Anonymous
Post 09/22/2024 15:31     Subject: Re:UVA out of state
This is the first year no legacy due to new VA law. Last year could be considered if mentioned in essay.
Then the PP claiming they've "done their research & legacy is a no" is talking out of their rear end. OP, the class of 2028 is 66% in state. I don't know what % are OOS or international, but my 1st yr has friends from CO, GA, CT & NY.
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2024 15:04     Subject: Re:UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:
This applies to underrepresented minorities and ties back to the Grounds Tours that were all about slaves having built the campus per the recently put on hold student guides. This question came about after the Supreme Court case and is an opportunity to share personal / racial info. I know this all sounds like a stretch but I’ve done an enormous amount of research on this. Legacy is a no go at UVa. That is indisputable. You may dispute my rationale on the additional short essay question - although I’ve done my homework on this - but there is no disputing that UVA does not take legacy into account.
This is not correct. My current 1st yr has three OOS friends, all legacy, all white. OP, just like any other school, don't fall in love, have your kid apply and see what happens. Good luck.



This is the first year no legacy due to new VA law. Last year could be considered if mentioned in essay.
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2024 14:01     Subject: UVA out of state
Probably submit. My in state dc is 1510 and worried. It’s a crapshoot
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2024 13:39     Subject: UVA out of state
Kid is oos, valedictorian, lots of rigor, 1500
SAT - would you submit or go Test Optional.
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2024 12:44     Subject: UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If legacy and great everything aside from low ACT (30) Would you bother applying or are chances zero?


Is it too late to retake ACT? Or try SAT?


She does not want to, but is mostly applying places were her score is enough, and she will likely go in state. To be very clear I am not expecting her to get in but we might still apply TO because she has so few reaches on her list. She just added UVA yesterday so I hadn’t realized test optional was an option.


Apply EA. Good luck to her. My daughter is very happy at UVA - met her people, great roommate, enjoys all her courses, and raves about her professors. The resources and opportunities are endless.
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2024 09:09     Subject: UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If legacy and great everything aside from low ACT (30) Would you bother applying or are chances zero?


Is it too late to retake ACT? Or try SAT?


She does not want to, but is mostly applying places were her score is enough, and she will likely go in state. To be very clear I am not expecting her to get in but we might still apply TO because she has so few reaches on her list. She just added UVA yesterday so I hadn’t realized test optional was an option.
Anonymous
Post 09/22/2024 08:48     Subject: UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:If legacy and great everything aside from low ACT (30) Would you bother applying or are chances zero?


Is it too late to retake ACT? Or try SAT?
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2024 23:37     Subject: UVA out of state
No I wouldn’t apply.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2024 23:28     Subject: Re:UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:
This applies to underrepresented minorities and ties back to the Grounds Tours that were all about slaves having built the campus per the recently put on hold student guides. This question came about after the Supreme Court case and is an opportunity to share personal / racial info. I know this all sounds like a stretch but I’ve done an enormous amount of research on this. Legacy is a no go at UVa. That is indisputable. You may dispute my rationale on the additional short essay question - although I’ve done my homework on this - but there is no disputing that UVA does not take legacy into account.
This is not correct. My current 1st yr has three OOS friends, all legacy, all white. OP, just like any other school, don't fall in love, have your kid apply and see what happens. Good luck.


Legacy was a thing until 2025.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2024 23:18     Subject: Re:UVA out of state
This applies to underrepresented minorities and ties back to the Grounds Tours that were all about slaves having built the campus per the recently put on hold student guides. This question came about after the Supreme Court case and is an opportunity to share personal / racial info. I know this all sounds like a stretch but I’ve done an enormous amount of research on this. Legacy is a no go at UVa. That is indisputable. You may dispute my rationale on the additional short essay question - although I’ve done my homework on this - but there is no disputing that UVA does not take legacy into account.
This is not correct. My current 1st yr has three OOS friends, all legacy, all white. OP, just like any other school, don't fall in love, have your kid apply and see what happens. Good luck.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2024 23:11     Subject: UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:If legacy and great everything aside from low ACT (30) Would you bother applying or are chances zero?


Not happening unless recruited athlete or mommy is a big donor
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2024 23:07     Subject: UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:Legacy has no bearing at UVA any longer. At least- that’s what they say. If you have v deep pockets- as in big money donor deep- give it a shot test optional.


With an endowment of 10+ billion…yeah, I guess you get what you pay for.

Good luck to your kid, OP. UVA is great. My kid is loving their courses and overall experience.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2024 23:03     Subject: UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No more legacy as of this year.
https://www.schev.edu/Home/Components/News/News/450/16


Yep, sorry OP. Your kid is gonna have to get in on their own merit, which seems unlikely in your case. Best to stick with your own state school, which for sure is inferior.


Not OP. Not a helpful response. Rather mean.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2024 21:00     Subject: UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No more legacy as of this year.
https://www.schev.edu/Home/Components/News/News/450/16


Yep, sorry OP. Your kid is gonna have to get in on their own merit, which seems unlikely in your case. Best to stick with your own state school, which for sure is inferior.


Such a beautiful example of the UVA mentality.
Anonymous
Post 09/21/2024 20:49     Subject: UVA out of state
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No more legacy as of this year.
https://www.schev.edu/Home/Components/News/News/450/16


Yep, sorry OP. Your kid is gonna have to get in on their own merit, which seems unlikely in your case. Best to stick with your own state school, which for sure is inferior.


Not sure why you think OP’s kid is inferior. ACT score? Mine got in OOS going test optional with an even lower score and is doing just fine. OP’s kid is a decent chance if the rest of the application is good. Just do test optional.