<p>I had to make the same choice this year, after a rejection from UVA (although WM was not included in my choices). I know tons of people who love JMU, and I believe it is a little bit more reputable school than tech (unless you do engineering). I picked JMU because I thought it might be easier to succeed there, may have some more fun, and would be a little closer to UVA (+ scholarship). I too plan on transferring to UVA after my first year, I just hope my grades would be up to par. Just my thoughts.</p>