<p>Globe, UVa certainly has a strong and vibrant history. The falling socioeconomic trend that has occured at UVa over the past three to five years is alarming. In fact, I recall seeing UVa’s enrollment of low-income students around 12-15% only a few years ago. </p>
<p>Offering up a free education to low-income students in the form of grants is a great solution and will attract many. Although, I was saddened to see that this will be at the expense of rising tuition rates. </p>
<p>While this is a quick fix, the administration needs to look at the internal systemic issues that created this situation. </p>
<p>Perhaps admissions has been placing too much emphasis on academic stats, i.e., GPA and SAT, and not on life situations that may have contributed to one’s situation. It appears these students have been overlooked. </p>
<p>Lets face it, not everyone is born with a silver spoon in their mouth.</p>