<p>Applying to UVA as an OOS applicant is anyone’s guess. My D just finished the process, and she will be starting UVA this fall. She has a somewhat similar background (OOS, VERY rigorous/ranked private prep school). There were a handful of applicants who applied from her school; 3 were accepted. She had straight A’s, 12 APs (all 5s thus far), 2250 SAT I, and numerous ECs. The other two who were accepted also had straight A’s. (Actually, I think one may have had a B or possibly 2.) Their SAT’s were comparable (2210 and 34 ACT). Those who weren’t accepted were great students (NHS); however, they didn’t have the 4.0 nor did they have above 2200 (2100 or there about). I don’t know if this is why they weren’t accepted or not – again, it’s anyone’s guess. They looked great on paper, though, and will be going to good, solid schools where I’m certain they’ll be quite happy. </p>
<p>I remember last spring reading a thread on this board after decisions were released. There were OOS applicants with 2300+ SATs and straight As who were waitlisted! I suppose my point is that you should most definitely try but make certain to have a variety of other schools on your list. Good luck! We never would have thought our D would be a Wahoo, but God directed her to UVa – as cliche as it might sound, “If it’s meant to be, it will be.”</p>