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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Definitely be careful about attempting to transfer to UVA from a non-guaranteed university/program. Friend’s DD had a 4.0 at Penn State first semester and did not get accepted to UVA as a transfer. Penn State ended up being a bit too remote and far away, though she did stick it out and graduate. My DD’s friend from a prestigious Governor’s high school just accepted her spot at UVA Wise. She really wants UVA and decided the sacrifice was worth it.[/quote]

But can’t you transfer (guaranteed) to UVA from any VA state school? Or is that not the case?[/quote]

No.  Our kid with a 4.0 at VA Tech was waitlisted as a transfer at UVA and ultimately rejected.

There is a community college pathways program from community colleges that guarantees admission to UVA for [b]I think less than a 4.0 but the students need to make sure they are on track with all the required classes. 
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This, the community college transfer program is generous (and it applies to all Virginia Public 4 year instituitons) BUT you must make sure that you take the prescribed courses.  Many students at CCs run afoul of this because they don't read the fine print.  You must take a rigorous program of introductory courses, you cannot take basketweaving.  If you don't cross the Ts and dot the Is, you have to do a third year at community college and then try again for UVA.  Bear in mind that college counseling at the CC level is not good - the student must learn what is required for the transfer and do it.[/quote]

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