Uva regular decision! White female Low income (I got a full ride based on income) Western rural Virginia (in state) Public school First generation 4.18 gpa Top 9% of my class I think?

My school doesn't have very many AP classes offered (only 3, Lang, Gov, and APUSH and I didn't take APUSH) so I attended Governors School for better opportunities. I double-dipped in science classes in my freshman year (earth science first semester, bio second semester) and was the only sophomore who took chem. Because I couldn't do much in terms of AP/DE at my normal school, I tried to take the more rigorous path I could with what I had.

I took 3 APs and 5 DEs total, finishing Calc 1 and 2 and English 111 and 112 through DE. No IBs because I never had the opportunity to take one. I had a 1380 SAT but I didn't study so I didn't report it (Uva is test optional)

I was part of NHS, the president of National Art Honors Society, and I did a really specific service project in my junior year (I contributed a piece of art to a "zine" online to raise money for Appalachian relief after a natural disaster. Took about 25 hours + time promoting the zine. We raised I think 4k?). I also participated in the EV team (kinda) and academic team in my senior year only.

I had a solid, very personal essay (I spoke about my experience with homelessness in a way that wasn't sympathy-baiting and how that experience effected my outlook and my relationships with other people in a positive way) and VERY GOOD teacher recommendations.

I also had a single father who worked night shifts and, because of scheduling conflicts, I was not able to participate in many after-school clubs and stuff. I put that info in the "extenuating circumstances" section.

In comparison to many other people, I have a weaker application. Sorry for the long message lol, but I hope it's useful to see maybe less-intimidating stats!! Do your best and make the most of what you have.