Harboring dreams of attending prestigious Harvard University since he was 7 years old, friends and family were more than a little surprised about Kevin Cao’s decision to turn the school’s admissions offer down. In an effort to explain his decision to friends, teachers and family, Cao wrote an essay, “Why I Chose UVA,” and posted it on social media and Google Documents. The essay has received hundreds of reads, shares and applauds by those also looking to answer the tough college question.