Anonymous
Post 03/01/2026 13:33     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Agreed it helps. Not the only the thing that got DS in but he’s now at a HYPSM.

Good to hear- was just coming here to say every high stats kid we know who did it was denied to ivies/ivy+ schools and they almost all go to UVA.

I think UVA is a great school, but not what these particular kids wanted. I was also surprised bc I thought this would help push results a little more.


My DS got into Harvard REA this year after going to Gov School (Humanities).
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2026 13:31     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Agreed it helps. Not the only the thing that got DS in but he’s now at a HYPSM.

Good to hear- was just coming here to say every high stats kid we know who did it was denied to ivies/ivy+ schools and they almost all go to UVA.

I think UVA is a great school, but not what these particular kids wanted. I was also surprised bc I thought this would help push results a little more.


My friend’s child went to Gov School and got into Yale REA this year.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2026 13:18     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anonymous wrote:Agreed it helps. Not the only the thing that got DS in but he’s now at a HYPSM.

Good to hear- was just coming here to say every high stats kid we know who did it was denied to ivies/ivy+ schools and they almost all go to UVA.

I think UVA is a great school, but not what these particular kids wanted. I was also surprised bc I thought this would help push results a little more.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2026 12:11     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Has anyone heard if their DC made it beyond the regional committee?
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2026 11:36     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Agreed it helps. Not the only the thing that got DS in but he’s now at a HYPSM.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2026 11:26     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
It helps.
Anonymous
Post 03/01/2026 07:38     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anonymous wrote:Anyone know if going for music looks good if you are not going to be a music major (but it is one of your main extracurricular activities)?


I think so, yes. It shows passion and drive towards something they love. That is a soft skill colleges love.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2026 21:51     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anyone know if going for music looks good if you are not going to be a music major (but it is one of your main extracurricular activities)?
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2026 21:32     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Any idea where to find data on how many students are in the final applicant pool for humanities?
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2026 17:12     Subject: Re:Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anonymous wrote:Does anyone really know why it takes so long to get a decision? DC just submitted and we realized the wait for this decision will be longer than the wait for any college decision when they apply. And who is making these determinations, someone in the Virginia Dept of Education or the teachers and professors who run each program?

If it matters this is for a World Academy not one of the super competitive STEM or Math programs.


The final round of decisions is made by the state. I think it's by VDOE. It is really annoying how late they tell you because you certainly can't count on admission but if they don't get in you want to make other plans.
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2026 12:03     Subject: Re:Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anonymous wrote:Does anyone really know why it takes so long to get a decision? DC just submitted and we realized the wait for this decision will be longer than the wait for any college decision when they apply. And who is making these determinations, someone in the Virginia Dept of Education or the teachers and professors who run each program?

If it matters this is for a World Academy not one of the super competitive STEM or Math programs.


My DC did one of the language academies and it was amazing. Not sure why the reviews take so long, but it’s managed by VDOE. The director job postings explain that they don’t start until spring, so are managing staff not choosing students. https://vagovernorsschool.com/vgwla-director-application/
Anonymous
Post 01/15/2026 11:40     Subject: Re:Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Does anyone really know why it takes so long to get a decision? DC just submitted and we realized the wait for this decision will be longer than the wait for any college decision when they apply. And who is making these determinations, someone in the Virginia Dept of Education or the teachers and professors who run each program?

If it matters this is for a World Academy not one of the super competitive STEM or Math programs.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 16:28     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For the kids who got in last year for engineering or agriculture, how competitive was it? My son is a junior with 3 AP’s and has. 3.8 weighted but probably not in 10% of class and hasn’t been labeled as gifted. He’s a smart motivated kid who has navigated dyslexia and severe ADHD wonderfully but it sounds like he probably doesn’t stand out? I don’t want to encourage him to apply if it’s nonstarter as a junior


I would speak with the contact at your school about it. What’s competitive in one part of Virginia may not be enough in another, and schools/districts are limited on how many students they can move forward in the process


It's very competitive up here in our NOVA public. The school division has to nominate your kid first.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 16:27     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anonymous wrote:Every kid I know who did Governor's School LOVED the experience. They do a great job of setting it up with structure, but also giving kids a taste of what it's like to be in college dorms, etc.


Same, kid loved it. It was like summer camp for smart kids with some light academics thrown in.

Anonymous
Post 01/09/2026 16:27     Subject: Is Summer Residential Governor’s Schools a big deal?
Anonymous wrote:Not a big deal.


yes it is
did your kid get denied, PP?