<p>Does UVA place more emphasis on your grades and SAT/ACT scores, or extracurriculars (especially volunteer work)? For instance, I have a 3.86 GPA (with a total of 10 AP classes by the end of senior year) and a 1600/1600-2260/2400 SAT score along with many clubs (leadership positions) and varsity baseball, yet I have very little volunteer work. Do you think that will greatly hinder my chances, or should I not worry too much about it? Btw I'm in state if that makes a difference.
Thanks!</p>
<p>I think colleges would see right through a sudden start to volunteering if it hasn’t been part of your record. I think UVA values course rigour and grades more. I think you should focus on that, and continuing to excel in your current extracurriculars. And enjoy your high school time.</p>
<p>We have a holistic review process, so we are not purely numbers driven. What’s more, GPA is not standardized and can’t be used in comparing students. You might enjoy reading through [the</a> admission blog](<a href=“http://uvaapplication.blogspot.com/]the”>http://uvaapplication.blogspot.com/). </p>
<p>From [Admission</a> Information, Undergraduate Admission, U.Va.](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/admission.html]Admission”>http://www.virginia.edu/undergradadmission/admission.html)</p>
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<p>hazelorb - Thats exactly what I was thinking too</p>
<p>Dean J - I’ve actually been subscribed to your blog for about 6 months now, and it has been an invaluable tool.</p>