Introduction: Why Tech Internships are the 'X-Factor' for UVA Admissions And Why Most Students Still Blend In When two students apply to the University of Virginia with identical GPAs, test scores, and AP courses, what determines who gets in? It is rarely the transcript. Every year, UVA receives tens of thousands of applications from high-achieving students, with many mentioning "coding," "STEM interest," or "computer science passion." However, admissions officers are not ev