What’s next for UVA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What’s next?

It will lose some top name faculty

It will lose some top OOS applicants who feel like they caved

It will lose more top OOS applicants who just are avoiding these schools seem to be on Trumps hit list. They have 4 years in college and there are too many great colleges. Nobody wants this to be the headline of their school newspaper for the entire time.

It may get a little easier to get into in state

Add: W&M and VT are going to see a surge in applications next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread is so off target. Why do you all think Harvard, Columbia, Penn, etc., have had so much trouble with the current administration? Do you really think it’s primarily about the schools’ admission policies? In a tangential way, maybe, but not really. It’s mostly about how their DEI offices operate generally on campus with already enrolled students. You’re all just so weird.

Many of us have noted just that. I think one could affect the other, though. You think the admission staff has not been required to do regular DEI training on things like implicit bias? Once that emphasis disappears, their decision making process might look different.

Back to the good ‘old boys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread is so off target. Why do you all think Harvard, Columbia, Penn, etc., have had so much trouble with the current administration? Do you really think it’s primarily about the schools’ admission policies? In a tangential way, maybe, but not really. It’s mostly about how their DEI offices operate generally on campus with already enrolled students. You’re all just so weird.

Many of us have noted just that. I think one could affect the other, though. You think the admission staff has not been required to do regular DEI training on things like implicit bias? Once that emphasis disappears, their decision making process might look different.

Back to the good ‘old boys.

Not unless the admissions staff is forced out. UVA has an outstanding admission office, at least for now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread is so off target. Why do you all think Harvard, Columbia, Penn, etc., have had so much trouble with the current administration? Do you really think it’s primarily about the schools’ admission policies? In a tangential way, maybe, but not really. It’s mostly about how their DEI offices operate generally on campus with already enrolled students. You’re all just so weird.

Many of us have noted just that. I think one could affect the other, though. You think the admission staff has not been required to do regular DEI training on things like implicit bias? Once that emphasis disappears, their decision making process might look different.

Back to the good ‘old boys.

Not unless the admissions staff is forced out. UVA has an outstanding admission office, at least for now.

Is Youngkin going to DOGE them? Replace with a bunch of MAGA cretins?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread is so off target. Why do you all think Harvard, Columbia, Penn, etc., have had so much trouble with the current administration? Do you really think it’s primarily about the schools’ admission policies? In a tangential way, maybe, but not really. It’s mostly about how their DEI offices operate generally on campus with already enrolled students. You’re all just so weird.

Many of us have noted just that. I think one could affect the other, though. You think the admission staff has not been required to do regular DEI training on things like implicit bias? Once that emphasis disappears, their decision making process might look different.

Back to the good ‘old boys.

Not unless the admissions staff is forced out. UVA has an outstanding admission office, at least for now.

Is Youngkin going to DOGE them? Replace with a bunch of MAGA cretins?

Doubtful. But they might leave if they feel their ethics or professional reputation is at risk. They could go to a private counseling gig and double their salaries overnight or find a new university to represent.

[Anonymous]

I have a class of 2026, white, high stats, full pay, private school boy and I am feeling pretty optimistic for the upcoming application cycle. I think it will be the best year for his demographic in 5+ years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s next?

It will lose some top name faculty

It will lose some top OOS applicants who feel like they caved

It will lose more top OOS applicants who just are avoiding these schools seem to be on Trumps hit list. They have 4 years in college and there are too many great colleges. Nobody wants this to be the headline of their school newspaper for the entire time.

It may get a little easier to get into in state

Add: W&M and VT are going to see a surge in applications next year.

It isn't going to change much of anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a class of 2026, white, high stats, full pay, private school boy and I am feeling pretty optimistic for the upcoming application cycle. I think it will be the best year for his demographic in 5+ years.

Gross.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a class of 2026, white, high stats, full pay, private school boy and I am feeling pretty optimistic for the upcoming application cycle. I think it will be the best year for his demographic in 5+ years.

Admissions removed race from consideration two years ago. Shouldn’t that demographic done better?

The DOJ was concerned about programs and offices that worked with current students, not applicants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a class of 2026, white, high stats, full pay, private school boy and I am feeling pretty optimistic for the upcoming application cycle. I think it will be the best year for his demographic in 5+ years.

Why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s next?

It will lose some top name faculty

It will lose some top OOS applicants who feel like they caved

It will lose more top OOS applicants who just are avoiding these schools seem to be on Trumps hit list. They have 4 years in college and there are too many great colleges. Nobody wants this to be the headline of their school newspaper for the entire time.

It may get a little easier to get into in state

Add: W&M and VT are going to see a surge in applications next year.

I think so, too. Plus, those 2 schools have been investing a lot in infrastructure like new dorms and academic buildings. I’ve seen a lot of great students this year pick W&M or VT. I’m not sure if that is due to UVA’s rep for denying or waitlisting so many qualified NoVA applicants, or what. The political spotlight on UVA right now may further close the prestige gap between VA’s top schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a class of 2026, white, high stats, full pay, private school boy and I am feeling pretty optimistic for the upcoming application cycle. I think it will be the best year for his demographic in 5+ years.

As if this demographic has ever had it so hard, lol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s next?

It will lose some top name faculty

It will lose some top OOS applicants who feel like they caved

It will lose more top OOS applicants who just are avoiding these schools seem to be on Trumps hit list. They have 4 years in college and there are too many great colleges. Nobody wants this to be the headline of their school newspaper for the entire time.

It may get a little easier to get into in state

Add: W&M and VT are going to see a surge in applications next year.

I think so, too. Plus, those 2 schools have been investing a lot in infrastructure like new dorms and academic buildings. I’ve seen a lot of great students this year pick W&M or VT. I’m not sure if that is due to UVA’s rep for denying or waitlisting so many qualified NoVA applicants, or what. The political spotlight on UVA right now may further close the prestige gap between VA’s top schools.

Not happening.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s next?

It will lose some top name faculty

It will lose some top OOS applicants who feel like they caved

It will lose more top OOS applicants who just are avoiding these schools seem to be on Trumps hit list. They have 4 years in college and there are too many great colleges. Nobody wants this to be the headline of their school newspaper for the entire time.

It may get a little easier to get into in state

Add: W&M and VT are going to see a surge in applications next year.

I think so, too. Plus, those 2 schools have been investing a lot in infrastructure like new dorms and academic buildings. I’ve seen a lot of great students this year pick W&M or VT. I’m not sure if that is due to UVA’s rep for denying or waitlisting so many qualified NoVA applicants, or what. The political spotlight on UVA right now may further close the prestige gap between VA’s top schools.

Not happening.

VT already passed William & Mary and this could finally make it equal with UVa

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What’s next?

It will lose some top name faculty

It will lose some top OOS applicants who feel like they caved

It will lose more top OOS applicants who just are avoiding these schools seem to be on Trumps hit list. They have 4 years in college and there are too many great colleges. Nobody wants this to be the headline of their school newspaper for the entire time.

It may get a little easier to get into in state

Add: W&M and VT are going to see a surge in applications next year.

I think so, too. Plus, those 2 schools have been investing a lot in infrastructure like new dorms and academic buildings. I’ve seen a lot of great students this year pick W&M or VT. I’m not sure if that is due to UVA’s rep for denying or waitlisting so many qualified NoVA applicants, or what. The political spotlight on UVA right now may further close the prestige gap between VA’s top schools.

The "prestige" gap is really a ranking gap. If that doesn't change, there will be very little impact. Nothing else has really changed the ranking. Not the march or the murders. When Columbia was hurt in USNWR rankings, it was due to questions about the data they supplied, not due to any drama surrounding the school.