Official Fall '07 Transfer Thread =)

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<p>B&S, I'm a veteran, too. I served in a time when we had to think carefully before we wore a uniform at a public event. As you can imagine, I'm always sensitive to the possibility that we would be disadvantaged by our military service. When I wander through academia, my antennae are always up for any residual anti-military or anti-veteran bias. </p>

<p>I just came from Virginia's graduation exercises. One message was clear to those of us in uniform: we may disagree as a people on questions of war and peace, but Virginia honors it's veterans. The outpouring of appreciation was almost embarrassing. I'll give you a few examples:</p>

<p>President Casteen, at Sunday's degree ceremony, singled out a few graduates to illustrate the wide range of diversity, public service, and sacrifice. Many of them received polite applause. The last one he mentioned was a veteran of Afghanistan, who lost part of his arm. He returned to UVa, learned to write with his left hand, and earned academic honors. I noticed tha the applause for him was warm, sustained, and stretched from the dias at Old Cabell to the Rotunda. </p>

<p>My son, having several friends in the NROTC unit, got up at 8AM on Saturday to attend the commissioning ceremony. He had a hard time finding a place to see it. </p>

<p>I saw one Army O1 walking the lawn past the families along with the other undergrads. He was the one getting handshakes, congratulations, and applause from complete strangers. </p>

<p>So, it is surely not your veteran status that kept you from your goal. I understand your doubts. My career, as well, was delayed and limited because I started civilian life much later than my peers. You should know, however, that many more of your countrymen are rooting for you than you think. Call Dean J. Concentrate on fixing the defects in your academic record. We already know there are no defects in your character.</p>

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<p>hey redbeard! it was an awesome day, huh?</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.uvatransferadmission.blogspot.com/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.uvatransferadmission.blogspot.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>I have any waitlisted transfer students heard anything? I have heard from one person who got off the waitlist and Dean J's most recent blog indicates that they have offered places to some people on the waitlist. Any one have any news to share?</p>

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<p>Braird, is the person who you heard got off the waitlist a TRANSFER student?</p>

<p>Dean J's blog indicated that they have just begun to review transfer's waitlist application this Tuesday. So I don't think they have reached some decisions so soon. Some did got off the waitlist, but they are FIRST-YEAR student.</p>

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<p>Yes it was a transfer student. They have sent out one round of letters of the waitlist and will be sending another in a week or so. Check out her blog-- she just posted that information in response to some questions.</p>

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<p>I think she's talking about freshman waitlisted applicants.</p>

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<p>I also think the first round letter is for the freshmen.</p>

<p>Braird, do you know which school did the lucky guy apply to?</p>

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<p>He is an engineering major. Dean J. is not talking about freshmen. The information I read was a comment she posted in response to a transfer comment-- click on the little envelope and it is the third comment.</p>

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<p>It was not a transfer comment. The person that posted the comment is a transfer student.</p>

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<p>Hmm...so nothing today. Guess its gonna be next week then (hopefully by next Friday).</p>

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<p>Me too... So frustrated.</p>

<p>Yet a few lines from "A Psalm of Life" may make us feel a little bit better:</p>

<p>Let us, then, be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labor and to wait.</p>

<p>(I suppose we have all done the 'labor' part; like write a letter of interest or so. Now we are facing the hardest part: WAIT........)</p>

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<p>anyone get a transfer credit report based on their final transcript yet?</p>

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<p>Hey all congrats on being accepted to UVA...it is the best school in the world and you won't regret it!! I transferred two years ago from Tufts and one of my roommates transferred last year from the University of New Mexico. We are looking for a fourth female to join us for the 2007-2008 school year. We live in an apartment (off-grounds) in a great location: Wertland Street. It is the BEST street to live on; great parties all around all the time, just steps away from the Corner (the area with awesome restaurants, stores, and bars) and just a 10 minute walk to the Rotunda! You will have a single room with your own SINK and VANITY and share your toilet and shower with only one other girl. Plus, the kitchen and bathrooms have NEW appliances, we're just steps from the laundry facilities, and you'll have your own assigned parking spot. The utilities are already set up and the room is available NOW so all you'll have to do is move in! Plus, rent is just above $500 a month which is the lowest you'll get for the location. If you're still looking for awesome off-grounds housing with great, fun-loving girls, email me (Erica) at <a href="mailto:elk7s@virginia.edu">elk7s@virginia.edu</a>. Hope everyone has a great time next year!!!!</p>

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<p>VirginiaTransfer,
Could you give us some information in regard to your transfer (and your roommate's too, if you know), as well as your experience at UVA?</p>

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<p>Sure, what would you like to know?</p>

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<p>Did you apply to UVA originally?</p>

<p>If not, what made you decide to transfer there?
If so, were you accepted and then decided to attend elsewhere? Why?
If you were not accepted originally, what did you do to get accepted this time? </p>

<p>It sounds like you are happy at UVA. How does it compare to where you were before? </p>

<p>Thanks for your thoughts!</p>

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<p>Ok well first of all, I am from northern Virginia and during high school, did not want to go to UVA because about 20-30 kids from my high school go to UVA each year. Both my parents went to school in Boston so I thought that Boston would be a good place to go (especially because I wanted to be in a city), plus I wanted to go to a school that not as many people went to but was still a good school. Basically, I had absolutely NO idea what I wanted in a college and was not very willing to give UVA a chance.</p>

<p>As a senior, I did apply to UVA because it was in-state and a good place to go if I did not get accepted anywhere else. I was accepted but I decided to attend Tufts University (in Boston) instead for reasons listed above. The experience was awful. Tufts is honestly one of the most overrated schools. The biggest problems I had were: social life, cohesion in student body, and "ivy league rejects". First, there was very little social life at Tufts. At UVA, there are always people who are partying or just going out to dinner, whatever. But at Tufts, there was much less of a party atmosphere. I had no idea that I would care, but I found out about a month into school that Tufts did not have the social life I unconsciously craved. Secondly, there is nothing at Tufts that unifies the students. At UVa, there is just this strong feeling in everyone of love for their school. They are bonded by things like sports and a gorgeous campus. Everyone feels strongly about the school and they all love it. At Tufts, there is nothing that unifies the students. For the most part, they ARE Ivy League rejects. That stereotype is completely correct. Almost no one wants to go to Tufts just for the school. Tufts is few people's top choice. When you talk to the students about Tufts, they all say "I love this school, except ___". You will never get the "except" from a UVa student. Finally, I wanted to be in a city but Charlottesville is almost as good. It has tons of amazing restaurants and many opportunities that larger cities afford, such as volunteering and jobs with big companies. Yes the shopping sucks but there are great malls as close as 45 minutes away. </p>

<p>Well I think that answered all your questions and sorry it was so long! My advice to a high school student is to seriously think about what you want in a college and visit campuses with an open mind. As for a potential transfer, don't be afraid to do it! I was scared to transfer because I thought everyone would have their friends already and I wouldn't fit in. Although I wish I hadn't missed out on the "first-year dorms" aspect of student life here, I fit in quite nicely and am very happy with my decision.</p>

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<p>Does anybody know the type of meal plan a second year student usually chooses? Will I be better of not getting a meal plan, even if I choose to live on campus?</p>

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<p>Anybody get off the transfer waitlist yet?</p>