Topic: Admissions

What is important to know about the college search process?

Spring is a pivotal time at most high schools. “Seniors, ripe with the excitement of college acceptances, are looking forward to new beginnings,” says Greg Roberts, U.Va. dean of admission.…

News Briefs

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My Path to U.Va.

The University of Virginia was never supposed to be where I attended college. For as long as I can remember, my mother had her heart set on my attending a…

How is the University using social media in its admission process?

How is the University using social media in its admission process? From dispelling rumors to engaging students in a new way, the University’s Admission Office has found a valuable communication…

I found the article “Targeting Addiction” (Fall 2009) very intriguing. I especially was curious if Dr. Bankole Johnson’s research (or even topiramate itself) is applicable to other psychological medical conditions.…

Carrying on the Legacy

Greg Roberts discusses his new role as admission dean

A Q & A with Greg Roberts explores admissions.

Letters to the Editor

Rather, Palin tried to explain, when ambushed by Katie Couric (Col ’79) in an “interview,” that the government of Alaska has trade missions with Russia and Canada and that the…

Accessibility in Tough Times

John T. Casteen Photo by Peggy HarrisonIn the middle of all of the bad news about the nation’s economy that we have been hearing and reading in recent months, we…

Admission FAQs

SATs and U.Va.

My child is taking a tough course load and is making terrific grades, but his SAT scores are weak. Should he even bother applying to U.Va?Admission counselors at U.Va use…

U.Va.’s first year without early admission

In the first admission cycle since the University eliminated its binding early-decision program, the staff of the Office of Admission received a pleasant surprise.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Rekindling Desire
A new drug shows promise for women who lack sexual desire.
High Expectations
U.Va. baseball coach Brian O'Connor talks about last year's spectacular season and his aspirations for this year's College World Series.
Building, but not Sprawling
Curious about new construction projects on Grounds? See what new buildings will look like when they're done and how much they'll cost.
A Real Adventure in Modern Living
What was the University experience of the 1950s and 1960s like for a married veteran living on Copley Hill?
Spicy Literature
Dave DeWitt (Col '66) has written nearly 40 books about chile peppers and spicy foods. What fuels his piquant obsession?
Working Vacation
How Alternative Spring Break changed the perspective of students who have participated in the program.
A Stitch in Time
Admire rare and beautiful items of clothing from the 1790s to the 1950s that are held in the Collection of Historic Dress.
Pioneer of Beer
Tired of the same old brew, Charlie Papazian (Engr ’72) learned to brew his own beer, wrote a book about it and revolutionized American brewing.
Ultra Dedicated
Meet two women who run 100 mile races across treacherous terrain and through bad weather; they run ultramarathons with apt names such as Hellgate.
1977: Ms. Rhodes Scholar
Catherine Burke Sweet (Col ’77), one of the first female Rhodes Scholars, went to England to study in the late '70s and she never moved back.