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OP here. We have UMD as an option too with cost similar to UVA.  UMD is out as an option as we want son to be little bit away. I think that would be good for him. Son is ok going to Uva. Not shown any strong desire so far to go to Umich, but you never know.  [/quote]

Our DC is faced with a similar decision w Michigan and UVA, with UIUC and RPI thrown into the mix.  DC has merit from RPI that brings the cost down closer to UVA.  We are under the impression Uva CS is more theoretical, less hands on for undergrad.  DC wants to do AI & ML with lots of hands on research opportunities.  We are leaning towards the OOS options as they all seem to have lots of flexibility in their curriculum and lots of course offerings for the different concentration. UVA, although a great program, seems a bit more rigid.  To be fair, UVA has not offer any virtual info sessions since DC's EA acceptance.  The other schools have been quite generous in info sharing.  DC participated in one of the zoom lectures with RPI and was beyond impressed.

Wonder if UVA will start sending invites to virtual tours and info sessions now that RD is out.

Great options, but hard to decide nevertheless.[/quote]

What is the source of your UVA info? [/quote]

The UVA data is quite outdated, I have to admit.  Know a few kids that went through the program a numbers of years ago.  The program is fairly standard fare with all of the foundational and theory classes.  Not a lot of hands on work as undergrad.  These kids mostly went into IT or management consulting afterwards.  Again, this was a few years ago.

DC is actively trying to look up info about the UVA CS via its website, but hasn't been able to find too much beyond the one or two offerings in each sub discipline such as AL or ML, or HCI (human computer interaction).  Clubs don't seem to be very active either (as compared to the vast number of student STEM clubs/teams at U Mich).  DC is planning to reach out to UVA CS professors to see if they can provide any insight or guidance.  This has been an interesting thread to follow and we are open to constructive feedback on these schools.
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