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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FWIW, for kids in YIW who are interested in business, this year is the first year that UVA is allowing the YIW cohort to apply to McIntire. BUT, they are lumped in with the outside transfers who are applying and the acceptance rate for that group is below 20%. Spoke with one of the deans at McIntire and she said that this year the number might be closer to 10%. BUT, there is at least a path now. Dr. McKnight (the program director of YIW) told us that about 12-13 of the YIW kids have applied this time. We'll see how many of them manage to snag one of the few seats available for non-UVA students.

Even if McIntire winds up not being an option, Econ + one of the McIntire minors would appear to be a reasonable way to go. Some of the minors require application, but we were told that entry is not super competitive. This is likely what DC would do if they pick the YIW option and don't get McIntire. Leaning this way at this moment and the other options are W&M, VT, Kelley Direct Admit and Case Western. [/quote]

My kid was in the exact same position two years ago, choosing between the same schools. He ultimately chose UVA Wise, even though the path to McIntire wasn’t clear at the time, as the program was transitioning to a three-year format.

He worked closely with UVA Wise and UVA to help create an option for YiW students. While his cohort couldn’t apply directly during that transition year, that pathway is now available for current YiW students.

That said, students who end up majoring in Economics and pursuing a business minor, can be just as successful as McIntire students. My son is starting his first finance internship this summer, had a great and memorable experience at UVA Wise, and is now thriving at UVA.[/quote]

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