Washington Post: More seats at U-Va. could ease admission woes

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<p>The Charter agreement actually allowed UVa (and W&M, Tech, and any other school that can manage it) much more freedom over operations than other state schools have. [You</a> can read more about that on our website](<a href=“http://www.virginia.edu/restructuring/]You”>http://www.virginia.edu/restructuring/).</p>

<p>You can read [some</a> of Jefferson’s own thoughts about the University](<a href=“http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/quotations-university-virginia]some”>Thomas Jefferson Encyclopedia | Monticello). </p>

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<p>Thank you for sharing this with others Dean J. It truly demonstrates Mr. Jefferson’s love for his University and how important it is to Virginian’s and all of the students that attend. And I feel it so important for this to include that he wanted students from all over to attend UVa, and sometimes that is forgotten. Learning is not just about what you find in books and lecture halls, but also what you discover from those around you. I wish more politicians, applicants and their parents understood Jefferson’s vision for UVa. Again, thank you!</p>

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<p>Thank you for the post Dean J. That did shed some light.</p>

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<p>Agreed!</p>

<p>On a side, note, I think we just found a typo on the Monticello website in that first quote! I’ll let them know. :)</p>

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<p>It appears as if everything good is happening next year. An increase of accepted students, EA; what else could come? At least this is beneficial for the rest of my family. </p>

<p>On a tangent - it’s weird how there are so many different “years”. In AP Macro we just learned about the fiscal year. I guess the year’s beginning and ending is decided upon what dates are most important for a school, or any organization for that matter</p>

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<p>My 2 cents. One of the appeals to OOS students to come to UVA is that it is on the small side for a flagship state university. If the size of UVA were to increase to that of most flagships, it would loose this distinction. I know as my student would not seriously consider our flagship university due to its excessive size (50,000 +). Hurts in the pocketbook, but UVA is worth it as she is very happy and is getting an excellent eduction!</p>

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<p>Bluegirl,</p>

<p>As a prospective student, I have to disagree. Yes, UVA is a lot smaller than many other flagships (UMich, UF, PSU, etc). However, size is a preference to every individual student. I can’t say that the size of UVA has had any impact on why I love the school so much. On the other hand, I’ve also applied to the University of Michigan and the University of Florida, both humongous schools and very different than UVA. I also know many other students who would prefer to go to a larger flagship state university over a small. The size of the school is all about preference.</p>