<p>Out of state students pay for their education at UVa in higher tuition. In state students, epecially from bastions of fiscal conservatism like northern virginia, continue to vote in assembly members who will not properly fund the institution. Northern Virginia also has the highest income per capita in the nation. Studies consistenly show the social capital for kids growing up in these situations (good schools, expectations, support etc.) make it very easy for them to succeed. One of the major argument for affirmitive action that UVa follows is that an underpriviledged applicant who had triumphed over many obstacles is much more impressive. Mediocre, yet qualified applicants from Northern Virginia will get no sympathy from me or the admissions office for not being handed admission to the University.</p>