<p>Does being placed on the wait list as a first year applicant hinder or enhance my chances of getting in as a sophmore transfer? </p>
<p>It shouldn’t hurt or help, though it does show that your high school achievements were near or on par with UVa’s requirements, which is good news if you’re applying as a second year transfer (they look at HS/college ~50/50)</p>
<p>However, if you’re a rising first-year, please do not attend school this fall assuming you’re going to transfer out. It makes adjusting very difficult, which can have an adverse reaction on your grades.</p>