<p>Hey guys, I'm currently a junior and UVA is my #1 choice (if I don't get in I'm going to Spain and reapplying a year later...). I feel like if I explained and told the ADCOM's why UVA was my number 1 choice I would have a better shot of getting in (I'm OOS). However, my counclor told me that I should not add the extra essay because she says "the heaviest file sinks the quickest"... What is your opinion on me adding this extra information?
Thanks a lot guys (especially Dean J, I know times are busy now)</p>
<p>Your GC is right. If you have the stats and a good profile then you should be able to get in. An extra essay is not going to make a difference. There are thousands other people for whom UVA is their 1st choice. Nothing new here.</p>
<p>Well that came out pretty harsh… I feel like my extra bit will actually make a differnence though. The extra letter will be concerning why I think UVA is the perfect fit for me…</p>
<p>^^^^If you don’t want advice…then don’t ask.</p>
<p>Ohh I want advice sorry if my response came off that way. I’m just willing to do whatever it takes to get into UVA and wanted to know if this would increase my chances atall.</p>
<p>If it’s not terribly long, I actually recommend you to send it. However, the extra info should be an update, or anything that they haven’t seen before.</p>
<p>all right it is not going to be terribly long (definantly less than a page).</p>