Virginia or Villanova?

[Anonymous]

Other than both beginning with a B and sometimes have good basketball teams, I'm not sure how much they have in common. But definitely my son's top two choices right going into hs senior year. I personally lean towards Villanova, as I spent most of my career until recently in Boston and NY (UVA was invisible there; I just assumed it was a southerners school until moving to DC two years ago). But UVA seems like a better choice if he and we stay local in DMV. In DC, so will be oos, so not much difference in cost. Naviance looks pretty good for both. Very outgoing child, on debate team, likely some kind of major that leads to teaching or law, likely will be captain of a team for upcoming year.
Any advice?

[Anonymous]

V, not B. LOL. Hate typing on my phone.

[Anonymous]

Two entirely different schools with almost nothing in common. Of course a kid may like both. My DS thought about applying to VIllanova and would have if he had not gotten into UVA early.

UVA is a much stronger school. I’m from the NY area and Villanova was only well known because if basketball. Those who argue UVA is only regionally known are really not accurate, at least nowadays.

[Anonymous]

Just because you weren’t aware of the UVA community in NY and Boston doesn’t mean they aren’t large and strong.

Silly to act like there’s a decision to make right now. See how the application process shakes out first.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just because you weren’t aware of the UVA community in NY and Boston doesn’t mean they aren’t large and strong.

Silly to act like there’s a decision to make right now. See how the application process shakes out first.

Definitely good to go ED, if you have a first choice. I read that Villanova is a hot school right now (maybe because of basketball?).

[Anonymous]

I'd consider what major.

[Anonymous]

Consider major. Also have a real conversation with the college counselor about true shots at these schools. Villanova is a bit easier to get into than uva, and even if both seem like your son would have a chance at both, maybe play it safe and Ed at Villanova. College admissions this past year were brutal. UVA also cares SO MUCH about the college counselor checking the “most rigorous” box so if your son isn’t going to take bc calc I wouldn’t even bother applying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Other than both beginning with a B and sometimes have good basketball teams, I'm not sure how much they have in common. But definitely my son's top two choices right going into hs senior year. I personally lean towards Villanova, as I spent most of my career until recently in Boston and NY (UVA was invisible there; I just assumed it was a southerners school until moving to DC two years ago). But UVA seems like a better choice if he and we stay local in DMV. In DC, so will be oos, so not much difference in cost. Naviance looks pretty good for both. Very outgoing child, on debate team, likely some kind of major that leads to teaching or law, likely will be captain of a team for upcoming year.
Any advice?

Unless your son is applying early decision, there’s no. need to choose right now. Just apply to both and see what happens. UVA had a 15% acceptance rate for out of state applicants this year. Villanova’s acceptance rate was 23%. Your son has the time to learn about both schools as well as others to see which one is a better match for his interests.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Consider major. Also have a real conversation with the college counselor about true shots at these schools. Villanova is a bit easier to get into than uva, and even if both seem like your son would have a chance at both, maybe play it safe and Ed at Villanova. College admissions this past year were brutal. UVA also cares SO MUCH about the college counselor checking the “most rigorous” box so if your son isn’t going to take bc calc I wouldn’t even bother applying.

This is a DCUM myth. I have never heard anyone outside of this forum say this.

[Anonymous]

These schools are very different in most ways, so, look at desired major, access to interships/jobs, environment, etc. I can't remember if UVA has ED (I know my kid applied EA). If your kid really likes one of them and can apply ED, I'd have them do it. Make sure they have a safety option that they really like since neither of these are safeties.

[Anonymous]

If they're a business major, be aware that Villanova is direct admit to the business school while UVA is not.

Both have EA; apply early to both and see what happens.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: College admissions this past year were brutal. UVA also cares SO MUCH about the college counselor checking the “most rigorous” box so if your son isn’t going to take bc calc I wouldn’t even bother applying.

According to their common data sets, rigor at both schools is very important. The only other factors which Villanova lists as very important are gpa and class rank. UVA also lists those 3 as very important but they also list Recommendations and Character/Personal Qualities as being important as well. So, UVA is the one giving priority to factors other than rigor to a greater extent than Villanova is.

[Anonymous]

This is hard options for Business major.

UVA business is a top notch, but as someone mentioned, it's not a direct admit.

My kid preferred Villanova Business over non-business UVA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Consider major. Also have a real conversation with the college counselor about true shots at these schools. Villanova is a bit easier to get into than uva, and even if both seem like your son would have a chance at both, maybe play it safe and Ed at Villanova. College admissions this past year were brutal. UVA also cares SO MUCH about the college counselor checking the “most rigorous” box so if your son isn’t going to take bc calc I wouldn’t even bother applying.

This is a DCUM myth. I have never heard anyone outside of this forum say this.

Er, do you have recent experience w/UVA admissions? Like HS classes of 2021
or 2022 experience?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Consider major. Also have a real conversation with the college counselor about true shots at these schools. Villanova is a bit easier to get into than uva, and even if both seem like your son would have a chance at both, maybe play it safe and Ed at Villanova. College admissions this past year were brutal. UVA also cares SO MUCH about the college counselor checking the “most rigorous” box so if your son isn’t going to take bc calc I wouldn’t even bother applying.

This is a DCUM myth. I have never heard anyone outside of this forum say this.

Er, do you have recent experience w/UVA admissions? Like HS classes of 2021
or 2022 experience?

I tuned into a live instagram where someone asked about it. They go live every week and you can ask questions.