UVA just offered spots to 57 people on its wait-list.

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Anonymous wrote:Why are there so many more UVA admits at McLean vs Langley HS? At least based on those posting-I count 13 McLean and only at 6 at Langley. More VA tech admits at McLean too!

Keep in mind that a lot people have not posted (including many who got into UVA). My daughter and most of her friends are not planning to post (and it is her understanding that "not posting" is not uncommon).

I would definitely say that the vast majority of kids have not/will not post. I know people ask why some kids won't post, but I also wonder why kids will post (as it's not just kids going to the Ivies that post - people NOVA will post as well).

It's also pretty early. Plus some kids post in the school newspaper which doesn't come out until May. McLean had 26 going to UVA last year.

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Anonymous wrote:UVA has 3 types of instate applicants. Those with legacy connections, high stat NOVA kids looking for a solid safety and first timers and URMs looking to take advantage of emerging woke admissions policies.

No. It’s one of the first choice in-state options for families that don’t want to waste $85k/year on private universities.

+100

My son was accepted to some higher ranked schools, but as Virginians it is getting very hard to justify paying an additional $50k or so per year for an undergraduate degree.

Agreed - there really is no justification (unless you are loaded with money and an extra $50k is nothing to you). However, I will say that there are a lot of OOS schools that make the cost comparable (or even less) than UVA if you are able to get merit.

Donut hole, merit only at much lower tier schools--none of the T20s so that is the choice we have to make $38k vs $85-90k.

Why does it have to be a T20? There are tons of cheaper schools out there.

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Anonymous wrote:UVA was not our backup, but we did pick William and Mary over UVA.

Same. Liked the smaller size

No, no. Didn’t you get the memo? The only possible explanation for picking WM over UVA is that your kid must be “quirky.” 😀

That is so on point with dcum!

As a VT grad, I was sort of flabbergasted by the number of guys in full on khakis, vests, polos for just partying at the clubs on a random college night to the bars when we recently visited. I mean my kids wear that to their private school for dress code, but not typically what they hang out in when not in school or a night out with friends. Do all the schools dress like this or is this still a UVA thing? My son is an athlete, but gets turned off by an overly 'bro' culture so not sure the fit is there.

Virginia Tech dad hiding in alleys and ogling college kids. Super-sketchy and lecherous behavior!

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Anonymous wrote:UVA has 3 types of instate applicants. Those with legacy connections, high stat NOVA kids looking for a solid safety and first timers and URMs looking to take advantage of emerging woke admissions policies.

No. It’s one of the first choice in-state options for families that don’t want to waste $85k/year on private universities.

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My son was accepted to some higher ranked schools, but as Virginians it is getting very hard to justify paying an additional $50k or so per year for an undergraduate degree.

Same with my son.

Paying $80K+/yr for undergrad is for suckers.

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Anonymous wrote:UVA has 3 types of instate applicants. Those with legacy connections, high stat NOVA kids looking for a solid safety and first timers and URMs looking to take advantage of emerging woke admissions policies.

No. It’s one of the first choice in-state options for families that don’t want to waste $85k/year on private universities.

+100

My son was accepted to some higher ranked schools, but as Virginians it is getting very hard to justify paying an additional $50k or so per year for an undergraduate degree.

Agreed - there really is no justification (unless you are loaded with money and an extra $50k is nothing to you). However, I will say that there are a lot of OOS schools that make the cost comparable (or even less) than UVA if you are able to get merit.

Donut hole, merit only at much lower tier schools--none of the T20s so that is the choice we have to make $38k vs $85-90k.

Why does it have to be a T20? There are tons of cheaper schools out there.

Experience &outcomes make most T20s empirically worth it

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Anonymous wrote:UVA has 3 types of instate applicants. Those with legacy connections, high stat NOVA kids looking for a solid safety and first timers and URMs looking to take advantage of emerging woke admissions policies.

No. It’s one of the first choice in-state options for families that don’t want to waste $85k/year on private universities.

+100

My son was accepted to some higher ranked schools, but as Virginians it is getting very hard to justify paying an additional $50k or so per year for an undergraduate degree.

Agreed - there really is no justification (unless you are loaded with money and an extra $50k is nothing to you). However, I will say that there are a lot of OOS schools that make the cost comparable (or even less) than UVA if you are able to get merit.

Donut hole, merit only at much lower tier schools--none of the T20s so that is the choice we have to make $38k vs $85-90k.

Why does it have to be a T20? There are tons of cheaper schools out there.

Experience &outcomes make most T20s empirically worth it

Disagree. No school is worth 80K. Ever.

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Anonymous wrote:UVA has 3 types of instate applicants. Those with legacy connections, high stat NOVA kids looking for a solid safety and first timers and URMs looking to take advantage of emerging woke admissions policies.

No. It’s one of the first choice in-state options for families that don’t want to waste $85k/year on private universities.

+100

My son was accepted to some higher ranked schools, but as Virginians it is getting very hard to justify paying an additional $50k or so per year for an undergraduate degree.

Agreed - there really is no justification (unless you are loaded with money and an extra $50k is nothing to you). However, I will say that there are a lot of OOS schools that make the cost comparable (or even less) than UVA if you are able to get merit.

Donut hole, merit only at much lower tier schools--none of the T20s so that is the choice we have to make $38k vs $85-90k.

Why does it have to be a T20? There are tons of cheaper schools out there.

Experience &outcomes make most T20s empirically worth it

Really? I work with a ton that aren’t more successful than my state school alum self.

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Anonymous wrote:Why are there so many more UVA admits at McLean vs Langley HS? At least based on those posting-I count 13 McLean and only at 6 at Langley. More VA tech admits at McLean too!

Because McLean has a graduating class with about 100 more students?

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Anonymous wrote:UVA has 3 types of instate applicants. Those with legacy connections, high stat NOVA kids looking for a solid safety and first timers and URMs looking to take advantage of emerging woke admissions policies.

No. It’s one of the first choice in-state options for families that don’t want to waste $85k/year on private universities.

+100

My son was accepted to some higher ranked schools, but as Virginians it is getting very hard to justify paying an additional $50k or so per year for an undergraduate degree.

Agreed - there really is no justification (unless you are loaded with money and an extra $50k is nothing to you). However, I will say that there are a lot of OOS schools that make the cost comparable (or even less) than UVA if you are able to get merit.

Donut hole, merit only at much lower tier schools--none of the T20s so that is the choice we have to make $38k vs $85-90k.

Why does it have to be a T20? There are tons of cheaper schools out there.

Experience &outcomes make most T20s empirically worth it

Really? I work with a ton that aren’t more successful than my state school alum self.

This is the reality but you won’t be able to convince PP otherwise. If they want to blow 85k/yr, they’re welcome to. But they’re still suckers.

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Anonymous wrote:Why are there so many more UVA admits at McLean vs Langley HS? At least based on those posting-I count 13 McLean and only at 6 at Langley. More VA tech admits at McLean too!

Keep in mind that a lot people have not posted (including many who got into UVA). My daughter and most of her friends are not planning to post (and it is her understanding that "not posting" is not uncommon).

This year’s trend is to post-these are the Covid Freshman and they want to celebrate their accomplishments.

I would definitely say that the vast majority of kids have not/will not post. I know people ask why some kids won't post, but I also wonder why kids will post (as it's not just kids going to the Ivies that post - people NOVA will post as well).

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McLean HS page looking more impressive this year than Langley!

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Anonymous wrote:McLean HS page looking more impressive this year than Langley!

Only based on what is posted, I think they are about the same with McLean having a slight edge. However, I can't say that either school looks truly impressive. Again, most kids have not posted. Not sure about the comment regarding kids wanting to post this year.

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I agree more kids posting overall this year in public and private-way more than we saw for class of 2023.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree more kids posting overall this year in public and private-way more than we saw for class of 2023.

Who cares?

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Anonymous wrote:UVA was not our backup, but we did pick William and Mary over UVA.

My DC picked VT over UVA.

too bad for them