<p>Yes, you read that correctly. Crazy, I know, but I am just curious because I always try to be reach for the top and in my opinion the University of Virginia is the best I am going to get in the state of Virginia. Disregarding the hate you all might have for me being I am currently a Hokie, as of right now I have a 3.5 GPA within first semester (finals are in two weeks) with 16 credit hours. Next semester I will be taking 18 credit hours with a more serious classes. As for high school, I had 4 APs with many other honors courses with an A in each one, and ended with a final GPA of 3.994, but my SATs from 2013 is what killed me (1640). I know that SAT is horrible, but I really hope that UVa wouldn't necessarily consider it a turn off considering I am already enrolled in a 4 year university. I really just need a realistic perspective from outsiders. I am content with where I am, don't get me wrong, but I really want to push for the best I can get, which is why I have even considered this. Not to mention, I really enjoy Charlottesville.</p>
<p>Besides your love for Charlottesville, why do want to transfer? The town shouldn’t be the main reason. What program of study are you pursuing? Does Virginia offer a better program in your chosen field? Both institutions are fine schools. You shouldn’t go for the “prestige” factor. BTW, if you search, you’ll find examples of students who were denied transfer to Virginia Tech from Virginia. That should tell you something about the quality of the school you currently attend. For what it is worth, I’m a Virginia alum and parent (2x), so despite my bias towards Virginia, make sure you think this through carefully and only transfer if you are certain you will be happier and more successful at Virginia. </p>
<p>I have anectodal evidence UVA engineering is not as good as VT. I know a UVA engineering student who is in the Rodman Scholars Program. He has experienced indifferent professors, very limited real co-op experiences, and generally not something you’d expect from a prestigious institution like UVA. I think VT, with its core mission being an engineering school, with the many corporate research facilities right outside campus, offer better co-op and internship opportunities. The grass is always greener, but you should look at your situation without the rose colored glasses.</p>
<p>@robertr gives good advice here. You need to look at the major/field-of-study you are pursuing. Neither school is just generally “better” than the other, and you shouldn’t choose a school just on its location (although I’ll admit many prefer Charlottesville to Blacksburg). What is your program and what don’t you like about VT?</p>
<p>I disagree with NoVADad though that UVA engineering is “not as good” as VT. First of all, basing that on one UVA student’s opinion (who has no personal experience at VT) is a poor comparison. Secondly, I would say that the two programs are very different and offer different things. That doesn’t mean one is “better” than the other, but you have to know what you want. If you want to be a robotics engineer - there are few places better than Tech. If it’s aerospace engineering, both will prepare you and both have great hooks into the industry - UVA possibly having the edge (Maybe, maybe not). If you’re interested in project management, and the business side of engineering, UVA may be the better program. Point being, look at what you want specifically in a program. Either way, they are both solid schools.</p>
<p>Now, if you want a school with a winning football team… stay at Tech :)</p>
<p>^^^^^^ But if basketball is your sport, the choice is obvious 
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<p>What program are you in? Why are you considering a move (i…e what is VT lacking and UVa going to provide?)</p>
<p>I transferred VT to UVa and while I’m biased to UVa because it’s my alma mater, I’ll try to give an unbiased opinion as much as I can, as well as provide rationale as to why I moved if you have specific questions</p>
<p>Hello all, I am looking to be a business major. I appreciate your comments, I have taken them into great consideration.</p>
<p>The Pamplin College of Business at VT is well respected particularly in accounting, business information systems and finance. IMHO you should stay at VT and put all of your efforts into your studies and meaningful extracurricular activities. VT will provide a foundation for your future success, the rest is up to you. Of course, UVA is also a fantastic university. You should research the McIntyre school and understand how few UVA students are actually accepted into the program. Many would-be business students wind up with degrees in economics. Those students also have received the necessary foundation for future success but if you have your heart set on McIntyre you should understand the possible outcomes. </p>
<p>OP, why are you considering the move? What does UVA offer that VT does not, besides Charlottesville?</p>
<p>You’re getting lots of good advice here. Be very thoughtful about this decision. If you are a freshman (which I think you are), be aware that transferring to UVa in hopes of getting accepted to McIntire next spring is a risky proposition. If I were you, I would finish out your first year and if you are still inclined to transfer, then apply to transfer directly into McIntire for your third and fourth years. If you are not accepted, then you finish out at VT with a very fine degree.</p>
<p>stay at tech and apply to Darden MBA at uva. Then you have the best of both. </p>
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