Hey Guys, I was wondering what is the acceptance rate for University of Virginia. I am an out of state student living in Texas and UVA is one of my dream schools. Here are my stats: Grade: Senior (class of 2011) Race: Sri Lankan (Asian Minority) Rank: 28/600 GPA: 3.92 unweighed (I don't know my weighed) School/Class Type: Public/Mostly Competitive SAT: 1800 (620 M, 580 CR, 600 W) ACT: 31 SAT II's: 650 (Math Level 2), 620 (US History) AP: 4's and 3's (US History, English Literature, English Language, World History) Extra-Curriculars: Business Professionals Of America (Vice President), HOSA, JSA (Founder of chapter), National Honor Society, Aerospace Club (Founder), Math Club, Chess Club, Student Council (Community Service Chair), Asian-American Students Association (historian), Youth Leadership Organization (President/Founder), Intern with FUNCEDESCRI Organization (Raise money for malnourished countries like Guatemala), Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer (Captain) Honors/Awards: Nominated to join the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Defense, Participated and Nominated in NASA Texas Aerospace Scholars Program, AP Scholar, Honor Roll, 2nd Place BPA Regionals for Video Production/Financial Math, 6th Place UIL Academics Competition District for Social Studies and Current Events Community Service: Volunteer with JPS Health Network Hospital, Carter Bloodcare Blood Drives, and Public Library (275+ Hours and counting) Senior Courseload: AP Biology, AP Physics C, AP Calculus AB & BC (block class), AP Government, AP Macroeconomics, Engineering Design, Soccer, Independent Study in AP Microeconomics Possible Hooks: First Generation College Student I am planning to major in either history or political thought/social thought. Another question I had was do out of state admittances mostly come from the south (texas, louisiana, georgia etc) or eastern united states (delaware, maryland, pennsylvania)? Thanks
Answer: The general UVA undergraduate acceptance rate is 32%. Virginia residence is a very important admission criterion. Your SAT scores are below the 25th percentile in all three parts so they should not be submitted. If you apply, only the ACT score should be submitted. Your chances of admission are probably slim given the strong in-state preference and your ACT score being around the 65th percentile. An ACT score above the 80th percentile might make a difference. No out of state public university is worth the high out of state tuition in any case. You will receive as good an education for much less money at the University of Texas-Austin.
Category: Higher Education (University +); 2010-09-05 17:14:17
2. Can I get into Northwestern?
Northwestern is my absolute dream school; I would die to go there. I'm applying ED in November but I'm not sure if I have a decent chance of getting in or not. What do you guys think? GPA: 94.651% (my school switched to percentage grading last year so I have no idea what that is on a 4.0 scale) Senior courses: AP College Composition, AP US Government, AP College Latin IV, Newspaper, Trig/Analysis, Anatomy & Physiology, World Faiths (required-Catholic school), Graphic Design (required-I need an art credit to graduate) AP tests: took three last year, received 4s on all of them ACT: 31 (33 reading, 30 math, 32 English, 29 science) Extracurriculars/Honors: Editor of the print newspaper, Two years varsity tennis (two years jv), National Honors Society, Latin National Honor Society, first honors the previous three years, woodmen speech contest finalist, cum laude on the National Latin Exam, summer job at a financial firm for two years, year-round nanny, over 100 community service hours at one organization, 1 of 28 senior ambassadors at my school (voted by the faculty..it's a big leadership deal) I've already written my essay and I'm confident that it's outstanding. I'm also expecting great recommendations. What do you guys think? Do I have a shot?
Answer: Northwestern. Hmm this is tricky considering I don't have your GPA. But by looking at your ACT, Course Load, and Extra Curricular/Honors you have a definite shot. If, assuming your GPA is a 3.7, then you have a more than good chance in getting in.
Category: Higher Education (University +); 2010-09-05 16:12:02
3. Chance me for the University of Virginia?
Grade: Senior (class of 2011) Race: Sri Lankan (Asian Minority) Rank: 28/600 GPA: 3.92 unweighed (I don't know my weighed) School/Class Type: Public/Mostly Competitive SAT: 1800 (620 M, 580 CR, 600 W) ACT: 31 SAT II's: 650 (Math Level 2), 620 (US History) AP: 4's and 3's (US History, English Literature, English Language, World History) Extra-Curriculars: Business Professionals Of America (Vice President), HOSA, JSA (Founder of chapter), National Honor Society, Aerospace Club (Founder), Math Club, Chess Club, Student Council (Community Service Chair), Asian-American Students Association (historian), Youth Leadership Organization (President/Founder), Intern with FUNCEDESCRI Organization (Raise money for malnourished countries like Guatemala), Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer (Captain) Honors/Awards: Nominated to join the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Defense, Participated and Nominated in NASA Texas Aerospace Scholars Program, AP Scholar, Honor Roll, 2nd Place BPA Regionals for Video Production/Financial Math, 6th Place UIL Academics Competition District for Social Studies and Current Events Community Service: Volunteer with JPS Health Network Hospital, Carter Bloodcare Blood Drives, and Public Library (275+ Hours and counting) Senior Courseload: AP Biology, AP Physics C, AP Calculus AB & BC (block class), AP Government, AP Macroeconomics, Engineering Design, Soccer, Independent Study in AP Microeconomics Possible Hooks: First Generation College Student Any Help would be appreciated!
Answer: UVA is tough to get into because they have so many highly prepared, highly motivated applicants coming from the Washington, D.C. suburbs. Your SAT scores are on the low side for UVA, so you should either retake your SAT I's or submit your ACT score. But your tough courseload is impressive and being of Sri Lankan descent might help you. If you're in-state, you have a decent chance of getting in.
Category: Higher Education (University +); 2010-09-04 20:32:54
4. Transaxle Transmission Fluid Leak - Won't Go Away?
I just bought my car -- a 2001 Hyundai Elantra (front-wheel drive, manual transmission in case that's relevant) -- 5 months ago and recently had work done on it. About a month ago I had the left front axle replaced, along with some other work. A week ago I pulled out of the drive way and noticed a big puddle of transmission fluid. It was leaking where the left front axle meets the transmission. I took it to the mechanic as soon as possible, and he did some work on it (said something about the axle slipping out and tapping it back into place) under service warranty. Later that day I noticed that it was still leaking. So the next day I took it back, and he replaced the axle seal. Later that day I noticed it was STILL leaking. Took it back the next day, and he replaced the entire axle and axle seal. Got it back this afternoon, and noticed by the time that I got home that it was still leaking. I'm praying that it will have stopped by tomorrow (perhaps it's just residual or something) but I seriously doubt it. It has now been about 5 hours since I got the car back, and I've parked it in several different places since then and have noticed a small puddle underneath it each time I get in it to drive. Does anyone know what this could be? I'm planning on taking it to a transmission shop to have them check it out and give me an estimate if my mechanic doesn't have any new ideas -- this post (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091028123221AAPxeLV) is scaring the shit out of me. Man, I really hope someone has some possible good news about it. I would hate to have to buy a new transmission 6 months into owning the car. Especially considering that, as a full-time college student, I'm living off of financial aid... In response to a couple of answers so far: the mechanic hasn't said anything about a new transmission -- that was just from me browsing the web (see link in original post).
Answer: to be 100% sure you need to clean up the whole are with soap and water, de greaser or whatever. either: *the seal was damaged during installation * defective seal from store. *it the wrong seal is being used-match the # from old one or get it from dealer(bring Vin # with you) *wrong axle shaft. or when he removed the old seal he scratched the area where the seal sits, good luck with that one! I scratched my engine's rear main seal housing and had to buy the whole part(RMS housing) + new seal + I had to drop the tranny again. just because of a small scratch.
Category: Maintenance & Repairs; 2010-09-03 20:19:28
5. Question about barrier removal. Do I have to pay or does the landlord have to pay?
I am being sued by a disabled person because I have a step outside of my restaurant. He cannot go over this step with his wheelchair. I have leased this building for about 5 years, but the owner of the property has been operating it for a very long time (some time prior to the 1990 American's with Disabilities act). The guy suing me is running a scam where he is suing dozens of businesses who have a barrier such as a step infront of their restaurants. Under the law, the building is considered a joint operation between myself who runs the retaurant and leases the property, and the owner of the property. It says it is between us to decide who pays for the barrier removal and this guy's monetary damages he is seeking (no less than $4,000) for mental distress and "embarrasement". It was not readily achievable for me to put the ramp up when he first requested it, but I have since installed the ramp. While the ramp was not yet installed, I took his order at the door and brought his food to him outside of my restaurant. This is deemed acceptible under the ADA regulations as an "alternative" means of providing him service while the barrier removal was "delayed" due to financial reasons. My question: The property owner is saying I, the one leasing the building for my restaurant, am the one who should incur the full cost of the barrier removal and the monetary damages this man is seeking. The law says that it is between the two of us to decide who pays. Since he owns 50 properties, isn't it more "readilly achievable" for him to pay for at least some of this than I, who make only a marginal income from my business? How do I go about getting him to pay half or more of the cost? Do I have to take him to small claims court? I would like to do this without a lawyer, but should I retain an attorney just in case, even though it will bring additional cost to this whole matter? Edit: I make a small amount each year (roughly $50k), and only have 5 employees, all of which are my family members. Aliciali: This is not a commercial or industrial property. It is not an office space, it's a building tailored around a restaurant. He is aware what type of business is operating on his property. He has been out of compliance for nearly 20 years now and this is the first time someone has sued. The problem is that the law states that we both have an equal stake in making this happen because it is considered a joint operation. The law, however, leaves it between us to figure out who pays what. The problem is that he wants me to pay it all. It does not require any permanent alteration to the property, it's just a cheap ramp that we can buy for $250 and bring out there whenever necessary (it is portable). The quesiton is, who pays the thousands for this guys "mental distress" claim for monetary damages. Fixing the accessability problem is too easy, it's deciding who pays this guy whos entire psyche was crushed, CRUSHED, because he could not get over the step. @ Kemperk: That is what we are doing, the problem is that the guy is looking for money because his feelings are hurt. They want no less than $4,000 and the law says they can claim $1,000 for every day that it hasn't been fixed since the first time he tried to enter the restaurant. This was 120 days ago, so $1,000x120 in damages for not having the temporary ramp available.
Answer: put down a temp ramp, wood or metal. Cost you $50. remove it when the client leaves and store it.
Category: Renting & Real Estate; 2010-09-03 12:46:49
6. Which options would be better?
Hi, My husband and I have been TTC for a year. I am 35 yrs old having regular period (29 cycle, 13days of Luteal phase) and ovulation. I have been charting bbt for a couple years. For last 2 cycle, I used OPK and observed cervical mucus only around mid-cycle. But, we still don't have any luck. At this point I am quite feeling overwhelmed. Every time my period comes, it just makes me more insecure and more confused. We are thinking about next move; 1)Asking my Obgyn to run the basic fertility evaluation test 2) Going to see RE or going straight infertility clinic after getting referral. The reason why I am in limbo, it's just because financial reason. Recently I found out my insurance company doesn't pay a thing for infertility related services....ugh Do you think which is best option by this point? Please share your wisdom. Thanx
Answer: I'd say go to your obgyn ans see what they have to say before you jump into anything big. Best of luck!
Category: Trying to Conceive; 2010-09-03 12:41:23
