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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The most fascinating part of it all is UVA telling students that they look at the whole applicant and there isn’t really a number of AP classes that are needed and SAT scores aren’t that important. The live Instagram stories say this but the results show a completely different reality. [/quote]

It depends on where the student is coming from. UVA can, and should, expect a lot more from a kid from Langley or McLean than from a kid in a less privileged part of the state.[/quote]

Clearly it’s kids compared to kids from their school.  The point is that if we are looking at a school system where AP classes are widely available, they will not be looking at the student at all without a crapload of AP classes. Period. Then if the kid has those courses, they will start to give the student another look.

Instead of telling students there is no minimum number of AP classes or test scores, they should be upfront and say: yes, if APs are available, take as many as you can, all four years. Rather than: we don’t look at it as needing a certain number of AP classes. It’s smoke and mirrors, as someone else said. [/quote]

Honestly I feel like Dean J does say this. She is constantly saying that it is a highly selective school and they look for students pushing themselves across the board. [/quote]

I[b] disagree. [/quote][/b]

Dean J: "t’s not just about the grades, it’s about the rigor. It’s about the student taking what we consider the most rigorous courses."  Seriously, UVA has ALWAYS been clear about rigor.[/quote]

Of course…but they they also say: it’s not the number of AP classes, take what interests you as far as AP classes, we don’t care so much about standardized test scores, etc. they also say it’s not abt number of APs…and some schools don’t have a lot of APs. It should be a definite position: if your school offers a lot of APs, take as many as you can, every year you can. Period. [/quote]

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