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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't know why this is so hard to grasp, or why this needs to be parsed nine ways to Sunday:

1) UVA is a competetive school for which to be admitted.

2) Given 1), the way to make yourself stand out is to have a stellar résumé.

3) The way to have a stellar résumé is to take the most challenging classes your school offers and do well in them.

4) And yes, that may include pursuing a foreign language as far as you can.

That's it, that's the formula.[/quote]

Only thing I would add is to be in top 5% of class, and yes, UVA figures it out even if your school doesn’t rank.

Signed,
Mom to 2 current Hoos and one who recently graduated [/quote]

That 5% seriously stresses us out. DD is in band and since it's unweighted, it will bring her weighted GPA down and might take her out of the top 5%. She's otherwise a straight A student with APs in all core subject including foreign language. 1500+ SAT. Does she still stand a chance if not top 5%?[/quote]

The 5% depends on high school. Top suburban publics often have admission to UVA from the top 10% or occasionally just outside. Top privates and the Governor’s schools have UVA admissions below the top25%, but the majority are within the top 25%. These are schools where 25% of thr high school has mid-1450s SATs and above, and the top 5-10% heavily target ivy/+ and Uva is a backup.
Talk to your CCO[/quote]

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