<p>Also, as an OOS student I got in with a 2100 SAT (I also had a 32 ACT that was never sent). For OOS students in fact, I think the essay is one of the most critical items.</p>
<p>From what I’ve seen from statistics actually, UVA will admit high-GPA students with not so top SAT scores (when moderated by good rank and when inflation is compensated for), but they won’t be as kind the other way round. You’re on the right track.</p>
<p>What I did was also take a bunch of dual-enrollment courses – that could help, if you don’t mind the tighter schedule and extra workload.</p>