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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]UVA is being smart about this. Studies have shown that between 60 and 80 percent of all students change their major at least once (mine included!) so direct admit programs result in too many kids transferring out.[/quote] We attended a McIntire session last week and this was one of the reasons cited. Very few 18yr olds actually know what they want to study. I appreciate that the school included student suggestions when it made the change. Basically, some firms (IB) have a 2 yr hiring cycle so students were interviewing (and still getting hired BTW) for those jobs before McIntire decisions dropped. Also, students who weren't accepted, had to pivot but had business pre-reqs which didn't easily transfer to other departments. My kid didn't like direct admit programs and appreciates the opportunity to explore interests. If she doesn't get accepted to McIntire, UVA offers plenty of other options that interest her. Our neighbor's son wanted a direct admit program and chose Pamplin at VT. Both kids are happy with their choices and will be just fine. Once again, VA residents have excellent choices.[/quote]

Michigan has direct admission to Ross and a 97% retention rate.   If a student changes their mind, there are dozens of highly ranked departments they can choose from.  I think the reality is that UVA is more concerned that it will lose students to other schools if they decide business isn’t for them.  [/quote]

Hard to know if that's because it's hard on the student if they want to switch. If it's between sticking it out in Ross and staying for a 5th year, I think many students would stay put and minor in that other area of interest. Budgets don't always allow a 5th year of undergrad. [/quote]

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