UVA letter to alum parents of applicants

[Anonymous]

I am not a UVA alum but still saddened to see how this is unfolding. At ND the lifeblood of our school is the alumni, our network, our school, our faith, our community. Not to say that merit should not be the ultimate arbitrator but a university should give preference to families, no matter how small their impact, have proven loyalty to an institution over generations and are qualified for admission. If I were an alum of the school I would never send another penny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not a UVA alum but still saddened to see how this is unfolding. At ND the lifeblood of our school is the alumni, our network, our school, our faith, our community. Not to say that merit should not be the ultimate arbitrator but a university should give preference to families, no matter how small their impact, have proven loyalty to an institution over generations and are qualified for admission. If I were an alum of the school I would never send another penny.

ND isn’t a state school. This is different. The state shouldn’t allow preferences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe someone found out that legacy admissions was banned, yet UVA was still holding seminars for applicants of legacy children giving “advice” on the schools admissions process.

what’s the big deal? They came to our school and gave advice and that doesn’t seem unusual. I think they visit every school in the state or close to it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not a UVA alum but still saddened to see how this is unfolding. At ND the lifeblood of our school is the alumni, our network, our school, our faith, our community. Not to say that merit should not be the ultimate arbitrator but a university should give preference to families, no matter how small their impact, have proven loyalty to an institution over generations and are qualified for admission. If I were an alum of the school I would never send another penny.

Legacy admissions are illegal at Virginia public schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any other UVA alums get the letter we just got? Basically, it said we're so glad your kid applied but just so you know, they do not get any special treatment and don't expect them to get in at all given how competitive it is. But we appreciate your loyalty to the school!

FWIW, we already knew this and so were not expecting much. We just thought the letter was interesting. Also wondering if they send this to everyone or should this be taken as an "unlikely" letter? We did not get the same letter a few years ago when older kid applied there.

You got Trumped

Don't be stupid. This goes to alums of kids who have applied. The Virginia House of Delegates outlawed legacy admissions at all Commonwealth schools about two years ago. This letter addresses that and (it is hoped) alum parents won't call admissions and askfor preferential treatment - just in case they don't know - which apparently you didn't.

[Anonymous]

UNC better option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not a UVA alum but still saddened to see how this is unfolding. At ND the lifeblood of our school is the alumni, our network, our school, our faith, our community. Not to say that merit should not be the ultimate arbitrator but a university should give preference to families, no matter how small their impact, have proven loyalty to an institution over generations and are qualified for admission. If I were an alum of the school I would never send another penny.

It cannot be both. Either merit is the ultimate arbitrator OR preference should be given to alums. It is impossible to find two identical applicants as far as geographical location, gpa, rigor, testing, ECs, awards, letters of recommendation, additional info, Common App essay, school
Profile, etc.

Which side do you fall on?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a UVA alum but still saddened to see how this is unfolding. At ND the lifeblood of our school is the alumni, our network, our school, our faith, our community. Not to say that merit should not be the ultimate arbitrator but a university should give preference to families, no matter how small their impact, have proven loyalty to an institution over generations and are qualified for admission. If I were an alum of the school I would never send another penny.

It cannot be both. Either merit is the ultimate arbitrator OR preference should be given to alums. It is impossible to find two identical applicants as far as geographical location, gpa, rigor, testing, ECs, awards, letters of recommendation, additional info, Common App essay, school
Profile, etc.

Which side do you fall on?

You are an idiot. This issue and the email is about legacy admission. PERIOD. Don't be stupid. This notice goes to alums of kids who have applied. The Virginia House of Delegates outlawed legacy admissions at all Commonwealth schools about two years ago. This letter addresses that and (it is hoped) alum parents won't call admissions and ask for preferential treatment - just in case they don't know - which apparently you didn't.

THIS IS ALL THIS POST IS ABOUT. EDUCATE YOURSELF BEFORE POSTING.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any other UVA alums get the letter we just got? Basically, it said we're so glad your kid applied but just so you know, they do not get any special treatment and don't expect them to get in at all given how competitive it is. But we appreciate your loyalty to the school!

FWIW, we already knew this and so were not expecting much. We just thought the letter was interesting. Also wondering if they send this to everyone or should this be taken as an "unlikely" letter? We did not get the same letter a few years ago when older kid applied there.

You got Trumped

Don't be stupid. This goes to alums of kids who have applied. The Virginia House of Delegates outlawed legacy admissions at all Commonwealth schools about two years ago. This letter addresses that and (it is hoped) alum parents won't call admissions and askfor preferential treatment - just in case they don't know - which apparently you didn't.

Not sure who you're talking to here. I'm OP and we didn't learn anything new from the letter, having been following UVA admissions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a UVA alum but still saddened to see how this is unfolding. At ND the lifeblood of our school is the alumni, our network, our school, our faith, our community. Not to say that merit should not be the ultimate arbitrator but a university should give preference to families, no matter how small their impact, have proven loyalty to an institution over generations and are qualified for admission. If I were an alum of the school I would never send another penny.

It cannot be both. Either merit is the ultimate arbitrator OR preference should be given to alums. It is impossible to find two identical applicants as far as geographical location, gpa, rigor, testing, ECs, awards, letters of recommendation, additional info, Common App essay, school
Profile, etc.

Which side do you fall on?

Why are you debating this? UVA does not have legacy admissions.

[Anonymous]

I read on DCUM about someone getting this letter last year.

[Anonymous]

Is there really no way for them to tell someone is legacy? I have no dog in this fight but I just find it hard to believe between two statistically equal applicants they don't give the nod to the legacy. That doesn't mean they are giving preference to weaker applicants.

[Anonymous]

We had a legacy from our school get rejected ED; then her parents moved some serious levers. It was turned into a deferral, and she was accepted in the RD round. Do not underestimate the power of legacy+money at any school - it had just not occurred to the parents that they had to worry at all about admission, so they didn't reach out ahead of time.

[Anonymous]

They can still tell who is a legacy bc the app has questions about parent degrees. This year, will be interesting since they had to drop the back door tell us you are a legacy essay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We had a legacy from our school get rejected ED; then her parents moved some serious levers. It was turned into a deferral, and she was accepted in the RD round. Do not underestimate the power of legacy+money at any school - it had just not occurred to the parents that they had to worry at all about admission, so they didn't reach out ahead of time.

Cool story bro