UVA Transfer Chances?!? Non-Traditional

Transfer Students
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<p>I’m currently attending the Northern Virginia community college (NVCC) and by next spring, I plan on receiving roughly 50 credits with a 3.9-4.0 GPA, consequently applying as a transfer student in the College of Arts and Sciences at UVA to pursue either a History or Philosophy degree. I am also planning on attending law school immediately upon graduation from my undergraduate studies.</p>

<p>I’ve had an easy time at the community college, but did not fare so well in high school due to a lack of motivation. I graduated high school in 1998 with a low GPA (~2.5) and spent the next few years goofing off. In 2002, I moved to Korea, originally to study my native language, but ended up working in the private education industry specifically relating to test preparation. (SAT, SSAT, LSAT, GMAT, etc.) After achieving success as an instructor, I took on more responsibilities that ultimately accumulated in serving as the academic director for a leading private academy based in downtown Seoul. My primarily responsibilities consisted of organizing curriculum, planning schedules, overseeing the recruitment of new teachers, and teaching various classes. </p>

<p>I woke up one morning in South Korea thinking about prospective careers. One thing led to another and I ended up in Fairfax, Virginia. I am extremely motivated and interested in pursuing future prospects in the legal field.</p>

<p>I am doing well at NVCC and wish to transfer to UVA.</p>

<p>I’ve exhaustively looked through the transfer applicant information pages at the university’s website and have come up with a few questions.</p>

<li><p>Is the SAT necessary? UVA’s website states that an addendum can be attached with the transfer application stating that for whatever reason (e.g. time conflicts), the applicant could not take the SAT examination.</p></li>
<li><p>How heavily will my high school GPA be weighted given my situation? </p></li>
<li><p>Can anyone, who successfully transferred to UVA from Northern Virginia Community College, post a reply detailing their particular experience?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>I really can't speak for UVA, but it's been my past experiences with colleges that if you gradauted 5 or more years ago, your High School GPA and SAT Scores are not even taken into account unless you have less than 12 credits. I applied to Georgetown for Fall 2005. I graduated high school in 2000 and didn't even have to send in high school transcripts or SAT scores. </p>

<p>Just call the admissions office, they will have no problem answering your questions! Best Wishes!</p>