<p>Hi MomWorried! </p>
<p>[UVa</a> does not use demonstrated interest](<a href=“http://uvaapplication.blogspot.com/2014/07/demonstrating-interest-for-uva.html]UVa”>Notes from Peabody: The UVA Application Process: Demonstrating Interest in UVa). </p>
<p>The surveys say that most students find the visit most helpful in making their decision to attend, but that can happen at whatever time is best for you. There are plenty of students who make that visit after they are admitted (our admitted student days are called [Days</a> on the Lawn](<a href=“Notes from Peabody: The UVA Application Process: Days on the Lawn]Days”>Notes from Peabody: The UVA Application Process: Days on the Lawn)).</p>
<p>On the student panels I’ve moderated, I hear students talk about UVa making them feel motivated to learn, but “cut throat” isn’t something I hear mentioned by our students. The McIntire School of Commerce requires significant group work, so collaboration is important here. </p>
<p>Now, I can’t help but throw in something I heard from a panel for admitted engineering students last Spring. I realize that your daughter is interested in business, but I think this is indicative of the culture here. A student said (and I’m paraphrasing) “We’re the ones who did all the work when we had a group project in high school. Next year, you’ll work on group projects with people who want to get things done.”</p>