<p>Still smarting for my son from the double rejections last year from W&M and UVa. But what can you do? S2 didn’t even bother, even with Governor’s School on his list of ECs. I think articles like the one in the Post are helpful, especially to parents with younger children who simply can’t comprehend how competitive it is. I was one of those once, in total denial: “Oh, it can’t be that bad. They must be exaggerating!”</p>
<p>My advice to anyone who wants to go to UVa? Work hard, be passionate about something. Get great SAT scores. Take the hardest classes. And do all of this in Galax, Va. or [INSERT OTHER SMALL VIRGINIA TOWN HERE]! :o)</p>