Chances for an OOS Student at UVA?

blueiguana
Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:56:04 +0000

Interesting Oculus. I’m sorry that you experience that kind of negativity. That’s not what I hear from my area, but it’s all relative, and could very well be the vibe in another group of parents even from my kids hs that I don’t know well enough to chat about college with.

The parents I speak with understand that UVa is a ‘reach’ for all students instate even if your stats say otherwise due to holistic admissions. It’s never a sure thing, and you help your student manage their expectations accordingly. Where we are the acceptance rates are less then 40%. We understand the concept of the ratio. The spots in the 1/3 ratio for OOS are never available for instate students in the first place. The competition comes completely from the number of students that apply in state.

I completely agree that the diversity is an excellent thing and adds to the university. My son was thrilled last year not only to have a rm not from his area of Va, but from OOS. It’s been a great experience for both of them.