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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First, strategize re: JMU admission. Don't leave it to chance. She will get into JMU or VT, quite possibily both but she should have a preference and she should [b]maximize her chances[/b] at the school she prefers. Those schools are the likelies, where she is likely to end up, in Va at least. Beyond that, apply widely. Research EA or Rolling admission to state universities. Even if there's not time to visit, throw in some applications, as early as August. If so she may get some acceptances before Thanksgiving. Then you will know early re: some actual costs for out-of-state. Regular Decision for Virginia schools is an awful wait. They announce later than everyone else. The Va high schools know this and use it, keeping pressure on the students. For less stress Sr Yr, have some early acceptances.[/quote]

What do you mean by maximize her chances?  Express interest via visiting? Spend extra time on the essays? Apply early action?

This seems like good advice--I think she's someone who will make better decisions if she's got 'one foot in the door' somewhere--otherwise she'll put it off forever if she can.

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