Many families start feeling anxious about the college search process as their children enter high school. This pressure likely intensifies during the 10th grade year—but it is also the perfect time to develop a plan! Setting a solid foundation for the college application process will ease the stress of this otherwise tumultuous time, make some […]
Test-optional is a college admissions policy that gives applicants the choice to include or exclude their standardized testing scores in their application. Essentially, submission of a standardized test score is not a requirement of admission and students are not penalized for not including SAT or ACT scores in an admission decision. Many schools, including UVA, […]
It’s no secret that the college application process has changed over the last thirty, twenty, and even two years. Applications used to be sent by mail but are now submitted online. Standardized testing used to be a key metric; now, students must be well-rounded academically and personally beyond their test scores. But what else about […]
The information in this article is provided courtesy of Chris Doran in UVA’s Student Financial Services Office. Myth: My parents don’t make much money, so I can’t possibly afford to go to XYZ University. Fact: This is simply not true. Many wonderful schools (including UVA) have committed to meeting 100% of a student’s demonstrated need, […]
Myth: Rigor is measured by the number of A’s or AP courses on a student’s transcript. Fact: UVA admissions prefers to see high school students who are willing to challenge themselves academically and work hard. Rigor and performance are often illustrated through a student’s academic record, also known as their transcript. At first glance, a […]
College tours are a great opportunity for parents and their children to explore and learn more about colleges in which they are interested. Since your college visits will probably be on the shorter end, it’s important to be thorough and efficient with whatever time you are able to spend there. Here are five tips to […]
Application season is an exciting time for students and their families! Students may feel the pressure of juggling applications on top of senior year and extracurricular activities, and parents may feel the angst of trying to provide guidance to their student without overstepping. Here are three tips for parents to help their children as they […]
One thing all college applications have in common is the letter of recommendation, and applying to UVA is no exception. Letters of recommendation are a great way for the admission deans to read someone else’s perspective of you! These letters generally focus on who you are as a student, but teachers and counselors will often […]
Note: Submitting standardized test scores will remain optional for students applying for undergraduate admission to UVA in Fall 2024 and Fall 2025. Head to the UVA Admission website for more information. Everyone’s favorite way to spend a Saturday morning: taking a four-hour exam! Well, maybe not. Regardless, it is highly likely that at least once […]
A blank Word document can be one of the most daunting sights, especially if said blank document is supposed to get a college admissions office to notice you. While some students may find essay writing as easy as breathing, there is something uniquely tricky about having to write a college application essay. After all, how […]