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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]

How exactly does UVA calculate rank? Do you have any proof or are you guessing like everyone else?[/quote]

UVA admissions is intimately familiar with each of the NOVA high schools and what GPA it takes to be in top 5-10%.  Not saying you have to be in top 5% to be admitted but it definitely is a plus.  Do I have proof? Mostly just anecdotal based on watching my four DCs and their friends/peers who graduated from 2 different HSs apply over the past few years (so maybe 50-60 kids), as well as what others post here.[/quote]

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