So I started taking high school classes in middle school (one math and language each year), and had a 3.4 average for both years. My GPAs for 9-11th grade went as followed: 3.86, 4.06, 4.5 which adds up to a 4.02. This year I have all As again and am on track for a 4.42 (3 DE classes with no bump).
Anyways, I am applying to UVA which has an average GPA of like 4.22, and they keep saying that GPA is the most important factor they consider. I am really worried because my GPA is much lower than that, obviously. How much of a factor would this play? and is there any way that my grades could be taken over someone who received a 4.2 all four years?
note: I have a few good ECs like eagle scout and I scored 200 points higher than the average on SAT.