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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So many unaccomplished parents on this thread tearing down schools they could never get into. [/quote]

Well I went to a higher ranked school than either of these and UVA/Vandy undergrad would not be my cup of tea. Not for my kids either.

Honestly, IDK why people apply to schools they don't really want to go to. Both of these schools have a vibe and it's not really what OP wants. [/quote]

NP. I have been resisting answering on this thread. I hear what you are saying about the vibe at both of these schools. I know many kids at both. Given the acceptance rate at Vanderbilt and at UVA for those from out-of-state or Northern VA, you might expect a more intellectual vibe overall at these schools. The fact that they have a [i]less intellectual [/i]vibe is what a lot of people like about them of course and we hear that over and over and over.

That said, UVA is A LOT bigger. And many of the best and the brightest of VA, who aren't looking for any particular vibe just the best school they can afford, choose it. A much larger part of UVA does not fit the stereotype. You can easily get away from it at UVA.

For someone not interested in the party/Greek/sports scene, I would 100% recommend UVA.[/quote]

Ditto!  My NOVA area grad is living her best life.  She was at the top of her graduating class in High School.  She loves that while yes UVA is challenging and she is surrounded by very motivated students, it also has a relaxed vibe that welcomes many different groups of people/interests.  She had no interest in applying to any Ivy for that reason....wanted a relaxed social vibe.

Sorry to those who were disappointed by the DOTL.  While they are somewhat informing, they really do not give a good idea of fit for your child. Talk to people, explore some of the different groups on social media, spend a day in C'ville just observing the different hang out spots where students go.  It really is a special place.[/quote]

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