Does anyone not apply to UVA?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS goes to MCPS W School. Got into a discussion in homeroom and discovered all but one of the 15 kids were applying to UVA. Brought this up with his (rather large) friend group at lunch whoknow it's a great school but what causes the intensity of the draw for MoCo and DC kids? almost all reported to also be applying to UVA. I know it's a great school but what causes the intensity of the draw for MoCo and DC kids?

LOL
No it's not a big draw for MoCo and DC kids.
No W school has more than 100 students apply to UVa and each of these schools has about 500 seniors.
Nice try though, booster.

[Anonymous]

It's an outstanding university, and you would pay in-state tuition.

What's the mystery?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's an outstanding university, and you would pay in-state tuition.

What's the mystery?

Sorry I missed you were talking about OOS. However, I don't think a great public school in a neighboring state would be such a mystery, either.

[Anonymous]

This makes no sense. UVA is a fantastic deal for Virginia kids, not so much for MoCo. Signed, parent of very happy UVA student from Virginia.

[Anonymous]

I’m in VA and my kid is not applying to UVA be use they don’t have the grades.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's one of maybe 3 highly rated universities within 2 hours of DC. Likely #3 of 3, behind Univ. of Penn and Georgetown. And cheaper than private, easier to get into. I can see the draw.

You forgot Hopkins. My kid absolutely would go to any of these three before UVA. No interest in a big southern state school.

[Anonymous]

No. Just didn't like it.

[Anonymous]

Easier to get in for a good to excellent student from a MCPS "W" school than from in-state, coming from a FCPS public

True

[Anonymous]

There were around 25 students who applied from Blair last year. The class is over 800 students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There were around 25 students who applied from Blair last year. The class is over 800 students.

But applicants for UVA and W&M. With data tools like Naviance and SCHEV, counselors can easily predict chances. The parents may also ha e been told that the counselor is not checking the Most Rigorous box, in which case there’s no point in applying. Counselors also write a letter of recommendation for Virginia schools so should be very up front with parents about applying to high star schools when the student doesn’t have high stats. It’s their job to reroute the student to a more suitable Virginia school if in-state or to others more suitable if OOS

[Anonymous]

Not applying. Overpriced.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There were around 25 students who applied from Blair last year. The class is over 800 students.

But applicants for UVA and W&M. With data tools like Naviance and SCHEV, counselors can easily predict chances. The parents may also ha e been told that the counselor is not checking the Most Rigorous box, in which case there’s no point in applying. Counselors also write a letter of recommendation for Virginia schools so should be very up front with parents about applying to high star schools when the student doesn’t have high stats. It’s their job to reroute the student to a more suitable Virginia school if in-state or to others more suitable if OOS

I’m not sure I understand this post. I think there must be a number of typos.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There were around 25 students who applied from Blair last year. The class is over 800 students.

But applicants for UVA and W&M. With data tools like Naviance and SCHEV, counselors can easily predict chances. The parents may also ha e been told that the counselor is not checking the Most Rigorous box, in which case there’s no point in applying. Counselors also write a letter of recommendation for Virginia schools so should be very up front with parents about applying to high star schools when the student doesn’t have high stats. It’s their job to reroute the student to a more suitable Virginia school if in-state or to others more suitable if OOS

At Blair the counselors do not advise the students where to apply or route them anywhere. It’s a huge school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m in VA and my kid is not applying to UVA be use they don’t have the grades.

+1. Naviance tells us there is zero chance of admittance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There were around 25 students who applied from Blair last year. The class is over 800 students.

But applicants for UVA and W&M. With data tools like Naviance and SCHEV, counselors can easily predict chances. The parents may also ha e been told that the counselor is not checking the Most Rigorous box, in which case there’s no point in applying. Counselors also write a letter of recommendation for Virginia schools so should be very up front with parents about applying to high star schools when the student doesn’t have high stats. It’s their job to reroute the student to a more suitable Virginia school if in-state or to others more suitable if OOS

I’m not sure I understand this post. I think there must be a number of typos.

I thought I was the only one.