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Uva echols scholar college confidential After researching Echols, I’ve read that it’s generally the top 5-6% of applicants at UVA and There is quite a bit of info on Echols on the UVA website. I’m sorry if this was a stupid question, but I’ve looked all over and can’t seem to find the answer. I was sadly not nominated as one and my decision to attend the university heavily relied on that. From a purely academic standpoint, what should I consider when it As an Echols Scholar, I can speak from experience. University of Virginia. It’s important to remember that Echols students are only within the College of Arts and Sciences and if you apply and get into the Comm School then you are officially under school record no longer an Echols Scholar. However, if I go to Penn, chances are I won't be at the top of my class. So lets see now - the “honors” program (and i use that term extremely loosely) at UVa has just removed the most useful part of actually being part of the “honors” program. I have also been awarded Echols(honors) and the University Achievement Award, which is full tuition at UVA. UVa would seem like the hands-down choice even without the added perks of the Echols program. (Believe it or not, she doesn t read CC herself what is that kid doing with her time?) She has narrowed her options to two great schools: UVA (Echols) and Vanderbilt with a ¾ tuition merit He was offered a full scholarship at Richmond and had to pay full OOS tuition at Virginia as an Echols scholar. UPenn. I'm a really social, liberal person. I'm looking to study business, but I also really like social sciences and enjoy government, public policy, psychology, international relations, etc. She was also accepted at UNC-Chapel Hill, where we are in-state. I have narrowed it down to either University of Richmond and UVA. I am currently a Maryland resident, with my family Do any of you have any experience in comparing the Echols program at UVA (Echols scholars are exempt from required classes and get to register before others) to the Open Curiculum at Brown? Costs are obviously much different, but beyond that. whitemountain14 March 27, 2013, 12:29am #1 College Confidential Forums Echols Notification? Colleges and Universities A-Z. I’m currently browsing the website and planning on going to Scholars Day, but it would be great to have an Echols/Rodman scholar explain to us the benefits of the program! So I spent the majority of my senior year focusing on one thing–getting into college. Therefore, I was wondering if current students in these College Confidential Forums UVA vs UC Berkeley. 1) cost of attendence (UVA= tuition+room/board (25,774* 4)=~103K Vs cost of attendence (Upitt= room/board (12000* 4)=~48K diff = 55K debt 2) Since the ultimate goal is to Echols Scholar and College Science Scholar at UVA, if it matters. Also, taking 4 AP tests this year, I will have 15 AP scores when I graduate. class-2024. The first two lines of it read as follows: "Honored and Impressed. At UVA I would apply to the business school (McIntire school of commerce) during my second year and at Vanderbilt I would major in Economics and minor in finance. The Jefferson Scholars Program is under the auspices of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation. Hi, I’m an Echols Scholar at UVA currently. legendofmax April 30, 2005, 1:01pm 1 How I just got an e-mail regarding the Echols Scholars Program. Because of their deep curiosity and intrinsic I received an regular admit for U. If you are picked to be an Echols scholar, Is there a mix of many people in the new dorms with the Echols Scholars who are no College Confidential Forums Echols Scholar/dorm and I hope no one finds this offensive, how "nerdy" is the Echols Scholar group as contrasted with the non-Echols UVA students? sv3a January I'm really upset because my parents decided I can't come out to the Echols Day on the Lawn. Whattodo122 April 1, 2015, Beyond the full tuition, all Jeffs are Echols Scholars (Honors Students at UVA) and receive extra benefits such as internships, free travel opportunities, admission to the University of Virginia and to invite you to join the Echols Scholars Program. Va. Does anyone have thoughts on Hey everyone, I just got a call from a UVA student saying that I am "a strong candidate for the Echols Scholars Program at UVA. happy1 October 25, 2024, I seriously don't have a clue which one I want to pick. I need to decide based on prestige, quality of academic programs and social life which school to attend. So, the Rodman group may be a perfect fit for her! Help! I have to decide whether to go to Penn, where I got almost no financial aid, or UVa, where I’d pay in-state tuition and be an Echols Scholar, which means I’d get preferred class registration and have no academic requirements. And, in order to get into the best graduate school, which is the better school? Congratulations. So I had no idea UVa had an honors program aside from the Jefferson Scholarship. 1) cost of attendence (UVA= tuition+room/board (25,774* 4)=~103K Vs cost of attendence (Upitt= room/board (12000* 4)=~48K diff = 55K debt 2) Since the ultimate goal is to go to reputed med College Confidential Forums Thoughts on the New Johnson & Wales 3 Year Degree Programs. Any advice UVA (Echols Scholar) Vs. Sorry bro. I am not getting any un-biased advice because my Mom and Dad and step dad all went to UVa and my senior advisor and favorite teacher went to Duke. I’m afraid that she may consider the general population at UVA as too “social”, “preppy” or “sporty” for her. On one hand, Penn is an ivy, and pretty prestigious. I am interested in Environmental Studies but am not positive that’s what I’ll do, and I like both schools a lot. I love the campus, history and traditions, the social scene, and the quintessential college vibe. It’s a good thing I have a month to decide because it’s going to take me that long. It’s nice to live with other Echols Scholars because of the environment that you are placed in. " Seeing as I have not yet been accepted (to my knowledge), was this sent out in Echols Scholar and College Science Scholar at UVA, if it matters. Invited to Duke Up Close, so I'll be visiting in a couple weeks. Should I go for UVA as an Echols Scholar or should I attend UPenn? Both have benefits and it’s really hard to decide. UVa has a great medical school with tons of research opportunities. Echols Scholar and College Science Scholar at UVA, if it matters. Accepted at: University of Virginia (out of state) Echols Scholar University of Rochester Brandeis Boston University - University Professors Program New York Univ George Washington Univ of Maryland Honors Why do you think that because he/she questions the Echols status, he/she doesn’t want to come to UVa? Personally, I think there is a lot of confusion as to how Echols actually benefits students D is a 4th year at UVa. The UVA Board of Admissions selects Echols Scholars based on their achievements and involvement in the All applicants to the College of Arts & Sciences’ first-year class are automatically reviewed for selection to the Echols Scholars Program. If it’s UVA Echols vs. His ultimate goal is to go to good medical school. Vanderbilt University. We live 45 min. I don't know that we'll be in this situation, but it's a possibility and am hoping for some insight. Invited to Duke Up Close, so I’ll be visiting in a couple weeks. SadieLane12 January 20, 2014, 10:49am 1 Hello all, I was just accepted OOS to UVA on Friday! I was I am currently an Echols scholar at UVA. Not into frats but love going to games. However, two gems that I have earned are UVA with Echols scholars, and UCLA. To answer your questions, I didn’t take ALL the AP courses my school offered. JBsuper10 April 13, 2020, 7:41am #1. Echols scholars are the same as any other UVA students, with a few key exceptions: -Early registration in relation to your class. " Anyone else? Do they call everyone that they consider for Echols? So I had no idea UVa had an honors program aside from the Jefferson Scholarship. Sadly, I just found out today I was rejected and am very surprised. Thoughts?? I'm going to visit and stay a night at both next week both my parents work at uPenn (which is a turn-off). I’m currently browsing the website and planning on going to Scholars Day, but it would be great to have an Echols/Rodman scholar explain You will have other options, such as communal living with other Echols scholars in supposedly newer dorms in a great location, but those are optional. College Search & Selection. How many of you got the UVA Echols status, How well did Echols Scholar-status take Ivy-league kids this year? Colleges and Universities A-Z. Some info about me: Echols Scholar First Year Jewish From New York City but born in Moscow, Russia Speak Russian Money is an issue, which is why I was so happy to see my financial aid package from UVA, but I don't know what to do. Their Echols Scholars program would exempt me from all area requirements. She would much rather read a book or play cards or a board game with a small group of friends than go to a frat party. strawberrymom April 2, 2008, So I had no idea UVa had an honors program aside from the Jefferson Scholarship. For example, a first year Echols scholar will register before the rest of the first years, but after the Hi. I thought the admission rate to this program was pretty high. Liked urban setting of Gtown but Charlottesville OK too. College of William and Mary. We will host a special open house program for admitted Echols Scholars on Monday, April 4th and hope that you will be able to attend. You are still invited to You can either see it as every Jeff Scholar was so well qualified that of course they would be an Echols or Rodman Scholar. I am interested in Environmental Studies but am not sure that’s what I’ll do, and I like both schools a lot. congratulate you on your acceptance to UVAEchols Scholar>> Scholars day on April 16 Hope this helps copter: my son is a first-year Rodman this year and a declared CS major. show post Basically looking at the results for any school in the top 20 or so with acceptance rates in the 20’s (and those are from self-selected applicants, so only 2x% of very qualified students get accepted), I am no longer “surprised” when any student gets deferred, wait listed or rejected. coolwhip March 27, 2010, 2:20pm 1 Hello, Those are my UVA: echols scholar, im thinking priority registration is a big plus at crowded public schools How to compare U of C, with its Core Curriculum, with UVa Echols Scholar, which waives many academic requirements for graduating, and allows specialization early. Ironically, Penn provided greater financial aid than UVA did but through the Echols Scholar and AP Hello, guys Among the schools I got accepted, Rice and UVA(echols) are my top choices *(echols scholar program does not give any financial aid, but it gives some academic advantages like priority registration) I am interested in humanities & social sciences and I'm going to study these fields in college as well > Right now, I really do not know which school is better fit for I have been offered admission by both the University of Chicago and UVA (Echols Scholar). We have a resident from UVA- one of the top residencies in its specialities- Duke or UVA would have been irrelevant. McIntire has amazing placement and does not seem extraordinarily difficult to enter. I followed an AP track in English, History, Studio Art, and foreign language (mine was French), but not in math or science. I really need your help. I am a senior who was accepted at UVA via early action (SO happy!). Priority registration and being exempt from area requirements is an amazing thing, especially in your first couple of years and/or if you go into a popular major with classes My daughter is truly struggling with her college choice and has asked me to post her dilemma on the parents board because I ve told her about you knowledgeable and caring folks. I personally love it and love UVA but I thought there was a few things you should know. The subject was “Echols Day on the Lawn” and there was a link to more info about it. This is. In terms of academics, Penn and Duke are somewhat more rigorous/prestigious, so I do not know if that will affect your decision-making process. Can anyone tell me anything about the program? I've done some research but I only see stuff presented by the college, so I'm hoping for some inside-information from students about the dorms, social life, etc. I have been absent from CC for about a year now but I finally decided it is time for me to contribute to the CC community again as a current UVA student. Oh well. While the Jefferson Scholarship and Echols status were all part of it, UVA’s atmosphere had that “just felt right” quality. I’m not sure how it’s changed with the demolition of the old New Dorms and the construction of Balz-Dobie and Watson-Webb. She has been to Berkeley’s campus many times. List your unweighted GPA, any SAT /ACT scores, and ECs. They make it very clear, that quantitative stats are only 1 piece of the puzzle, the other two being intellectual leadership I was recently notified of my acceptance to this program and I wanted to see if there are any former or current Echols Scholars who could tell me about their experience in the program? I’m thrilled to be chosen; to be honest I didn’t even think that I would be ACCEPTED to such an amazing university, much less become an Echols scholar. Concerns with UVA- 70% students from VA ( I am out of state) and may not have same internships available as Gtown in DC. How big of a factor was your acceptance as an Echolars scholars/having no required classes in choosing UVA for undergrad? Obviously having no required classes is an advantage, but important do you think it is? College Confidential Forums Notre Dame vs Tufts vs UVA (Echols Scholar) College Search & Selection. My spouse was an Echols Scholar (35 years ago) and I was not. Plenty opt out of scholars housing. from Berkeley. I still did not file FAFSA and or CSS yet so financial aid packages aren’t helping in making the decision. My question, however, is thisafter visiting UVA for the Echols Scholar visit “on the lawn” day over the weekend, and because of his acceptance to UNC, (he was the Morehead Scholarship Hello, I have recently been admitted to the University of Virginia as a College Science Scholar and Echols Scholar. What majors are you going into? Ask your questions, the CC community is here to he So I had no idea UVa had an honors program aside from the Jefferson Scholarship. On the other hand, Echols sounds really cool no course requirements, and chances are I will be more toward the top of the class. College Confidential Forums Yale vs. university-of-virginia. As an undecided major, it’s quite attractive to have room to explore. Hello, did UVA announce Echols Scholarship as well? College Confidential Forums UVA EA / ED Fall 2023. MyDearWatson March 31, 2013, 10 I’m guessing that if you wanted a roommate who is not Echols or Rodman, you might be able to ask to live Thank you everyone for the great information! D and I are visiting on Monday. Jefferson Scholarship. HYPwell HYP, unless money is an issue. That was actually why I was between UVA and Amherst. I’ve been accepted at Duke and at the UVa Echols scholar program. @ei1111. But I’m an OOS student and my financial aid award is a whopping $5500 in loans (half of which are unsubsidized) from the I don’t have the link (too lazy) but in todays cav daily, it has been made official - come the class of 2011 - echols no longer has priority registration over everybody, just one’s class year. However, Duke is incredibly expensive and My D was invited to be an Echols Scholar at U. At UVA, they would be interested in McIntire and double majoring in CS. fallenchemist April 24, 2016, 2:29am 4. @aburg I completely understand the wanting to know why and then as you put it “18 or 80 we tend to want to go where we are wanted” I have the same thing with my DD. I have been the awarded the Boatwright Scholarship, which is full tuition. . Interested to hear from others if they had similar decision How to compare U of C, with its Core Curriculum, with UVa Echols Scholar, which waives many academic requirements for graduating, and allows specialization early. As u/ElegantHandle points out, plenty take the lower-level I know that UVa provides an opportunity for first year students to apply to become an Echols Scholar and I wanted to know if anyone could give me any information on what the I can't speak to college science scholars, but the main differences in being an Echols scholar are guaranteed housing in one of the newer dorms (Balz-Dobie) for your first So I had no idea UVa had an honors program aside from the Jefferson Scholarship. We are in state for UVA, but cost is not a big factor in decision making. There is no special application form required and all decisions regarding selection are made exclusively by the University's Office of Admission. Concerns with UVA- 70% students from VA ( I am out of state) College Confidential Forums UVA Echols vs. I like both schools, but I wonder if it is worth it to get into debt for UVA and Echols or if it is better to simply take my Richmond Scholars Scholarship. All questions regarding the selection process for Echols Scholar status should be directed to the Hey everyone. I know a kid that got called by some student at UVA to say his application has been moved to the "Echols pool. I Hi everyone, I was accepted as an Echols Scholar during EA for the Class of 2018 and I want to learn more about the program from a less-biased perspective. College Confidential Forums UVA EA 2026 thread. I plan to major in either physics or chemistry, and I can afford both universities. , where we are OOS. Sunderkarma February 12, 2023, 9:11pm 445. 1 Like. I'm interested in pre-med but also want to keep my options open for some sort of business degree. Exactly, these students are outstanding individuals that have demonstrated attributes worthy of being a Jefferson Scholar, admitted to UVa and an Echols or Rodman scholar. 9 to be exact) with a very challenging and wide array of courses. I’m currently browsing the website and planning on going to Scholars Day, but it would be great to have an Echols/Rodman scholar explain Hello! At the end of March (right after I found out that I had been accepted to UVA), I received an email saying that I had been chosen to be an Echols Scholar. (We’ve already appealed and tried everything, and at this point, the aid isn’t I created this thread for those who want to discuss the selections for 2013 Echols scholars. university-of-virginia, Jefferson Scholars 2023. It should be noted that non-Echols scholars can also structure their own major. This is how we felt while evaluating your application for admission. zantedeschia March 16, 2005, 11:23pm #41 I guess This time, I just calmly told her about UVa and she said "Now it's my turn to get excited!" Being an Echols scholar myself, I really have enjoyed the priority registration system. Also, more likely, if not certain, to be a much more fun college experience. " I am taking this to be like a likely letter, and I am very excited! Now that I have some hope for the school, I was wondering if anyone knew how many of the Science Scholars are also Echols, and if they is any relation between the two. College Confidential Forums I just got into UVa and Echols! Colleges and Universities A-Z. Congrats! Our D really liked EA (she was deferred) but had she been fortunate enough to receive an Echols scholar it likely would have skyrocketed to the top of her list- or at least in the top 2/3. First, just my own personal view of the Rodman program: 1) it is a great honor and as a freshman, it provides good camaraderie through the special living arrangments (along with Echols scholars), introductory Rodman classes, seminars and some other special events. I like everything range from math, physics, I'm really upset because my parents decided I can't come out to the Echols Day on the Lawn. I was just selected as an Echols Scholar for the University Virginia!!! Does anyone know about the rigor of the admissions committee in selecting Echols Scholars? I know approximately 6. Hi, I was recently accepted to UVA and I had a few questions. Do you think I have any chance at the ivies? (the ones i applied to are HYP, UPenn, and Columbia) ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so so so I was accepted as an Echols scholar, and I am very honored. I didn't get an e-mail today, but I got a likely letter, so I was hoping for Echols. To complicate matters further, I’m also on UVA is, of course, nationally recognized, and has a much higher proportion of non-Virginians. UVa. The advantages of being an Echols Scholar look great–but are they worth $100,000? Echols Scholars aren’t the most social bunch, and being up Observatory Hill (away from Old Dorms) doesn’t help things. 08seniors08 April 3, 2008, 4:44pm #1 College Confidential Forums Notre Dame vs Tufts vs UVA (Echols Scholar) College Search & Selection. There is no formal relationship between the Jefferson Scholars Program and the Echols Scholars Program. 8 unweighted, 3 APs so far, taking 3 this year, heavy I seriously don't have a clue which one I want to pick. Do you UT PLAN II honors or UVA echols scholar UT PLAN II College Confidential Forums what is better. GreyWolf January 22, 2012, 4:35pm 1 Just got an How does it change your experience at UVA? What is it like living in the Echols Scholars community? plue00 January 22, 2012, Hello! I’m having a really tough time deciding between Duke, UVA Echols or the BC Honors Program. It provides me with guaranteed freshman research and an open curriculum and priority registration. Echols scholars are the same as any other UVA students, with a few key exceptions: -No distribution requirements, including foreign language and first year writing requirement -Early registration in relation to your class. I’m currently browsing the website and planning on going to Scholars Day, but it would be great to have an Echols/Rodman scholar explain to us the benefits of the program! I was deeply honored to have been accepted to both prestigious universities; however, I am having difficulty over which one to choose. However, I would have to graduate with quite a bit of student debt since the aid from UVA is not enough to cover my family’s financial situation. Georgetown. I was just wondering whether UVA has already chosen the Echols Scholars from the EA group or will the decisions be released with the RD decisions. lantern5 March 26, 2006, 3:47pm 501 Updating hsmom DD - accepted to CMU as well 1ofeach’s D - Dartmouth ED 2sonmama S - U of Missouri-Rolla; Georgia Tech 3boysnjmom’s S - UMichigan AKgirl’s D Echols isn"t as big a difference at UVa as full-fledged honors colleges are at the schools that have them. i know it’s a reach for everyone buuuuuuut i got into UVA and their Echols Scholars Program-it’s supposedly one of the best programs in the nation?. Both schools would cost the same, so price is not an important factor. Everybody’s respectful of your academic needs and goals and you have a lot of I applied early and the wait for that itself is killing me, but i was wondering when you would find out about rodman/echols programs (rodman for me since i went E-school); what are the typical stats needed for someone in the rodman program, i’m out of state, my father and brother went to uva, 2100 sats, 3. Also the Upitt honors program has given full tuition for us (VA residency). Hi everyone, I'm trying to decide between UVa and Notre Dame in these final weeks and I'd love some input from people that are familiar with the schools. Also there are supposed to be special guidance staff for So I had no idea UVa had an honors program aside from the Jefferson Scholarship. As you can imagine, I was elated! But since then, I have not heard a thing about it, no follow-up letter or any other form of communication. UVA (Echols) vs. I actually stayed overnight on Grounds during spring break a couple weeks ago, You will have other options, such as communal living with other Echols scholars in supposedly newer dorms in a great location, but those are optional. Most likely going College Confidential Forums Master Big List of Acceptances. Va and Johns Hopkins University. footballyus2345 February 24, 2007, 2:06am 1 UT PLAN II honors or UVA echols scholar footballyus2345 February 24, 2007, 11:34am 2 bump bump bump The Echols Council would like to congratulate you on your acceptance into the University of Virginia and our College of Arts and Sciences honors program! Admittance to UVA is no small feat and we commend you for this incredible achievement. However, Duke is incredibly expensive and BC follows right College Confidential Forums WashU or UVA. Kid is trying to decide between UVA (Echols scholar) and Georgia Tech. Cornell or Dartmouth, I’d say Echols all the way. Hello, did UVA announce Echols Scholarship as well? 1 Like. He was up for presidential, and was extremely fortunate to have been put in this new situation. Hey everyone, I just got a call from a UVA student saying that I am "a strong candidate for the Echols Scholars Program at UVA. however, I got rejected from MIT and waitlisted from Duke. Parents Forum. The echols scholar program means I have no course requirements and priority course registration, and UVA is in itself a great school however upenn is an ivy I am an Echols Scholar at UVA which is given to the top 5% of admitted students and exempts me from the school’s distribution requirements and gives me priority registration for classes. I have been rejected by all ivy leagues, and ivy equivalent privates, with the exception of a few wait list offers from Berkeley, Hopkins and Wash St. In addition I had a pretty decent GPA (3. Washington University in St. Notes from Peabody: The UVA Application Process: Echols, Rodman, and College Science Scholars Notifications College Confidential Forums UVA EA / ED Fall 2023 Also there are supposed to be special guidance staff for Echols Scholars College Confidential Forums. Feel free to post stats or say anything about UVA here. Yale University. luked1629 March 17, 2009, Echols Scholar and College Science Scholar at UVA, if it matters. I got accepted to UVA out of state with Echols scholar which is a pretty selective distinction so I probably had more AP’s than I needed just to get accepted there. It's allowed me to take whatever interested me at UVa (usually the most popular classes too). She was accepted to UVA's Echols Scholar program, which exempts her from area requirements (12 credits in science), gives her first pick of classes, preferred housing with other Echols students, and the option of making her own interdisciplinary major. An Echols Scholar citation from UVa is at least as prestigious a CV booster as an undergrad Duke degree. Has anyone received notification of of they are an Echols scholar at UVA yet? College Confidential Forums Echols scholars uva 2013? Colleges and Universities A-Z. system closed April 16, 2021, 1:45am #3 The Echols Scholars Program in the College of Arts & Sciences draws together a diverse community of students united by their potential for significant intellectual engagement at UVA and beyond. I don't know which to pick upenn CAS or UVA (echols scholar program). luked1629 March 17, 2009, 1:42pm 1 Well, I My brother is an Echols scholar at UVA and he absolutely loves it! He is S interested in govt, political science. (I live in Portland, Oregon, and it would be a little cost-prohibitive. I actually stayed overnight on Grounds during spring break a couple weeks ago, but it felt kind of This is the official thread for those applying EA/ED to University of Virginia. Obviously it was an easy decision. And, in order to get into the best graduate school, which is the better school? Finally, what to make of the schools' respective We are trying to decide which college to enroll Emory vs out of state UNC honors vs out of state UVA Echols scholar for my child. I didn't get a chance to go to the April 9 scholars day at UVA but I did just get back from Blue I was accepted to UVA as an Echol's scholar and was accepted to William and Mary, College Confidential Forums UVA (Echol's scholar) vs William and Mary. Abhay_cr7 January 19, 2022, 2:01pm 1. UVA is, of course, nationally recognized, and has a much higher proportion of non-Virginians. To complicate matters further, I'm also on the waiting College Confidential Forums UChicago or UVA (Echols Scholar) College Search & Selection. You’ll compromise nothing in terms of admit chances at med or grad school by going to UVa and will be saving big dollars. I’m currently browsing the website and planning on going to Scholars Day, but it would be great to have an Echols/Rodman scholar explain to us the benefits of the program! The website says the main benefits are: College Confidential Forums Echols Scholar. serenity11 February 11, 2012, 10:01am #24 White Male, 4. When I asked her what exactly that meant, she said that it I was recently accepted into the Echols Scholar program at UVA which seemed very hyped up in the letter (and I've very grateful I was accepted into), but I was wondering if this speaks to the A common complaint in the last decade is that the scholars program have been watered down. Does UVA offer any merit scholarships beside the Jefferson scholars? And if so, what are they and do I have to apply separately? I have pretty good stats (2400 superscore, ranked 1st/300, good extracurriculars, regional awards) and are there any merit scholarships I would have a chance of qualifying for? College Confidential Forums UVA Echols vs. I’m interested in pre-med but also want to keep my options open for some sort of business degree. But how can you pass up #4 for #24? Dear CC, My college application record has been dismal to say the least. I've been accepted into UVA as a scholar and was wondering how the housing situation College Confidential Forums Scholar Housing. I’m a really social, liberal person. What should I do? I'm still not 100% sure which school to go toDuke is my dream school and I never thought I'd be accepted so I really wanted to go there, and then when I was chosen as an Echols Scholar and College Science Scholar, UVA kind of moved up a little more on the list for me. Hey all, Didn’t see an EA forum for CO 2026 so I decided to start one. I have done All 3- like most of the top 200 colleges in the US- have everything you need to get into medical school. NoviceMomma, Rodman Scholars live in the same dorms as Echols Scholars. Should I be concerend? Has any other person here Update to this thread: I have been named an Echols Scholar at UVA, which does not carry any financial benefit, yet allows me a variety of benefits from having no required curriculum (no gen ed courses), priority registration when signing up for classes (which is very nice at a large school like UVA), and special faculty/career advisors for Echols scholars. GreyWolf How does it change your experience at UVA? What is it like living in the Echols Scholars community? plue00 January 22, 2012, 6:01pm My son got admission into UVA scholars program. UVA: Pros: Echols program is true academic freedom, no course requirements. I’m currently browsing the website and planning on going to Scholars Day, but it would be great to have an Echols/Rodman scholar explain I’m currently browsing the website and planning on going to Scholars Day, but it would be great to have an Echols/Rodman scholar explain I think those are really the main/best benefits. Penn or Browna little trickier. vanderbilt-university. I didn't get a chance to go to the April 9 scholars day at UVA but I did just get back from Blue Echols Scholars aren’t the most social bunch, and being up Observatory Hill (away from Old Dorms) doesn’t help things. gwennberry. any advice? I’ve been accepted to Olin but also to UVa as an Echols Scholar. The website makes it seem like an incredible program in a large undergraduate population. She was not Echols. I've been accepted at Duke and at the UVa Echols scholar program. I will be visiting the campus for the first time next week and have scoured old discussion treads/UVa website for more information, but I am not satisfied with the amount of information available. i ended up choosing amherst over UVa Echols program; however, I would have loved Duke, though I got little or no financial aid. Anyway, thanks in advance and good luck to all I live in Maryland and it was a small envelope Dear. So I am a rising Second-year student and applied to be part of the Echols scholar program in the spring of my first year. For example, a first year Echols Hi, I received an email today saying I was accepted to UVA as an Echols Scholars. College Confidential Forums UVA Echols or Georgetown. If possible, please post when you received the email as many people (like me) don't get their regular mail until late. I am in the process of making this decision and I was wondering if anyone had any input about Hey guys! So recently, all the Echols Scholar offers we’re sent out to accepted UVa students in the College of Arts and Sciences. That darn jet fuel. He says it was actually a bad thing for him, because he was arrogant and he took classes he didn’t have prerequisites for, and nobody advised him when that was a poor choice. However, Duke is incredibly expensive and BC follows right To my great surprise and happiness, I was just admitted to UVA, and on top of that the Echols Scholar Program. I want to go into business in NYC. I applied in state to UVA EA, accepted and named an Echols Scholar (top 5-10% of class, supposedly) Activities: United States Senate Page, Student Council President of Page School Secretary General of MUN Editor in Chief of Newspaper Captain of Congressional Debate Thanks a lot, Dean J! I will be an Echols Scholar and College Science Scholar, which I think will help my schedule a little bit. We also have an Echols council that plans events and seminars (a flag football tournament against the Rodman scholars comes to mind). College Confidential Forums Emory university vs UNC Chapel Hill honors vs UVA Echols Scholar. I have gotten into both the Echols Scholar Program at U. I know that I can apply in my College Confidential Forums Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia. I don't know which to pick upenn CAS or UVA (echols scholar program). I have a question about this honors program for current students. (We’ve already appealed and tried everything, and at this point, the aid isn’t My daughter is trying to choose between UC Berkeley and University of Virginia. kiddie October 24, 2024, 3:33pm 1. The echols scholar program means I have no course requirements and priority course registration, and UVA is in itself a great school however upenn is an ivy I'm still not 100% sure which school to go toDuke is my dream school and I never thought I'd be accepted so I really wanted to go there, and then when I was chosen as an Echols Scholar and College Science Scholar, UVA kind of moved up a little more on the list for me. WashU (Olin) College Search & Selection. My son got admission into UVA scholars program. Thread Replies Views UVA 2026 Waitlist - Experiences with deferred admission UVA Wise option. ) The problem is that I was accepted also to Cornell and Tufts and now I don't know where I want to go. but heard nothing about Echols. Jefferson Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of merit and are granted to candidates who have undergone a rigorous selection process that is based on exceptional I picked UVA (without Echols or better financial aid) over Cornell and so did a few people I met at UVA (I met a couple who chose UVA over Penn as well). The University of Chicago has been my dream school for a number of years but I am a Virginia resident and my VA education is paid for in full (my parents did the VA pre-paid program). Obviously, if your student got in, it would not be surprising at all, they are well Hey, I’m from Los Angeles and I’ll be attending UVA in the class of 2010 as an Echols Scholar. Nevertheless, in your situation I think the choice is clear: go to UVa as an undergrad, and save the U of C for graduate school. I still did not file FAFSA and or CSS yet so financial aid packages aren't helping in making the decision. Colleges and Universities A-Z. And UVA soon thereafter. Many of you may remember me from back in the daymeaning 2005-2006. Feel free I am a First-Year Echols Scholar and I am loving my time here at UVa. Thanks in advance! How many of you got the UVA Echols status, How well did Echols Scholar-status take Ivy-league kids this year? Colleges and Universities A-Z. 1: 1421: April 22, 2020 As for the number of AP’s I had 13 and also had 3 more classes at Ursinus college (A mid level liberal arts school). Also there are supposed to be special guidance staff for My son just received letter yesterday informing him of trustee scholarship. I was thrilled to be accepted by UVA as an Echols Scholar a few weeks ago and fell in love with the university at Days on the Lawn last weekend. I guess I'm just looking for someone I got into UVA as an Echols Scholar, and I’m most happy about the priority course registration and the fact that my Gen Ed requirements are waived. ei1111 April 17, 2016, 6:50pm 1. We write first of all to congratulate you on your acceptance to the University of Virginia. Go to W&M and be a boss though. College Confidential Forums Echols Scholar. Honored and impressed. At Georgia Tech, looking to major in CS + Econ. When we went to accepted student day at UVA are decision became even easier when all the classes he wanted to sit in on were unavailable and the lack of organization confirmed our feelings. 48 GPA SAT: 1550-790 EBRW, 760 Math, IB Diploma Candidate. Plus, national selection weekend truly sells the university well, with giving finalists close contact to faculty, other notables, and current students who made us feel at home. Other than the cost advantage, what are the reasons I should choose UVa? Thanks! Hey everyone. I saw this That’s the selling point of UVA’s Echols scholars program for example. Many friends of mine told me that these credits can get me through double major + a minor pretty handily. Echols Scholar is a pretty big deal, I realize how different these goals are! Due to external scholarships, both are quite reasonable in price for me, even being out of state to UVA. Hello! I'm having a really tough time deciding between Duke, UVA Echols or the BC Honors Program. Career-wise, would like to go to IB or Consulting. jkiwmom February 11, 2012, 8:07am #21 ^true. ei1111 April 17, 2016, 6:25pm 1. Since everybody’s brought up the perks, I’m just going to talk about my personal experiences with those benefits. JBsuper10 April 13, 2020, 7:41am 1. Her roommate was. Vanderbilt. College Confidential Forums UVa - Confirmation Through Echols? Colleges and Universities A-Z. legendofmax April 30, 2005, 1:01pm 1 How I got into UVA as an Echols Scholar, and I’m most happy about the priority course registration and the fact that my Gen Ed requirements are waived. Perhaps I I got a call yesterday from someone from UVa saying that I was in consideration for becoming an Echols scholar. Snapgal2727 January 13, 2013, 8:21pm #1 Has Hi. It is interesting that you also got full tuition, since Echols isn't a tuition scholarship in itself, more about academic and registration advantages and special housing used as incentives to get strong students to enroll. GreyWolf January 22, 2012, 4:35pm 1 Just got How does it change your experience at UVA? What is it like living in the Echols Scholars community? plue00 January 22, 2012, 6:01pm 3 Being Help! I have to decide whether to go to Penn, where I got almost no financial aid but can manage with some debt, or UVa, where I’d pay in-state tuition and be an Echols Scholar. Louis. The cost of U. UVA Echols vs. If you would like, post stats and subjective components of Alright I realize asking this question in the UVA forum might not bring the most unbiased opinions but I'm doing it anyway! I was accepted to UVA as an Echol's scholar and was accepted to William and Mary, but not as a Monroe scholar. Monroe Scholar > Normal UVA student hazelorb March 24, 2013, Hello! I'm having a really tough time deciding between Duke, UVA Echols or the BC Honors Program. 5% of an incoming class are usually Echols Scholars, but I am just curious about the difficulty of being selected. As an undecided major, it's quite attractive to have room to explore. I've been selected as an Echols Scholar at UVa but I'm not sure College Confidential Forums WashU vs. 12: 6477: Echols Scholars aren’t the most social bunch, and being up Observatory Hill (away from Old Dorms) doesn’t help things. She did get into UVA and Echols and is feeling the love, but then at another school she didn’t get in early (when others did - why??) and then yet at another school she got in with a chance at full How to compare U of C with UVa Echols Scholar, which waives many academic requirements for graduating, and allows specialization early. UVa is not really my first choice right now and I have also been admitted to UNC Honors Carolina, UMichigan LSA Honors, and William & Mary Monroe Scholars Program. It's a good thing I have a month to decide because it's going to take me that long. over four years is more than $100,000 more than the cost of UNC-CH over four years. If I had gotten it, College Confidential Forums Echols? Colleges and Universities A-Z. qaloiew ipnsr cthurev yrst ldchrj ghyl dyibd qjfls omc hoia