<p>I just found out that I am eligible for in-state admission because my noncustodial parent lives in Virginia, sp I’m considering UVa, hopefully as a match/safe match. I have no clue how selective in-state admissions…
I’m looking into a career in finance, so if anyone can provide me with some information about how the whole McIntire thing works, that would be great as well.
Having said all that:</p>
<p>Profile: Indian Male Junior at one of the most competitive schools in NJ (I believe we’ve been in the top 5 rankings for the past few years)</p>
<p>School:
Cumulative GPA: 3.875/4.0 (unweighted, we don’t rank)</p>
<p>SAT IIs (to be taken in June) -
Math Level II: 800 expected
Chemistry: 700-800 expected
Physics: 700+</p>
<h2>APs</h2>
<p>AP Calculus AB - 5 expected
AP Chemistry - 3 to 5 expected (hopefully a 5!)
AP Microeconomics - 4 to 5 expected</p>
<p>Next Year Courseload:
AP Bio
AP Physics C
AP Statistics
Single Variable Calculus (Honors) (class above BC)</p>
<p>Recommendations - Pretty solid
Essay - should be good, haven’t written yet</p>
<p>ECs:
-I’m an active member of my school’s model un team, most recently I won an Oustanding delegate award (2nd place) at Yale, and it is pretty likely that I will have a top level leadership position next year for our in house model un conference
-I joined our student run Amnesty International chapter this year, and am currently planning (with another student) a film festival to be held later this year
-I’ve had a part time job at the local library for 2 years, and am very active in the library program (I help out a lot there, helped develop a digital photography course for younger kids)
-I’ve played recreational soccer every year except this year (ankle injury) since kindergarden (I enjoy playing sports, but simply do not have the build to be competitive in anything like the varsity level)</p>
<p>Your scores are solid, and with the in-state boost, you should be a clear acceptance. I think in-state acceptance rate is 50%-55%. Even if you were out-of-state, competing with a 20% acceptance rate, you’d still probably get in. Here is my advice: train HARD over summer in soccer and try for varsity. Soccer is the best sport, my varsity team (best public school in AZ Go Hamilton) got to the semifinals in AZ and it made me seem like I was perfect in everything. It may even help you get into ivy league, not that those would be better than UVA, UVA is the best. I hate bookworms, and the people that get accepted to UVA are perfect: athletes students leaders. But thats besides the point, you’ll get in with everything you have right now, that’s my guess.</p>
<p>I guess I am giving you this advice cause I’m Indian as well and love soccer, and I lived in Flanders NJ (now I am in Phoenix AZ). I’ll be a freshman at UVA this fall. For out-of-state, I got in with 2010 SAT (720M, 620R, 670W). Yeah, sucky scores. But I am a national scholarship winner, state scholarship winner, so that was my strength. Your scores are superb–you should be proud–expect acceptance.</p>
<p>JP Stevens High school? That’s the only school in NJ I know that’s highly ranked. Anyway getting into UVA instate isn’t so difficult- your scores and GPA are more than enough</p>
<p>Also, McIntire is a two year school which you apply to during your second year. You have to fulfill some easy prereqs and have a decent GPA, etc, to get in. Of course, you’ll want to keep other options relating to finance in mind other than attending an undergrad business school.</p>
<p>Thanks cavalier AZboy and sv3a for your comments.</p>
<p>s3va, could you elaborate a little more on the McIntire system? Does it work like the BBA program at the University of Michigan, and how competitive is entrance in the 2nd year? Are there any direct admit options like at Kelley (IU)?</p>
<p>After two years in the college, one applies to the McIntire school. It’s not very competitive - the majority of applicants get in and the average GPA is around 3.4 (in classes that aren’t particularly difficult). I believe that graduate receive a BS in Commerce, with a specialization in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Marketing (and maybe other things, I’m not sure).</p>
<p>Can any current students shed any light on the diversity factor? I mean…Virginia is a little bit further south than most of the other colleges I’ve been looking at. Has anyone had a problem being a minority (indian in my case)?</p>
<p>Just because it’s further south than other schools you’ve considered doesn’t mean that it’s less diverse or more racist than more northern schools. The asian population is ~10%, and indian students are very much a part of campus life. You won’t have any kind of problem.</p>
<p>First of all, the Asian population is 13%, AA 10%, Hispanic 5%, International %5, and Native American about 1%. </p>
<p>Now, if by saying the University is “further south” implies a less diverse, racially charged community, then I would first like you to reconsider your impressions of the southern US. I’d say the University is 50% southern and 50% northern influence, what i call the best of both worlds.</p>
<p>Yes, U.Va. has had racial problems in the past, Yes, we are not as diverse as many schools in the north, however, I am amazed at the strength of our community that is proven time and time again through race relations. Typically, racial incidents aren’t inspired by students, but allow the University community to unite over a common purpose and to remind us that we are here TOGETHER to learn.</p>
<p>In addition, while your numbers look good, U.Va. turns down many individuals with good numbers. They’re looking to create a class… so when applying, sell yourself, talk about what makes you you. If its Model UN… talk about Model UN. We actually have an incredible Internation Relatoins Organization that hosts a high school model UN… find out more information on that. If its soccer, then pursue soccer. Don’t rely on the numbers… any student will tell you that U.Va. is amazing, and in some cases better than many IVY’s because of its vibrant student body.</p>
<p>anyotherday, as long as the OP is considered an instate applicant, he deserves to get in. Numbers aren’t everything, but with numbers like his, he should be in. That “class building” stuff doesn’t mean that kids who are clearly at the top of the applicant pool get rejected because they “aren’t interesting.” At least, I would hope that that isn’t how things would work.</p>
<p>Thanks for all your responses guys. I probably overstated the diversity issue, its just that I think I read somewhere on this forum that some kids were having trouble with it at UVA. It looks like I will definitely be applying to UVA this fall, as it does look like a fun place to be from what I’ve read here and on their website.</p>
<p>firebird: was the student at your hs an in-state applicant?</p>
<p>we are in VA. I know her stats are right, but idk there must of been a huge flaw on her app, given she was accepted to top-10s and is going to attend Dartmouth next year</p>
<p>I guess so. UVA has no business doing anything other than accepting such an applicant. Her application must have been flawed (or maybe submitted late?).</p>