thoughts on a special case?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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<p>ok, so to make a long story short, i live in maryland but i am now considered in-state for UVA. my dad works in VA and pays something like over 50% of his taxes to the state of Virginia, so he wrote a letter to the school and included a tax form, etc. and they wrote back saying that i am "considered a Virginian for all educational purposes."</p>

<p>well now i really want to go to UVA, but I want to hear what you all think about my chances...do you think this status helps/hinders my chances?</p>

<p>i can post stats later, if you need more info. thanks!</p>

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<p>Being in state helps QUITE a lot.</p>

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<p>Its a huge boost to your chances. In state is much easier to get in.</p>

<p>That said, I still have no idea if you'll get in, lol</p>

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<p>thanks! i guess i was also wondering if this means my application will be lumped in with the Northern VA folks (whom UVA have a limit on for admissions) or if i will be in a seperate category?</p>

<p>in case this helps...
GPA: 3.74 UW, 4.39 W
SAT: 2190 (700 CR, 760 M, 730 W)
ACT: 32 (35 English, 34 Reading, 30 Math, 30 Science)
SAT II's: 750 US Hist, 740 Math I, 690 Lit.</p>

<p>-feature editor of award-winning school paper
-service trip to North Dakota Indians
-focus on history
-work at historical home
-summer program at William & Mary
-300+ community service hours
etc.</p>

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<p>you have a fine shot</p>

<p><em>sigh</em> Its no more difficult for nova kids to get in</p>

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the Northern VA folks (whom UVA have a limit on for admissions)

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Ask the person who told you that where they heard it and report back. I'm always interested in seeing who the new experts on UVa admisison are.</p>

<p>You're either a Virginian or a non-Virginian. That's all.</p>

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<p>I've heard a lot about how people from Northern Virginia (esp. Fairfax County/City) can have a bad time getting in... </p>

<p>In fact, some people have told me I'm probably more likely to get into Princeton than UVA.</p>

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<p>yeah kcarls, ive heard the same thing, which is why im wondering if they will consider me in a completely seperate category, or if i'll be with the N VA kids (because i live across the bridge from them) or what. very confusing...</p>

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<p>^ You guys do realize that Dean J is a college rep from U Va, don't you? I would guess she would know more about it than your "experts" you heard from.</p>

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<p>No college "officially" has a quota. But, they could most likely fill an entire incoming class with NoVa kids some years. Will they? Heck no. Does that mean they have a quota? If you want to interpret it that way, but there's no set limit on admitted students from certain areas. Does being IS, from anywhere in VA, help? Tremendously.</p>

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<p>some people are idiots</p>

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<p>If your grades put you in the top 10% of your class or are comparable to the grades of students from your school who consistently get into top 25ish universities, then you will probably get in. Good luck! If I were you, I'd narrow my search to UVA or W&M unless you're in the running for substantial financial aid...but even then, it's not incredibly likely that you'd get in anywhere substantially better than UVA/W&M.</p>