<p>I've prepared myself in every way for getting into UVa (in-state, with siblings who have attended). I have better ECs, leadership, volunteer work, than even some of those in the top 10% of my class, and even better SATs (2010, and working on improving one more time). My issue is a 3.25 GPA. I have this GPA in a magnet program with the toughest possible classes in the area, and there is a definite upward trend; I have taken 5 APs, spanning from 9th to 11th grade, and am currently enrolled in another 5, and some DE. I'm not looking for a "chance me" necessarily, because none of you can see the full story or read my essays, etc.; what I'm looking for is some hope, really. Can anyone share that they've unexpectedly been accepted to UVa, with a similar GPA/situation?</p>