Admitted students can submit questions in the comments and I'll update this post with answers.
Q1. Does UVA library only have scholarly stuff, or does it also have leisure reads like harry potter and dan brown? (if it doesn't then one would have to use the Charlottesville library system?)
---also is there arnes and nobles or borders nearby uva?
A1. There are 13 libraries at UVa and they include books and periodicals for scholarly and leisurely reading. Clemons library, in addition to having fiction books, has a DVD library with all sorts of movies, including new releases.
Charlottesville actually had the first Barnes & Noble outside of a major city. I often see students studying in the cafe there. We have plenty of independent book shops on The Corner and The Downtown Mall.
Q2. I applied through FAFSA and UVA and did what was supposed to be done, but am not completely sure how the notification will work. Should I expect something through e-mail or snail mail? And will that be soon or am I being too impatient?
A2. I believe financial services has begun mailing aid packages. A call to their office will confirm that your package is complete. If you call, remember that they are probably swamped right now and you might have to wait on hold for a little while.
Q3. It seems people received rejection letters before acceptances...are those generally the first to go out? Or is it just a false rumor?
A3. Scroll down and check out those photos from Friday, March 30th. Everything went out at the same time. You mentioned this is a "rumor". I'd suggest that if you don't hear about our policies from an admission officer at UVa or read it on our website, you should take it with a huge grain of salt. There are a lot of "experts" out there who purport to know how we operate.
Q4. Is it necessary to attend Days on the Lawn when I'm positive that I'm attending UVa?
A4. No, attendance at DOTL is in no way required.
Q5. My cousin applied to engineering grad school at UVA. Do you have any idea when these decisions will be announced?
A5. My office is the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Graduate admission is handled by the individual schools.
Q6. If we haven't gotten a Echols Scholar letter by now (4/6), does that mean we weren't chosen as one? Does the letter come with the admission offer?
A6. As I wrote before, Echols students have had follow up communication by email since letters were mailed. Students who were invited into the scholars program should know by now.
Q7. Are you going to the FIRST Robotics nationals next week?
A7. No FIRST for me this year. :(
