<p>I’m also thinking about applying to Echols. 276 students applied and 105 were accepted in 2009: [Echols</a> Scholars Program Admissions — Echols Scholars Program, Arts & Sciences, U.Va.](<a href=“http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/echols/admissions/index.html]Echols”>http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/echols/admissions/index.html)</p>