<p>Sorry Fermat but I have to disagree with you. Yes my D was waitlisted at UVA and had to “settle” for Tech (we were in the same frame of mind as you then). And she majored in English (gasp!). She received a great education, classes were small led by terrific teachers. She got a great internship with Senator Jim Webb of Virginia (who to his credit prides himself on hiring interns in state) and now works for him as a Legislative Correspondent. So yes, UVA is more “prestigious” but my son who is there still has to fight for the classes he wants and other inconveniences of public universities (and the food is awful while it’s first class at Tech). The upshot is if you are a good student you will have success at any school.</p>