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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a NOVA junior hoping to stay within 6 hours of home for college, the closer the better. He currently has a 4.3 and 1550(800 math). He won’t take the SAT again and I imagine his GPA will stay about the same. This page leads me to believe he won’t get into Tech or UVA. Naviance is unclear thanks to wait listing all over the place. He is thinking of NC, Penn State or Pitt, but in state tuition would be better.   He’s not looking for a commuter school.

Are there other in state programs he should consider? Where are kids getting in with his stats?  What does direct admit to engineering mean-Don’t all schools require a certain GPA to get your first choice? If not, what are those schools!?[/quote]

Are you excluding private schools because of cost? I would also try applying to Boston University as an RD.

It might be a reach, but they offer good financial aid. I'm not sure what your household income is, but if you receive some aid, it could be comparable to the cost of attendance at UVA Engineering. The merit scholarships may be competitive, but they cover full or half tuition. However, the deadline is earlier than RD, so keep an eye on it.

If you get in but don't receive aid, you don't need to go since it's not binding.

Also, it's really easy to get to Boston from NOVA by plane or train.[/quote]

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