<p>sorry..too extreme</p>
<p>haha, that was my point, lol. Well he did a lot with regards to EC's and cding. He worked at NASA with me for like 3 years, but didn't have great grades because of really bad untreated ADD (that he chose to keep untreated because he thought it made him more productive and creative, and it probably did).</p>
<p>Tech isn't the place for the guy... tech might be ok academically, but if you want fit its about as far down as can be on the list of schools he should be at that I can think of.</p>
<p>I got wait listed to both UVA and Virginia Tech. Still have other great options, but its kind of ironic that my chance of going to school in state is almost zero at the moment.</p>
<p>Here's a thread about the UVA Waitlist last year. It gives some insight into timing and chances, though I personally think that the WL this year will play a pivotal role in admissions to UVA. I really do believe that there is room for optimism, since UVA has done away with early decision, they have to play it safe, number wise, by using the WL in a very different fashion than they have in the past.
I was not in a WL situation last year, but I do remember people at my HS receiving invites of admission from various schools in early to mid-May.</p>
<p>It's hard to feel optimistic right now. We all should just do what we can to make things happen.</p>
<p>What blows me away is that I've been accepted to multiple schools, including Columbia University Barnard College, that have much lower acceptance rates. UVA was golden for me because it was in-state, but now my parents and I going to have to deal with 47k annual undergraduate tuition.</p>
<p>There's just no rhyme or reason in college acceptances these days. They like you, or they don't.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if a recommendation from a Congressman that reiterates or highlights certain achievements already put forth in the application would help?</p>
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Recommendation letters should provide insight, not restate what is already provided in the application.</p>
<p>A letter from you will have more impact than a letter from someone who doesn't know you well or just knows your parents.</p>
<p>I saw your post on the other thread and your EC's are impressive. It looks like the congressman does know you personnally because of your accomplishements. So I think a letter from him would help. Make sure he writes a very personnal letter not generic or just listing what you did. Good luck and congratulations on your leadership!</p>
<p>Dean J*,</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice. Just for clarification, he doesn't know my parents at all. I worked with him and John Prendergast on divestment legislation and various Darfur awareness projects. Still no good?</p>
<p>Sorry if the last post sounded arrogant- I'm trying to make the best out of my situation. I'm sure other kids feel the same way :(</p>
<p>If money is a consideration, why didn't you apply to an in-state safety school? I'm not sure why it turned out to be UVA or big bucks.</p>
<p>I applied to Tech as well, but UVA is my dreeeam school. Tech is a wonderful school but I'm not passionate about it. Some other kid IS passionate about Tech and on the waitlist - I shouldnt take his/her spot and sacrifice my own happiness/interests.<br>
I love UVa's maintained balance between the social life and academic career; making community service and trips a social experience. Ive learned thats a quick way to get students involved and passionate about community service specifically. Its what Ive spent my entire high school career doing.</p>
<p>Im not complaining, Im disappointed. I understand many qualified applicants are waitlisted and even rejected from UVa every year. </p>
<p>To answer your question further, I thought I would receive more aid from the schools that I applied to than I have.</p>