UVA c/o 2019 Applicants (2015-2016) Forum

[clarf]

Waitlisted this morning. Stats in profile. Kinda expected this to happen but still sad since I love UVA. Interviewed early december then one UR change right before christmas.

How did you get waitlisted with your stats if you don't mind me asking? You're above 75% on both I think.

Yield Protect.

Man, I used to think that it was just a myth, but everyday I believe it more and more.

[frazzledandbedazzled]

Thought I finally got an interview request this morning after being UR1 since November. Just the fee waiver error.

lol

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[texasellewoods]

Waitlisted this morning. Stats in profile. Kinda expected this to happen but still sad since I love UVA. Interviewed early december then one UR change right before christmas.

How did you get waitlisted with your stats if you don't mind me asking? You're above 75% on both I think.

Yield Protect.

Man, I used to think that it was just a myth, but everyday I believe it more and more.

I wrote a Why UVA and thought my interview went great, brought up my reasons for loving UVA again during that but apparently wasn't enough Waiting to hear back from my top two schools still but will prob reach out to UVA after I have those decisions in hand.

[lymenheimer]

I wrote a Why UVA and thought my interview went great, brought up my reasons for loving UVA again during that but apparently wasn't enough Waiting to hear back from my top two schools still but will prob reach out to UVA after I have those decisions in hand.

In all fairness to UVA...I have no doubt that UVA is potentially a top choice, but your options (and choices) are fairly transparent based on your numbers and the bolded and your options were definitely transparent to the adcomm (based on your numbers and application, I'd assume).

[coldmonkey13]

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[Scalvert]

Applied in early Sept, been UR since Oct. I haven't been contacted at all. Would now be a good time to maybe send an updated resume and "Why UVA?" When I submitted in Sept, I wasn't aware of the importance of the essay, but was advised to wait before submitting one. I haven't been waitlisted, so is this a good idea? (I've read that you should not write a LOCI unless you've been WLed, JW if the same applied to essays/resumes etc...)

[badatlsat120]

Hey everyone - for those who have done interviews or are more informed than me: what is UVA's interview process? Do they interview most candidates prior to an acceptance, and is this interview in person, on campus, over the phone, Skype, etc? Thanks

[lawandorder2019]

Hey everyone - for those who have done interviews or are more informed than me: what is UVA's interview process? Do they interview most candidates prior to an acceptance, and is this interview in person, on campus, over the phone, Skype, etc? Thanks

According to theit website and my interviewer, they only interview "serious candidates." That being said, there are some that have gotten in without interviews but I'm pretty sure their numbers were stellar. The interview is either Skype or phone, you choose.

[mpellenberger]

Quick question (and can apply to any school, not just UVA). I recently published a book (to be honest, self-published it on Amazon). It's a non-fiction work about Minneapolis. Since I just finished it recently, I didn't include it in my application at all - is it worth emailing schools to say I did? Will it matter at all, maybe for scholarship?

Thanks!

[Student of Law]

Quick question (and can apply to any school, not just UVA). I recently published a book (to be honest, self-published it on Amazon). It's a non-fiction work about Minneapolis. Since I just finished it recently, I didn't include it in my application at all - is it worth emailing schools to say I did? Will it matter at all, maybe for scholarship?

Thanks!

You might want to add it to your resume, and then send the updated resume pointing out the additional accomplishment in the body of the email. I am not sure how much it will matter for scholarship but it is probably worth a try.

[mpellenberger]

Quick question (and can apply to any school, not just UVA). I recently published a book (to be honest, self-published it on Amazon). It's a non-fiction work about Minneapolis. Since I just finished it recently, I didn't include it in my application at all - is it worth emailing schools to say I did? Will it matter at all, maybe for scholarship?

Thanks!

You might want to add it to your resume, and then send the updated resume pointing out the additional accomplishment in the body of the email. I am not sure how much it will matter for scholarship but it is probably worth a try.

A good idea - thanks!

[Mrs Featherbottom]

Is anybody else set on UVA for next year? I only saw a few other ED people on the spreadsheet, and most were anonymous. Also, does any one happen to have an ideal timeline in mind for arranging housing at places like Ivy Gardens and the Jeffersonian? And has any one heard from the school about anything beyond the initial acceptance and information packets?

Late to this party but I'll definitely be at UVA too! The SO and I just booked our flight for ASW.

[frodo]

Applied in early Sept, been UR since Oct. I haven't been contacted at all. Would now be a good time to maybe send an updated resume and "Why UVA?" When I submitted in Sept, I wasn't aware of the importance of the essay, but was advised to wait before submitting one. I haven't been waitlisted, so is this a good idea? (I've read that you should not write a LOCI unless you've been WLed, JW if the same applied to essays/resumes etc...)

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[hopefuljumbo23]

Applied in early Sept, been UR since Oct. I haven't been contacted at all. Would now be a good time to maybe send an updated resume and "Why UVA?" When I submitted in Sept, I wasn't aware of the importance of the essay, but was advised to wait before submitting one. I haven't been waitlisted, so is this a good idea? (I've read that you should not write a LOCI unless you've been WLed, JW if the same applied to essays/resumes etc...)

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I definitely think you should. UVA gives a little bit of preference to in state applicants, so if you're an OOS applicant they want to know that you are very interested in attending their school.

[Scalvert]

Applied in early Sept, been UR since Oct. I haven't been contacted at all. Would now be a good time to maybe send an updated resume and "Why UVA?" When I submitted in Sept, I wasn't aware of the importance of the essay, but was advised to wait before submitting one. I haven't been waitlisted, so is this a good idea? (I've read that you should not write a LOCI unless you've been WLed, JW if the same applied to essays/resumes etc...)

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I definitely think you should. UVA gives a little bit of preference to in state applicants, so if you're an OOS applicant they want to know that you are very interested in attending their school.

Thanks! Has anyone done this? Do I just submit the additional info through email?

[hopefuljumbo23]

Applied in early Sept, been UR since Oct. I haven't been contacted at all. Would now be a good time to maybe send an updated resume and "Why UVA?" When I submitted in Sept, I wasn't aware of the importance of the essay, but was advised to wait before submitting one. I haven't been waitlisted, so is this a good idea? (I've read that you should not write a LOCI unless you've been WLed, JW if the same applied to essays/resumes etc...)

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I definitely think you should. UVA gives a little bit of preference to in state applicants, so if you're an OOS applicant they want to know that you are very interested in attending their school.

Thanks! Has anyone done this? Do I just submit the additional info through email?

I submitted Why UVA with my app because I was already applying late, plus my stats are pretty low. I'm considering switching my app to ED at the end of the month... haven't decided yet.

Yeah I would write a really short paragraph for the body of your email iterating your interest in UVA, expressing it is your top choice and you would attend if admitted (if you are truly that committed), and then attach the Why UVA? and updated resumé to your email.

[Scalvert]

Applied in early Sept, been UR since Oct. I haven't been contacted at all. Would now be a good time to maybe send an updated resume and "Why UVA?" When I submitted in Sept, I wasn't aware of the importance of the essay, but was advised to wait before submitting one. I haven't been waitlisted, so is this a good idea? (I've read that you should not write a LOCI unless you've been WLed, JW if the same applied to essays/resumes etc...)

+1

I definitely think you should. UVA gives a little bit of preference to in state applicants, so if you're an OOS applicant they want to know that you are very interested in attending their school.

Thanks! Has anyone done this? Do I just submit the additional info through email?

I submitted Why UVA with my app because I was already applying late, plus my stats are pretty low. I'm considering switching my app to ED at the end of the month... haven't decided yet.

Yeah I would write a really short paragraph for the body of your email iterating your interest in UVA, expressing it is your top choice and you would attend if admitted (if you are truly that committed), and then attach the Why UVA? and updated resumé to your email.

Sounds like a good idea. My stats aren't great either. My gpa is median, but LSAT is between 25-50th,
so I need some help!

[hopefuljumbo23]

Quick question - does the UVA status checker start at complete and then switch to under review? Or does it just start with under review? I submitted on 1/8 but it already says under review and the date listed is 1/8.

[LawMullet]

Quick question - does the UVA status checker start at complete and then switch to under review? Or does it just start with under review? I submitted on 1/8 but it already says under review and the date listed is 1/8.

Mine started at complete when I submitted (on Christmas Day) and changed to under review when the school (presumably) opened after the holidays (1/4).

[MikeChristopher]

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[jettison63]

As someone who applied back in October, would there be any downside to e-mailing the admissions office with an update resume and a "Why UVA" essay this late in the game? Is there any way it might harm my chances (by putting my application "to the bottom of the pile," so to speak?)

No downside. You should do that. Their admissions office is really friendly and I highly doubt a LOCI would move you to the bottom of the pile.

[MikeChristopher]

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[GreekOmega12]

If I did not receive a scholarship offer with my admissions letter does that mean I'm not getting any?

[lymenheimer]

If I did not receive a scholarship offer with my admissions letter does that mean I'm not getting any?

no.

[badatlsat120]

For those (if any) who applied Binding Expedited Decision - it says you will hear within 15 business days of your application going under review. Has anyone had experience with this, and familiar with the time frame? Do they really abide by the 15 business day self imposed limit, is it normally only a few, should I expect it on day 15? Not sure about my chances - above 75th % on LSAT but below 25th% in GPA.