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[Sarastro]

Not sure whether to be happy or not that I'm still UR1 11/28 with no interview.

Similar position and I'm not happy

[Mint-Berry_Crunch]

Still complete from 9/28 ... hit me with that ding UVA!

Thiiiiissss. 9/22 here and would have thought WL was my destiny. Any idea when dings usually happen?

I don't know, I'd imagine soon though! I'm tempted to just withdraw and reject them before they reject me.

09/12 here UR2. Thinking about sending an LOCI.. thoughts?

Do you have a why uva?

I did not do one. Thinking about a LOCI/Why UVA combo.

I think that's a good idea, they seem to really like having people express enthusiasm for uva

[20170322]

So... how do I learn how to play softball?

[amta]

So... how do I learn how to play softball?

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[S.Picquery]

So... how do I learn how to play softball?

Hang out with lesbians and/or queer ladies. What do you wanna know?

[20170322]

So... how do I learn how to play softball?

Hang out with lesbians and/or queer ladies. What do you wanna know?

For one, what gear do I need?

[amta]

For one, what gear do I need?

-a softball glove
-athletic shoes or cleats
-can of copenhagen straight or pouch of red man (your choice)

[88234]

For one, what gear do I need?

-a softball glove
-athletic shoes or cleats
-can of copenhagen straight or pouch of red man (your choice)

I prefer double bubble, cuz I'm middle school cool.

[S.Picquery]

For one, what gear do I need?

-a softball glove
-athletic shoes or cleats
-can of copenhagen straight or pouch of red man (your choice)

I prefer double bubble, cuz I'm middle school cool.

+1 I also recommend a hat. That VA sun is real. As long as you're not a catcher that's all you need. Someone will likely lend you a bat. Note for softball we use metal not wood.

Now I have to find all my old catching equipment...

[albanach]

I think that's a good idea, they seem to really like having people express enthusiasm for uva

I'm curious as to why any non ED applicant that really wants admitted wouldn't do a why UVA essay? You're applying to a school that's competitive for entry, particularly if you're out of state, and which is liberal with it's yield protection. If you remain under review, there's likely one or mother other applicants who nearly match you in numbers. Don't you think the school will prefer the one that's taken an interest in its unique features?

How hard is it to write a couple of hundred words that mention the collegiate atmosphere on grounds, name a couple of outstanding and inspiring faculty and their work - like Garrett's stuff on eyewitness identification, mention the historic influence of TJ and touches on the location at the foot of the blue ridge?

[chargers21]

Not sure whether to be happy or not that I'm still UR1 11/28 with no interview.

Similar position and I'm not happy

+1 I think the late November apps got lost

[Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash]

I think that's a good idea, they seem to really like having people express enthusiasm for uva

I'm curious as to why any non ED applicant that really wants admitted wouldn't do a why UVA essay? You're applying to a school that's competitive for entry, particularly if you're out of state, and which is liberal with it's yield protection. If you remain under review, there's likely one or mother other applicants who nearly match you in numbers. Don't you think the school will prefer the one that's taken an interest in its unique features?

How hard is it to write a couple of hundred words that mention the collegiate atmosphere on grounds, name a couple of outstanding and inspiring faculty and their work - like Garrett's stuff on eyewitness identification, mention the historic influence of TJ and touches on the location at the foot of the blue ridge?

Yeah but like, what if we already did that in December and still haven't moved past ur1

[Dr.Degrees_Cr.Cash]

Not sure whether to be happy or not that I'm still UR1 11/28 with no interview.

Similar position and I'm not happy

+1 I think the late November apps got lost

+2 someone got fired and took all the apps they had from mid November to mid December with them

[albanach]

Yeah but like, what if we already did that in December and still haven't moved past ur1

Retake?

Sorry, I wish I had good advice. I presume you've already visited grounds? If not, try and schedule a visit, meet with an admissions officer, be sociable, friendly, smart and express how much you like the school. If it were me and I _really_ wanted UVA, I'd be trying to get face time some way some how.

[hellohalo]

Not sure whether to be happy or not that I'm still UR1 11/28 with no interview.

Similar position and I'm not happy

UR1 11-14
I'm chilled. Just waiting for the WL/ding.

[RParadela]

I think that's a good idea, they seem to really like having people express enthusiasm for uva

I'm curious as to why any non ED applicant that really wants admitted wouldn't do a why UVA essay? You're applying to a school that's competitive for entry, particularly if you're out of state, and which is liberal with it's yield protection. If you remain under review, there's likely one or mother other applicants who nearly match you in numbers. Don't you think the school will prefer the one that's taken an interest in its unique features?

How hard is it to write a couple of hundred words that mention the collegiate atmosphere on grounds, name a couple of outstanding and inspiring faculty and their work - like Garrett's stuff on eyewitness identification, mention the historic influence of TJ and touches on the location at the foot of the blue ridge?

Didn't write a Why UVA and I got in within 3 weeks of applying (I have good but not anything crazy numbers). Idk if Why X essays make too much of a difference tbh

[albanach]

Didn't write a Why UVA and I got in within 3 weeks of applying (I have good but not anything crazy numbers). Idk if Why X essays make too much of a difference tbh

So there was something different in your application? You got an admissions officer on a beautiful autumnal day in Charlottesville and they were feeling particularly generous that morning, you support the same football team as the person reviewing your application or you went to the same undergraduate college? There's a million and one things that could make a difference.

If you go through law school and try litigation, you'll learn that you don't want to leave an argument unmade. You can't correct it after the fact. If someone sends a well crafted why UVA, that by definition means someone has to look again at their paperwork.

Obviously there's a law of diminishing returns, but particularly for someone potentially facing a yield protection no offer, I think it's worth strongly indicating your desire to attend.

[bbmayes]

Didn't write a Why UVA and I got in within 3 weeks of applying (I have good but not anything crazy numbers). Idk if Why X essays make too much of a difference tbh

So there was something different in your application? You got an admissions officer on a beautiful autumnal day in Charlottesville and they were feeling particularly generous that morning, you support the same football team as the person reviewing your application or you went to the same undergraduate college? There's a million and one things that could make a difference.

If you go through law school and try litigation, you'll learn that you don't want to leave an argument unmade. You can't correct it after the fact. If someone sends a well crafted why UVA, that by definition means someone has to look again at their paperwork.

Obviously there's a law of diminishing returns, but particularly for someone potentially facing a yield protection no offer, I think it's worth strongly indicating your desire to attend.

I used the LOCI as that indication. I would say that a letter can do the same thing and WL is not the only time to use it. Waiting that long (as I have as well) constitutes a WL in my mind.

[RParadela]

Didn't write a Why UVA and I got in within 3 weeks of applying (I have good but not anything crazy numbers). Idk if Why X essays make too much of a difference tbh

So there was something different in your application? You got an admissions officer on a beautiful autumnal day in Charlottesville and they were feeling particularly generous that morning, you support the same football team as the person reviewing your application or you went to the same undergraduate college? There's a million and one things that could make a difference.

If you go through law school and try litigation, you'll learn that you don't want to leave an argument unmade. You can't correct it after the fact. If someone sends a well crafted why UVA, that by definition means someone has to look again at their paperwork.

Obviously there's a law of diminishing returns, but particularly for someone potentially facing a yield protection no offer, I think it's worth strongly indicating your desire to attend.

I mean it can't hurt, but this site generally overstates the importance of Why X essays IMO. Maybe in the case of someone with ridiculous numbers to avoid a YP, but in the majority of cases, I highly doubt it makes a significant difference

[charles117]

Didn't write a Why UVA and I got in within 3 weeks of applying (I have good but not anything crazy numbers). Idk if Why X essays make too much of a difference tbh

So there was something different in your application? You got an admissions officer on a beautiful autumnal day in Charlottesville and they were feeling particularly generous that morning, you support the same football team as the person reviewing your application or you went to the same undergraduate college? There's a million and one things that could make a difference.

If you go through law school and try litigation, you'll learn that you don't want to leave an argument unmade. You can't correct it after the fact. If someone sends a well crafted why UVA, that by definition means someone has to look again at their paperwork.

Obviously there's a law of diminishing returns, but particularly for someone potentially facing a yield protection no offer, I think it's worth strongly indicating your desire to attend.

I mean it can't hurt, but this site generally overstates the importance of Why X essays IMO. Maybe in the case of someone with ridiculous numbers to avoid a YP, but in the majority of cases, I highly doubt it makes a significant difference

I thought those essays are more important that care about student interest in the school

[calpolisci2016]

Waitlisted. Didn't expect anything from uva so this is a good outcome for me.

[mosunny]

Just got interview request. Been UR1 since Nov 18. I guess this is a good sign?

[S.Picquery]

Just got interview request. Been UR1 since Nov 18. I guess this is a good sign?

It's a GREAT sign. Prep some interview responses, and get ready!!

[Mint-Berry_Crunch]

For one, what gear do I need?

-a softball glove
-athletic shoes or cleats
-can of copenhagen straight or pouch of red man (your choice)

I prefer double bubble, cuz I'm middle school cool.

+1 I also recommend a hat. That VA sun is real. As long as you're not a catcher that's all you need. Someone will likely lend you a bat. Note for softball we use metal not wood.

Now I have to find all my old catching equipment...

On the tour they emphasized how the lockers are big enough to hold a bat, which is fantastic

[S.Picquery]

For one, what gear do I need?

-a softball glove
-athletic shoes or cleats
-can of copenhagen straight or pouch of red man (your choice)

I prefer double bubble, cuz I'm middle school cool.

+1 I also recommend a hat. That VA sun is real. As long as you're not a catcher that's all you need. Someone will likely lend you a bat. Note for softball we use metal not wood.

Now I have to find all my old catching equipment...

On the tour they emphasized how the lockers are big enough to hold a bat, which is fantastic

I love that they "emphasized" that lol