How tough is it to transfer to UVA from an LAC?

[PaleoConPrep]

If I don't get into Sewanee ED, I'll probably be headed to Hampden-Sydney next year. I'm a bit nervous about HSC though, because I'm afraid the students might not be serious about academics. How tough is it to transfer to UVA from an LAC like Hampden-Sydney? What do I need to do if I want to do this? My major will be Classics.

[Anonymous]

my sister's friend transferred from swarthmore to uva really easily.

but you aren't that caliber bro.

[Anonymous]

You need to be a VA resident (I think?), go to Northern Virginia Community College, and achieve the grades required for a guaranteed transfer to UVA. Good luck getting into your dream school, right winger.

[Anonymous]

Tough - go to a community college

[Anonymous]

The transfer route is generally easier than gaining admission from high school.

[Anonymous]

I know someone who transferred from a top tier LAC. He had very good grades and scores. I think it takes about the same to transfer as it does to be accepted from HS. It's a plus if you are a late bloomer and do better in college than you did in HS.

[Anonymous]

classics is probably not the best choice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The transfer route is generally easier than gaining admission from high school.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You need to be a VA resident (I think?), go to Northern Virginia Community College, and achieve the grades required for a guaranteed transfer to UVA. Good luck getting into your dream school, right winger.

My dh got straight As at NoVa and applied to transfer to UVA--no dice. They went elsewhere. That said, if you do it, apply for transfer admission before the priority deadline.

What is wrong with Patrick Henry?

[Anonymous]

It is really hard to get into UVA if your grades and test scores are so lame that you doubt you can get into Sewanee.

[Anonymous]

Is there not a direct transfer program in VA from community colleges to the state schools without going through normal admissions process?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need to be a VA resident (I think?), go to Northern Virginia Community College, and achieve the grades required for a guaranteed transfer to UVA. Good luck getting into your dream school, right winger.

My dh got straight As at NoVa and applied to transfer to UVA--no dice. They went elsewhere. That said, if you do it, apply for transfer admission before the priority deadline.

So the "guaranteed transfer" isn't?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need to be a VA resident (I think?), go to Northern Virginia Community College, and achieve the grades required for a guaranteed transfer to UVA. Good luck getting into your dream school, right winger.

My dh got straight As at NoVa and applied to transfer to UVA--no dice. They went elsewhere. That said, if you do it, apply for transfer admission before the priority deadline.

What is wrong with Patrick Henry?

I'm confused. The agreement spells out the criteria (last time I looked three years ago). Automatic admisssion if the criteria are met.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need to be a VA resident (I think?), go to Northern Virginia Community College, and achieve the grades required for a guaranteed transfer to UVA. Good luck getting into your dream school, right winger.

My dh got straight As at NoVa and applied to transfer to UVA--no dice. They went elsewhere. That said, if you do it, apply for transfer admission before the priority deadline.

So the "guaranteed transfer" isn't?

Just checked--it's still in place and it looks like it's even easier than ever (3.4 in NVCC classes) for Arts and Sciences admittance. Amazing deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is really hard to get into UVA if your grades and test scores are so lame that you doubt you can get into Sewanee.

That's the rub.