That school is so tiny - you don’t need any of the scholars program perks. You basically have them in that super small environment!
I think you know that the second part is ridiculous and offensive. Obviously we don’t just make decisions based on ACT and SAT scores. Those are four hour exams.
Yes, the review takes a while because multiple people review the file and more information arrives during the process. There are definitely times when I’ve been on the fence about an applicant and a colleague’s thoughts on it or the mid-year report have convinced me to recommend an offer (sadly, the opposite sometimes happens, too).
@spodankle being bitter solves nothing. Pick yourself up and move on. UVA just helped you in determining which school is right for you-- if you weren’t accepted, then clearly it’s not the best fit.
Calm down. Just let go, it’s over. Plenty of people get in with lower stats, especially from NoVA. My white friend with no SAT IIs and an 1870 SAT got in. It’s a holistic admission for a reason. Your anger will get you no where but to the dark side.
DD was surprised and delighted to gain admission to UVA. She is interested in economics/finance. She was also admitted to Pomona College and Babson. How would you choose?
@Redpandabear those are all very different universities, I’m sure she will be attracted to one in particular if you visited them again/researched them more
Waitlisted
NoVA Region, Female South Asian
SAT: 1930
W GPA / UW GPA: 4.34 / 3.98
9 AP classes + Dual Enrollment for Multivar Calc and Matrix w/ Mason
LOTS of extracurricular including President of Science Honors Society & FBLA 2 Yrs (+ Reg Officer). Two jobs one retail and another w/ an at-home tutoring service as well as an internship and other honors societies and clubs.
I thought I had a chance but I guess not. Won’t be accepting since I’ll be attending Cornell Engineering.
Truly was my dream school as it was the perfect environment for me.
BTW: I got ineligible for in-state privileges BUT I’ve been in NoVA for 17 years and pay taxes. Don’t have any idea why that occurred.
Accepted! I’m so happy and thankful!
-30 ACT
-GPA: 4.0 UW/5.0 W
-12 AP classes
-Captain of my high school golf, basketball, and soccer teams. Played volleyball as well.
-President of National Honor Society and Moot Court at my school. I also have leadership positions in other ECs.
I was waitlisted at UChicago, Davidson, and Trinity. I was denied at Vanderbilt, Rice, Northwestern, and Stanford.
Awaiting UNC, Vassar, and Ivy day.
in-state white female, 2120 SAT, 700 USH sat II, 690 lit sat II, 3.8 UW gpa, 5 APs, lots of extracurriculars & leadership positions