<p>I disagree with sv3a - <em>Ivy</em> isn’t anything special, and UVA is no slouch academically. The students in the Echols Program are as qualified as any group of students at any Ivy League school, and, if they do well at UVA, they’ll have the same opportunities after graduation. HYP might be worth seriously considering (Princeton was my #1), but the others are so-so. For an instater, especially one who qualifies for little to no financial aid, the decision should be a no brainer.</p>