<p>I have to agree with sevmom’s spot on comments about tech. Tech is a great school, the wacky snobbiness at UVA is insane. All that matters is where you wind up after college. Not getting into UVA is hardly the end of the world…if you are a good student with INTERPERSONAL skills, you will do well no matter where you go. As the mother of a UVA sophomore, I am somewhat dumbfounded at the ego of many students at UVA…most of which have limited interpersonal skills…you can get a degree from McIntire but you won’t go anywhere without presence, poise and interpersonal ability. My son is at tech and I find the kids there tend to be better in the interpersonal category.</p>