<p>Pros:
*I go to William & Mary (I hope they know that they know W&M is known for grade-DEflation).
*Coming from W&M they obviously know I'm not transferring for academic reasons but for "fitting in" reasons.
*I got waitlisted last year and went to a UVA summer program my junior year.
*I'm doing really well in my major classes.
*I'm in-state.
*I'm a minority (in all senses)--I dont' think they'll care though.
*Really good essays and ECs--so I've heard. </p>
<p>Cons:
*My high school GPA was only a 3.67 with a 1100 SAT (ouch!)
*SATIIs were really bad (550 writing, 560 Math IIC and 780 Spanish)
*College GPA really isn't impressive 3.3 (even though is considered good here)
*Only taking 13 credits this semester.
*They will think that I probably won't fit into UVA either bc I'm super liberal and have different ideas about things that the typical UVA student wouldn't think about.</p>
<p>"They will think that I probably won't fit into UVA either bc I'm super liberal and have different ideas about things that the typical UVA student wouldn't think about."</p>
<p>If anything I would think that breaking the stereotype of a typical UVa student would be something admissions officers would like. I dont know, just my humble opinion.</p>
<p>Pros:
-3.66 overall gpa
-3.60 gpa in my major classes which are 200, 400, and 600 level architecture courses
-Horrible first freshman quarter (3.1) followed by four consecutive quarters of 4.0, 3.7, 3.6, 3.6, and dean's list for all four (along with an increase in the difficulty of my workload/courses taken)
-In-state
-Pretty good EC's
-Honor student (and some other scholar distinctions)
-Credit hours: 13(remember this was the "black-sheep" of my academic quarters), 15, 17, 17, 16</p>
<p>Cons:
-10% acceptance rate for the school of arch (lowest for all schools)
-White male from Fairfax county
-HORRIBLE high school stats (not even going to mention them)
-not-so-hot essays IMO
-no recs(is this bad?)
-no visits to the dean or anything of that nature</p>
<p>Question: Is the fact that I applied last year a beneficial or harmful aspect? (I was rejected obviously)</p>
<p>asbuckeye, do you go to GMU or NVCC? I too am in Fairfax. I'm not sure about how, if at all, applying last year will affect admission. I would guess not for reasons such as tenacity, motivation, etc.</p>
<p>and...</p>
<p>I am not ashamed to admit to fitting the stereotypical profile (though I am more neutral than right wing.)</p>
<p>"I am not ashamed to admit to fitting the stereotypical profile (though I am more neutral than "anything.")"</p>
<p>Yeah, same here. I probably appear to fit the stereotype at first, but I am not really that "frat-boy" collar-popping type of guy. I have heard a lot of mixed things about the "typical UVa student, however. Some people say that it is a pretty conservative southern school, but others say that it is pretty moderate and plenty of diversity. In all, honesty I could care less how diverse a school is, as long as it is strong academically and prestigious.</p>
<p>I go to Ohio State right now, I got into GMU out of high school but I didnt want to live at home. Kind of ironic that now I am applying to UVa and could potentially be only 2 hours from home (7 now at OSU).</p>
<p>I know what I am about to say will surprise--or even terrify--many people, but I chose to go to GMU so I could live at home. The thought of living in a dorm room is simply unappealing. I prefer the privacy and, of course, plenty of room at home. I guess some people may want to leave home because they are sick of their parents or for other reasons, but I think living at home is worth the sacrifice. There are plenty of efficiency and 1 bed 1 bath apartments in Charlottesville, so I can still maintain a certain level of privacy and "peace" while away from home. Plus, UVA is a great university, a nonillion times better than GMU! </p>
<p>But if I don't get in this fall, that's it. I can't apply again because UVa rarely takes transfers who have completed 2.5 semesters at another institution.</p>
<p>I completely understand your desire to stay at home. I was all into leaving, and when I did end up going to college 7 hours away I almost immediately began aching for NOVA again. For me maybe it's because Ohio is the worst place on earth, but I think it has alot to do with missing home also. And I will definately agree with you on the privacy issue, last year I lived on my own (wonderful) and this year I live with roomates (horrible). Could you explain your statement about UVA not accepting people with more than 2.5 semesters? Didn't you say that you have 3 semesters under your belt? I have 5 quarters which = a little over 3 semesters so I'd be screwed.</p>
<p>Oops, sorry...I meant 2.5 years, so 5 semesters. You should be fine. A UVa admissions representative told me this when I visited the campus during my spring break (last week).</p>
<p>Yeah I def. don't fit into the white fraternity collar popping republican, tree-hugging, birkenstock-wearing, granola crunching students that UVA is known to have...I thought also that being a leftist, a religious, ethnic and sexual minority would be to my advantage, but actually they dont' want someone to feel really out of place and would think not to admit you then having you drop out...not that I would but they might think that.</p>
<p>Were you outright rejected or did you get placed on the "waiting list?" I've been told it's a good sign if you've been waitlisted over being rejected.</p>
<p>I really hate this process. I constantly think about how I could've made myself a stronger candidate. I've yet to complete my language requirement. Hopefully it won't turn into an opportunity lost.</p>
<p>My GPA increased this year from 3.2 to 3.4, which was the low end of the mean GPA's they accepted last year. My recs are solid: senator, alum/prof, prof.. Associate's degree. Dean's list. Non-traditional student. I didn't even declare my ethnicity this time. Could this be a huge issue for me? Who knows.</p>
<p>The only thread I'm clinging to is I was wait listed last year. Mr. Roberts asked me to "notify him as soon as possible when I decided to reapply..." When I sent him my email, he got back to me in under 5 minutes. He got back to me so fast I thought my original email was rejected by the server or something. He was obviously checking his email, but wishful thinking leads me to believe this was a positive sign.</p>
<p>I was rejected last year. My essays, like I said before, were quite weak in my opinion because I had a day to do them (but I am a naturally good writter and I think they are actually better this year than last year). My gpa has also increased from a 3.1 to a 3.66 (and so has my workload/level of difficulty in my classes). I think as far as overall improvements since last year's applcation I am in pretty good shape.</p>
<p>What's this about UVa having a conservative student body? I thought all this time they were definitely liberal, and I grew up in C'Ville. But, I did list that I am a member of the College Republicans. Hope that doesn't hurt my chances. ;) </p>
<p>Stumper, I think you have a great chance, much better than me. Actually, I think those of you who will have completed 2 years of college are in a much better position, especially if your grades weren't that great in HS.</p>
<p>I'm really worried that my essay just won't cut it. I had several people read it and a couple of them said they thought it was very good, not outstanding, but very good. One never really told me one way or the other. Personally, I feel I could have done better, but I procrastinated and therefore, sent it in on the deadline. But, it's too late now to worry about it.</p>
<p>Does anyone know how much weight they put on EC's? That's the one thing that stands out the most for me. Maybe if they think my essay is at least in the "OK" department and they love my EC's, they'll give me a thumbs up. I know...wishful thinking. </p>
<p>I think everyone here, excluding me, has a great chance of getting in.</p>
<p>Katt, why not email Mr. Roberts and ask how the EC's are factored in to the acceptance equation?</p>
<p>I only had one day to complete the application because I was submitting it two weeks after the March 1 deadline. It's a long story and I won't try to type it out here, but I had Mr. Roberts' permission to submit it late. I even drove down to Charlottesville and personally delivered the application (== 4 hours of driving round trip.) I am concerned that, in my haste to write the essays, the end result is nothing more than incoherent drivel. After rereading my essays, I can confirm that they indeed are B.S.</p>
<p>"Katt, why not email Mr. Roberts and ask how the EC's are factored in to the acceptance equation?"</p>
<p>I'm not sure I want to call attention to myself by asking a possibly stupid question, or at least he might think it's stupid or trivial. But thanks anyway.</p>
<p>Damn, 3.1 to 3.6, you did some excellent work since last year. That will probably help you the most. Have you been talking, or working with anyone from the A-school? Just wondering if there's a way for you to become more than just an "applicant."</p>