<p>Princedog - I’m chosing to stay in the VA education system for many reasons. First, I’ve already seen this type of stuff go on. In Fairfax County Public Schools, preference is given to all sorts of students, from learning disabled students to the super smart students. I still turned out A-OK. Secondly, I’m applying to transfer to the E-school, which isnt under the agreement yet. And honestly, I doubt the E-school will ever get a heavily increased number from CCs (Dean J - are there a lot of E-school transfers from CCs?). And lastly, lets take a step back and look at UVa. We’ve all been bashing it left and right, but in the end, its still UVa. Still in the top 25 schools of the US. Still world-reknown. And it’s instate tuition and 2 hours from home for me =) Damn, I can’t think of a better reason to not apply other than the academics are not only top-notch, but the E-school curriculum fits me perfectly. I want a liberal-arts education on top of my engineering degree, and UVa makes that happen. I love C’ville, I love the campus, and frankly, I’m going to be heartbroken if I dont get in, because there’s no question in my mind that I wouldn’t attend. Top notch students will still apply there, and UVa will still be known in VA as “THE school to attend”. I just think that the agreement is unfair to other transfers who have worked their butt off to get in.</p>
<p>Dean J - Yes, I understand that the Admissions Office did not create this plan. Thats why I hate the fact that you’re the only university rep on here, because it seems very unfair to harp on your about this. But I think I speak for everyone when I say we’re glad that someone form UVa can let us see everything from the inside. =)</p>