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

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with PP and am not sure what school some posters are talking about. My DC is deciding between UVA, VT & Holy Cross. We attended admitted student events at UVA & VT last weekend and the kids dressed and acted the same. We talked to students who weren't working for the admissions office at both schools and were pleased to note how friendly they were at both schools, taking time to offer directions, share their experience and offer advice. The food at VT is definitely better than UVA's, but both campuses are beautiful and offer fantastic opportunities. As is often noted on this board, VA residents are lucky to have so many great options.

When we visited UVA, we didn't see anyone dressed up (in fact, we saw a guy walking around in his bath robe). However, maybe the poster was there when there was a special event (i.e. Greek formal) or something like that going on.

I already love this guy.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with PP and am not sure what school some posters are talking about. My DC is deciding between UVA, VT & Holy Cross. We attended admitted student events at UVA & VT last weekend and the kids dressed and acted the same. We talked to students who weren't working for the admissions office at both schools and were pleased to note how friendly they were at both schools, taking time to offer directions, share their experience and offer advice. The food at VT is definitely better than UVA's, but both campuses are beautiful and offer fantastic opportunities. As is often noted on this board, VA residents are lucky to have so many great options.

When we visited UVA, we didn't see anyone dressed up (in fact, we saw a guy walking around in his bath robe). However, maybe the poster was there when there was a special event (i.e. Greek formal) or something like that going on.

I already love this guy.

he might be someone who lives in the Lawn has has to talk outside to the bathroom LOL

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walk not talk

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with PP and am not sure what school some posters are talking about. My DC is deciding between UVA, VT & Holy Cross. We attended admitted student events at UVA & VT last weekend and the kids dressed and acted the same. We talked to students who weren't working for the admissions office at both schools and were pleased to note how friendly they were at both schools, taking time to offer directions, share their experience and offer advice. The food at VT is definitely better than UVA's, but both campuses are beautiful and offer fantastic opportunities. As is often noted on this board, VA residents are lucky to have so many great options.

When we visited UVA, we didn't see anyone dressed up (in fact, we saw a guy walking around in his bath robe). However, maybe the poster was there when there was a special event (i.e. Greek formal) or something like that going on.

I already love this guy.

It was most likely my boy. He fancies himself as a hybrid of Chris Knight and Van Wilder.

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So what?

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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.

+1

I agree. The air was toxic there. My son was accepted but picked Michigan
The bro culture was a turnoff to both my son and my daughter.

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DD was accepted but chose VT for Engineering - much better Engineering school !

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with PP and am not sure what school some posters are talking about. My DC is deciding between UVA, VT & Holy Cross. We attended admitted student events at UVA & VT last weekend and the kids dressed and acted the same. We talked to students who weren't working for the admissions office at both schools and were pleased to note how friendly they were at both schools, taking time to offer directions, share their experience and offer advice. The food at VT is definitely better than UVA's, but both campuses are beautiful and offer fantastic opportunities. As is often noted on this board, VA residents are lucky to have so many great options.

When we visited UVA, we didn't see anyone dressed up (in fact, we saw a guy walking around in his bath robe). However, maybe the poster was there when there was a special event (i.e. Greek formal) or something like that going on.

I already love this guy.

he might be someone who lives in the Lawn has has to talk outside to the bathroom LOL

That's exactly where we saw him. During our tour, our guide was like - "you're not supposed to see that!" However, she did going on to explain the bathroom situation.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with PP and am not sure what school some posters are talking about. My DC is deciding between UVA, VT & Holy Cross. We attended admitted student events at UVA & VT last weekend and the kids dressed and acted the same. We talked to students who weren't working for the admissions office at both schools and were pleased to note how friendly they were at both schools, taking time to offer directions, share their experience and offer advice. The food at VT is definitely better than UVA's, but both campuses are beautiful and offer fantastic opportunities. As is often noted on this board, VA residents are lucky to have so many great options.

When we visited UVA, we didn't see anyone dressed up (in fact, we saw a guy walking around in his bath robe). However, maybe the poster was there when there was a special event (i.e. Greek formal) or something like that going on.

I already love this guy.

he might be someone who lives in the Lawn has has to talk outside to the bathroom LOL

That's exactly where we saw him. During our tour, our guide was like - "you're not supposed to see that!" However, she did going on to explain the bathroom situation.

Please, there’s a bathrobe guy or gal spotted on every tour. Crowd loves it.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with PP and am not sure what school some posters are talking about. My DC is deciding between UVA, VT & Holy Cross. We attended admitted student events at UVA & VT last weekend and the kids dressed and acted the same. We talked to students who weren't working for the admissions office at both schools and were pleased to note how friendly they were at both schools, taking time to offer directions, share their experience and offer advice. The food at VT is definitely better than UVA's, but both campuses are beautiful and offer fantastic opportunities. As is often noted on this board, VA residents are lucky to have so many great options.

When we visited UVA, we didn't see anyone dressed up (in fact, we saw a guy walking around in his bath robe). However, maybe the poster was there when there was a special event (i.e. Greek formal) or something like that going on.

I already love this guy.

he might be someone who lives in the Lawn has has to talk outside to the bathroom LOL

That's exactly where we saw him. During our tour, our guide was like - "you're not supposed to see that!" However, she did going on to explain the bathroom situation.

Please, there’s a bathrobe guy or gal spotted on every tour. Crowd loves it.

The sad part is that this guy was the highlight of the tour.

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https://www.saraharberson.com/blog/something-different-waitlists-this-year?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_j3M-nranCg5ZNuBJdnLIuWTDKis_lclCcnSBVik8irH4Y_IKikCzbHaRyNCNuKbLZmMOwU1I3Kp1Fe_eABadhfUg02A&_hsmi=302227906

One "expert" who studies WL movement thinks something is up with the UVA WL movement already. And yes, 57 is a big number.

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Anonymous wrote:Kinda surprised so many people declined already.

57 people is "alot"???

Why are we spelling “a lot” as though it’s one word? Is this some kind of a joke or dog whistle?

because people are stupid.

What kind of dog whistle would it be besides that they don’t know how to spell it correctly??

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

Lol “we”

DP but yep, it’s a “we”. We talked about the financials together and decided. I’m not letting my kids make huge financial decisions (that I will mostly pay for!) without the bigger picture of what it means. Now, had he decided he didn’t care that he would have thousands in loans after, I guess I would not have stopped him. But for sure he didn’t just come down one day and tell me where he’s going.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree with PP and am not sure what school some posters are talking about. My DC is deciding between UVA, VT & Holy Cross. We attended admitted student events at UVA & VT last weekend and the kids dressed and acted the same. We talked to students who weren't working for the admissions office at both schools and were pleased to note how friendly they were at both schools, taking time to offer directions, share their experience and offer advice. The food at VT is definitely better than UVA's, but both campuses are beautiful and offer fantastic opportunities. As is often noted on this board, VA residents are lucky to have so many great options.

Great options. Have a child at UVA who is very happy but have a ton of friends who went to HC and loved their time there.

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

Lol “we”

DP but yep, it’s a “we”. We talked about the financials together and decided. I’m not letting my kids make huge financial decisions (that I will mostly pay for!) without the bigger picture of what it means. Now, had he decided he didn’t care that he would have thousands in loans after, I guess I would not have stopped him. But for sure he didn’t just come down one day and tell me where he’s going.

100%! People here get triggered whenever a parent suggests that it wasn't just their non- independently wealthy 18 year old kid making the college decision. Granted, what the kid wants is important, but most kids would not be able to go to college without the parent's finances. Therefore, I don't see a problem with making the college decision somewhat collaborative with the parents.