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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]TJ kid got deferred as well. SAT in the high 1500’s. [/quote]

I think what this and other stories of high-star deferments show is stats-obsessed posters truly don’t understand the admission criteria. Not that I claim to, but UVA is obviously most interested in trying to put together a cohort of kids that bring different things. Just because you have perfect or near perfect test scores and sky-high GPA doesn’t mean you have something to offer.

I do think essays and recommendations make a huge difference. Especially in a year like this.

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Of course these posters understand, and the vast majority likely have awesome kids who are well-rounded. It’s much easier to post stats than ECs which potentially out your kid. [/quote]

Did not expect a kid from TJ would be deferred! [/quote]

Lots of TJ kids don’t get in. Candidates are judged against their peers. If all TJ candidates have high test scores, GPAs, essays, recommendations, achievements, and intended school (engineering, Arts and Sciences, etc.) make a difference. That said, lots of TJ students are accepted. [/quote]

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