVa assuming that it’s a “safety,” rather than actually wanting to go there. If it helps, though, usually at least 5-10 students from my school get in, and not necessarily those ranked higher, even though only a few ever actually go there.

I guess you could have her work on her test scores and her essays - if her grades are good, but not phenomenal, then she can set herself apart with essays in particular.