<p>I don't really think essays matter all that much for UVA. I used my essays from other college applications last year, and they barely related to /answered the question.</p>
<p>I personally believe that UVA is number-driven. If you have the hard courses, good grades and SAT/ACT you should be set. You might disagree with me. Also, I think UVA is a lot easier to get into instate than most people realize. From my really average public high school 22+ people got in, and like only four or five did not get in (but then again, a lot of these people would not have told other students about their decision)</p>
<p>good luck to all the new people on their college apps. You next few months will by far be the most stressful of your high school career, but it all pays out at the end, and you feel so much better come Dec 15 or April 1</p>