So if a guidance counselor says no...

[UVADeanJ]

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It’s been said that over the years UVA has taken a disliking to kids from my school, as most of the senior class applies (and is accepted but doesn’t go,) and since we’re in-state, it’s not great for funding or something like that.

Oh my goodness, please don’t think this! This makes no sense at all! We read randomly…I don’t even think about how many students are applying from a student’s school when I read. The fact is that there are dozens and dozens of Virginia high schools that have many students applying here. What’s more, we don’t factor “demonstrated interest” into our review. We don’t try to gauge the likelihood that a student will enroll when we read. </p>

<p>[You</a> might find the blog pretty enlightening](<a href=“http://uvaapplication.blogspot.com/]You”>http://uvaapplication.blogspot.com/). Check my travel schedule (posted earlier this week). I really hope I’m coming to your school and can address the folks who are spreading that rumor!</p>

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I don’t think UVA is in the business of trying to offer admission to students they only believed would attend. Their goals are in admitting top quality students that will contribute to the university community.

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