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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We live in PA and are considering visiting UVA and W&M with our junior DS. They seem like potential fits, though I know UVA is super-reachy for those OOS. I see that 2/3 of undergrads at both are from VA, which is of course understandable. Does anyone know what the experience is like there for those coming from elsewhere (assuming they get admitted)? DS is interested in physics or economics, and is social and outgoing but prefers small social groups to big ones. He is looking at mid-size+ schools (about 6K undergrads and up) and is not interested in LACs.

For context, we aren't really considering other state schools outside of PA with the possible exception of UVM. Other schools that seem like good options for him include [b]Northwestern, BU, U Rochester, Syracuse, and Pitt. Thanks for any input![/quote][/b]

Some of those have way more than 6,000 students.[/quote]

+1. and UVM is a cut below UVA and W&M. [/quote]

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Go ahead and roll your eyes. UVA is ranked 26 of all colleges and universities and no 3 of publics. Vermont is 132 and 68, respectively. They aren’t even close.[/quote]

new poster. But it is typical for lists to include reaches, targets, and safeties. UVM makes sense  for someone who likes 6,000 AND UP.

I think you have a good list, OP. Also, agree with others that UVA, while largely kids from Virginia, has a high percentage of students from Northern Virginia. Northern Virginia families come from all over. I am thinking of the people on my street and I can't think of one parent who is actually from the area. So while the kids are instate, there is not an insular feel.[/quote]

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