<p>I think your best option would be to apply EA. UVa looks at the application holistically, so GPA is only one of many parts that result in an ultimate admissions decision. If the committee feels like they want to see your senior year grades to make a final decision, they would defer you to regular admission so that they can see those grades.</p>
<p>I don’t really see any benefit of applying under regular admission unless you are planning on applying early decision to another school. EA will at least get you a decision earlier and (maybe?) show that you were interested enough in UVa to fill out an application earlier than you needed to.</p>