Why not invited to be an Echols scholar?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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<p>It appears S hasn't been invited. I think it may be because the program's emphasis is on things beyond academy. Any thought? </p>

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<p>Forgot to add his SAT is over 2300, three SAT subjects 800, National merit semi finalist, AP national scholar. Good EC.</p>

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<p>OOS</p>

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<p>Garchinger, there is a lot of subjectivity and extraneous factors that go into Echols/Rodman selections. For instance, they’re not going to choose a disproportionate number of students from “x” state or region. Similarly, like college admissions, ethnic identification and backgrounds, I believe, are considered. Lastly, extra-curriculars and awards come into play as well. The good news is your son can apply next spring if he’s interested. I would certainly not let this deter him from choosing UVA. </p>

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<p>@jc40 thanks for sharing the insight. It makes sense.</p>

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<p>Helpful information on UVa website</p>

<p><a href=“http://college.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/echols/faq”>http://college.artsandsciences.virginia.edu/echols/faq&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>In part, it says:</p>

<p>"Application essays are of decisive importance in the selection process.  It is crucial that essay responses demonstrate intellectual vigor, clarity, imagination, and argumentation rather than catalogue a resume of courses and activities.   While it is not necessary to offer a dissertation in particle physics, the essay should demonstrate thought  and lucidity.  More than one student with a 1500+ SAT and a dozen AP classes has not received Echols because the essays were weak, superficial, perfunctory, or dealt with frivolous topics. "</p>

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<p>The link shared by Mom2twins really explains our philosophy. </p>

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<p>Just received a letter, saying he has been invited. Don’t know why no emails last week. Maybe he was the last ones who were selected after the invitation was sent out with emails.</p>

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<p>No, we did not add to the initial group. The letters were run at almost the same time as the emails. </p>

<p>Your son may have opted out of email communications. He can email <a href=“mailto:undergradadmission@virginia.edu”>undergradadmission@virginia.edu</a> to opt back in. </p>

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<p>@Dean J thanks for the explanation. I will let him know.</p>

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<p>Congrats, Garchinger!</p>