UVa Echols vs. William and Mary Monroe

[Dean_J]

<p>Yes, we are quite different in size and style. However, it’s not accurate to imply that undergraduate teaching and learning isn’t a priority here.</p>

<p>Goal #1 from our [Statement</a> of Purpose and Goals](<a href=“http://www.web.virginia.edu/iaas/data_catalog/institutional/data_digest/goal.htm]Statement”>http://www.web.virginia.edu/iaas/data_catalog/institutional/data_digest/goal.htm):</p>

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To offer instruction of the highest quality to undergraduates from all walks of life, not only by transmitting established knowledge and skills, but by fostering in students the habits of mind and character required to develop a generous receptivity to new ideas, from whatever source; a disposition for applying the most rigorous criticism to all ideas and institutions, whether old or new; an ability to test hypotheses and re-interpret human experience; and a desire to engage in a lifetime of learning.

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<p>FWIW, the graduate programs in medicine, law, and business aren’t on Central Grounds at UVa. Darden, the Graduate School of Business is totally independent of the University. </p>

<p>OP, you can’t make a bad decision here. Get yourself to both schools and go from there.</p>

<p>This thread may be of interest:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-virginia/1113969-why-uva-better-than-w-m.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-virginia/1113969-why-uva-better-than-w-m.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;