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[quote=Anonymous]OP first congrats to your son. 
We live in NOVA and DD accepted another both schools. The feeling of the schools is different: DD is a junior at W&M
W&M is smaller and you have more direct contact with teachers. It’s easier to get into the top sororities and fraternities and there is social life around this. 
UVA is much bigger. 
I recently read this about UVA:

See what students say:
Academics
Along with the low in-state tuition, academic rigor is the reason many students choose UVA. “All our schools are pretty strong and we have beautiful facilities, numerous options to choose from in regards to liberal arts education, and most professors are so excited to be here and be teaching,” a sophomore reports. The school’s greatest strengths, according to one senior, “include its location in Charlottesville, the wide variety of courses and their high level of academic rigor, and the many ways to work or volunteer outside the classroom.” “Each class caters to the smartest kids and elevates everyone. “ On the whole, students are very happy with their professors, who are “extremely knowledgeable, passionate, excellent teachers, with a few exceptions. The teachers are generally very accessible and responsive to emails, and are genuinely interested in helping students succeed and encouraging exploration of interesting topic material outside of class.” While students note that in large lecture classes it can be a challenge to engage, “professors are very accessible if you seek them out,” and “are genuinely interested in helping students succeed and encouraging exploration of interesting topic material outside of class.” Academics here are almost universally described as rigorous and challenging, with a particularly tough grading curve in the sciences, but students praise the available resources and academic advising. “Having a personal relationship with faculty members outside of the classroom helps with the academic experience.”
Student Body
“The typical UVA student is reasonably wealthy, white, and very preppy. Other groups can be found within the student body, but you have to actively seek them out.” This sums up how students describe themselves, though they’re quick to acknowledge that there are other types beyond the typical. Roughly two-thirds of the student body is from Virginia. Some praise the diversity of the school while others would like to see even more. “Preppy” and “involved” are also common adjectives. “The typical student is very involved outside of academics and usually has a million things to do,” including socialize. “Student are highly involved in academics, extracurriculars, and socially. Your average UVA student is very well-rounded and extremely busy, but enjoys that lifestyle.” This involvement makes it easy for students to find niches within the larger community that suit their interests, and there’s no question that everyone here is very driven in the direction of their choosing....

I don’t think you can go wrong with either school. As for the “grind”. HS Was the grind. College has been easier. Best of luck![/quote]

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