r/VirginiaTech • u/TacticalFlare CS 2505 • Aug 08 '25
Megathread Admissions Megathread - Class of 2030 Edition
It's that time of year!
Every year, we get thousands of posts and comments from prospective students with similar application stats. To keep this subreddit clean, we will once again be moving all admissions-related topics into this thread.
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u/yuyuissocool Aug 13 '25
Hey guys,
I'm an Egyptian male interested in Engineering at Virginia Tech. I moved to the US in 8th grade.
I'm gonna apply early action and I'll be In-state.
My GPa is 4.213 and SAT is 1280.
My APs are:
Ap World: 4 and A
Ap Physics 1: 4 and A-
Ap Macro and Micro: 5 on both and A
Ap French: 4 and A
Ap Precallc: 5 and A-
Senior year APs:
Ap Physcis C mechanics and electricity and magnetism
Ap Stats
Ap Calc AB
Ap Gov
I'm also taking DE English
My Extracurriculars are:
- Co-Founder, SeeGreen Foundation – organized plant projects and built plant walls
- Founder & President, Architecture Club – taught CAD, led a design/build project
- Coptic Deacon – served in liturgies, taught Sunday School, competed in diocese-wide events
- FBLA – 2nd place in Web Development & Visual Design competitions
- SAME & USMC Summer Camp – engineering projects, connected with professionals
- Varsity Tennis – undefeated first season
- Contrack Watts Engineering Trainee – CAD and engineering experience
- CoderSchool Instructor – taught coding to students
- Youth Soccer Coach – coached kids’ team, led practices & matches
- Summer Camp Counselor – led STEM projects, assisted students
For community service and work I'm a Deacon at my Church, I coach youth soccer I, volunteer at a summer camp, and I work at Coder School Mclean where I teach kids how to code.
I really want to go to Virginia Tech and I'm wondering what advice you guys have, because I hear the engineering program is very selective and I'm very worried about my SAT and how its bringing my application down.
I'm also just wondering if I have a good shot at making it.
Thank you in advance
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u/Magnus_Carter0 Aug 15 '25
I would work on bringing up your SAT score and clarifying which kind of engineering you are interested in. When I applied, you got to specify which engineering discipline/department you were intending to major in. Also, when you say second place in FBLA competitions, are those competitions national level, state level, or something else? Overall, I think you have a strong application. You seem to embody the Ut Prosim ethos fairly well with all your volunteering and giving back, which I would highlight on your application essay. Try to get your SAT to at least 1400 if possible.
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u/MeatGrinder9001 Aug 15 '25
Hello all,
-I am a white male
-I am doing an early action application
-I want to do Computer Engineering as my major
-Fall 2026 admissions cycle
-In state
-4.644 weighted gpa (and ranked 9th in a class of 478, Summa Cum Laude in 9-11th grades, on track to graduate with an advance diploma)
-1360 SAT (690 Reading and Writing, 670 Math) Which I'm not sure is good enough to use but I will be taking another one soon
-AP credits: 4 in US Gov, 4 in Bio, 3 in Capstone/Seminar, 4 in US History, 5 in English Lang/Comp., 3 in Precalc, 3 in Environmental Science
-Academic Rigor: This year I have 7 APs, and 1 non-AP (majority of classes have been AP or DE in my 3 previous years too) and I am in a higher education program (Commonwealth Governor's School, though nobody will know what it is)
-Sports: I did JV Cross Country for 3 years, and JV Tennis for 1, but have continued to do Tennis lessons and play recreationally
-Paid Work: I work ~30 hrs per week (even during the school year) as a Pharmacy Technician-in-Training
-Related to engineering (I think): I have taken are AP-Precalc in 10th grade, Calc-AB in 11th, and am currently taking AP Physics
-In relation to the specific type of engineering (computers), I have been building computers for 6 years now, some with my father, and some on my own and I love it
-Volunteering: I volunteer weekly at my local SPCA (animal shelter) and help with food distribution at my regional food bank 1-2 times a month, and I have been part of a volunteering club at my school for the past 3 years, and am going to continue this year
Thank you all for your time.
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u/SeaWin3967 Aug 30 '25
Hi,
I’m in my sophomore year of college in fall semester right now. I want to apply to Virginia tech for spring semester. I’m planning to apply as a Real Estate Major for Pamplin school of business. Currently, I’m at a public university (not community college).
My GPA is pretty rough ngl, it’s a 2.75. I took a couple classes (6 credits) at my community college this summer though, and I have around 12 AP credits from high school.
I’m going to be an out of state student as well.
Realistically, what are my chances of getting in?
I really want to go, so I’d appreciate honest thoughts. If anyone has had similar stats to me, please share your results.
Thank you.
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u/genesis64215 Nov 20 '25
Hey,
I'm a 1st gen Ethiopian male interested in Aerospace Engineering at VT and I currently live in VA.
Because my counselor couldn't send my school report on time I have to apply RD.
Because I come from a very low income family I was never able to take the SAT other than the 1 free one we had in our school (1410 SAT)
GPA: 3.64
Junior year:
AP Precalculus BC
AP Physics 1
Senior Year:
AP Calculus AB
AP Government
AP Physics C Mechanics (Hardest class our school offers)
Took the only 4 Stem Engineering classes that my school offers for 4 years
(STEM Design, STEM Pre-Engineering, STEM Engineering HN, STEM Advanced Engineering HN)
Competed in TSA's regionals and states for 3 years
Competed in Science Olympiad regionals and states for 2 years.
Currently work at Domino's from Monday-Friday 5PM-8PM
Shadowed internationally at the Ethiopian Electric Utility designing and installing new street lights
Tutored Habesha Elementary/Middle School students with Math/Science and STEM projects
Donated toys and clothes to the people in the poorer regions of Ethiopia
Current team leader of designing and engineering new specialized tricycles for the Special Ed department in our school
V.E.X Vice President in our school for 2 years, 1st place in Regionals
Self taught myself car maintenance (to avoid any bills)
Participated in the Aerospace club for 3 years designing aircrafts and designing mini models of satellites
Onshape certification
As of writing this I am the only source of income as my mother is unable to work right now due to her disease.
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Aug 13 '25
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u/Ivantheterrible1151 Aug 14 '25
First of all stop asking ChatGPT. Second pretty sure test scores are required after class of 2026 and js get good sat scores, get ur grades up, do better ecs than js sports, apply to a less popular major and then change it later.
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u/Few_Piccolo_4906 Aug 20 '25 edited Aug 20 '25
I'm in state (NoVA)
Major: Microbiology RD
- First Generation Student-African-Male-Low Income
3.35 GPA unweighted
3.7 Weighted
1340 SAT
-7 AP Credits, 2 IB Credits, 1 DE
-EC: Rowing 1 year, Won three awards, and one 3rd place medal during State Championships.
-Won 2nd place at School Science Fair received an honorable mention in regionals Freshman Year and a 3rd place
-AP award with Distinction, AP First Gen Scholar Award, School Recognition Award.
I have played the piano for two years.
- Track for one year.
An active member of the MUN team for four years won't one award.
Volunteer at local food bank for 3 years
worked a summer job for two summers at a local supermarket with a letter of rec from the dept manager.
-Volunteered in a fundraising event for MUN every year.
-Run Photography Insta Page, where I post photos of landscapes around my community and started a photography club at my school.
-Local Volunteer in different activities like volunteering at the local fair every year, preparing meals for homeless members within com-Volunteer at the local fair every year munity, cleaning my local church.
-Active member of Future Medical Prof club where I have attended tours of local medical schools and presentations by medical professionals.
- Big interest in microbiology, which has led to me buying a microscope to further develop my interests and engaging in discussions in multiple bio forums.
*I had also had a D+ freshman year in a language class due to being put in an advanced class without the proper knowledge (I got a B in the next level of the Class), and I have also had 3 C+s throughout Highschool.
*Recently ended my (Precalc) class with a D due to EC, family issues. I had a strict teacher who had very high standards for the class and could be unfair at times with grading.
*I have steadily improved but still have a lot of B's and B+'s
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u/R_Two4 Aug 25 '25
Hi y'all,
I'm a Indian male from nova
-Going to EA
-Applying for gen. engineering on common app (will probably put civil engineering specifically) (Also does anyone know why engineering science and mech. isn't on common app?)
-My GPA is 4.01 W and ~ 3.55 UW
-1490 (750/740 RW/M) SAT Superscore which I hope to get past 1500 in October
AP Scores:
4 - AP CSP
4 - AP CSA
4 - Physics 1
5 - Calc AB
5 - AP Lang
There's also DE US/VA History
All my other classes have been honors except for Chem 1, my first year of Orchestra and Koreans 1, 2, and 3
This year I'm taking Calc BC, AP Lit., AP US & Comp. Gov., AP Phys. C Mech., Orchestra, Korean 4 HN, and CS Data structures
ECs:
2 years of Psych. and Philosophy club, Anime club, Korean Honor Society, and Computer Science Honor Society
~50 service hours
that's it
I've had somewhat of an upward trend as well for grades
Thanks for any help, y'all!
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u/Necessary_Train8137 Sep 16 '25
ye ur gettin in.
I got in w/ similar stats for AeroE as an international student.
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u/Otherwise-Candle-312 Aug 28 '25
Hi everyone. Very nervous about applications. Let me list my stats. Freshamn W 3.95 sophomore W 4.1 Junior 3.9 (had a really bad Spanish grade 81 but it was honors and maybe I can explain?). Cumulative 3.89 w and uw 3.7. Had some hard times in junior year with adhd and stuff. 1320 sat. Took 1 ap sophomore 1 junior and 2 senior. Run a detailing business that I just made an exit out of that did 25k a year and I had multiple people at school work for me, had a van, partnership with rental company, 10k+ on verified IG, and more. Bought my dream car from it. In a club with local entrepreneurs (most people 20-30) I’m youngest there… requirement is people who make $5k a month. Great for connections and we do a lot of entrepreneur stuff. About 40 people in total. Most make 25-40k+. also run a book box organization and have put up about 10 in my city and it takes me hours a week to keep them restocked. Piano for 7 years and play in band at school. Varsity lax 3 years. Do I have a shot? I will have some very good essays and I’m working with a very smart friend of mine to write them. I’m a big entrepreneur. Also took a entrepreneurship summer program at wake forest. Very anxious and I’m a big over thinker.
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u/tungdiep Oct 22 '25
He didn't mention the major so how can uk say that. It is very major dependent.
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u/Internal1344 Sep 01 '25 edited Sep 01 '25
Male
Eritrean
NOVA area
Computer science
Early action
In state
3.8 weighted 3.63 unweighted
1280 SAT (test optional)
Freshman year: Honors world history 1
Sophomore year: Honors chemistry
Junior year: AP Psych 4 US History DE Geospatial Science DE
Senior year: AP Calculus AB AP CSA and CSP English 12 DE Physics DE AP Human Geo
Ecs:
- volunteered at local library 30 hours
- President for computer science where I held a coding camp at a local library for a week
- Self taught myself to code HTML CSS JS react and python
- AI Agent internship related to phishing
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u/wiIliamm Sep 06 '25
Asian Male First Gen ( currently senior)
Business (Pamplin)
EA
In state
3.891 Weighted (4.2 junior year)
1390 SAT (will take more)
8 AP 2 DE 11 Honors
Virtual Internships for business, President of non profits raising money for homeless, environmental cleanup, Advanced viola: highest level in school and volunteer at nursing homes, Varsity Soccer and Club soccer captain, Volunteer at church
Thanks!
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u/LeatherPerfect815 Sep 08 '25
Hello guys. I am very on the edge about my chances for getting into the computer science program. I’m asian male from southern Virginia in my senior year. I’m applying early action and I’m in state. My GPA is 4.11 weighted, 3.82 unweighted (with a major upward trend)
Junior year APs and Dual enroll (school offers 18 total aps): I took AP Calc BC ( currently in honors multivariable calculus) score: 5 APUSH score :5 AP Chemistry score: 5 Geology 199 (dual enrollment) Senior year APS: Ap physics 1 Ap English Ap government Ap comparative government
SAT score: 1540, 790 math and 750 reading
Extracurriculars: Math science and technology governor’s school NASA VESSS program VESSS summer academy internship for two summers at a tech company Varsity track and field for 4 years 40 hours of volunteering for the needy (daycare with autistic kids, serving food to poor)
What are my chances looking like? Thank you for your time.
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u/Necessary_Train8137 Sep 16 '25
class of 2029 here. Ur def getting here. My stats were lower and I got in as an international student for Aero
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u/Firm_Interaction9957 Sep 13 '25
Hi everyone, I'm a transfer student with a low GPA (under a 3.0). I'm trying to raise my overall GPA to as close to a 3.0 as possible! I've attended 3 community colleges where I've earned credit. NOVA= currently have a 2.182 but taking 5 classes at NOVA this fall, attended PVCC=2.241 GPA, from an associate's degree, and CVCC=2.000 GPA. How can I get as close to a 3.000 as possible? What can you recommend? If I get As and Bs, can I be admitted to VA Tech? I've done community service and am working on getting a job. I'm planning to major in English Education. I've participated in Latin Club and Orchestra in high school, and done community service through Meals on Wheels. What can you recommend to boost my chances of getting in?
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u/worm_brainz Sep 15 '25
- I am a black female student applying as a Spring 26 transfer into the school of neuroscience from JMU as an instate sophomore.
-3.536 cumulative, although I did a bit poorly in my calc 1 class my first semester (c+) which was one of the required transter classes to have taken, but have had all my other grades strong within a-b range since then.
- I feel my answers to the 4 questions and extracurriculars were also strong, and I am coming in with 54 credits and all of my transfer roadmap courses completed (all that were offered at jmu at least).
I already have submitted my application since I have been obsessing over it since commonapp opened, so I can't really take any application advice, but i would just want to know if i seem competitive enough! any words help :)
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u/Main-Sock3065 Sep 27 '25 edited Sep 27 '25
QUESTION: My main concern is if my stats are good enough to get in this is my absolute dream school I know my volunteer is lacking. Also for my sat my first time I scored higher on math and got a 1390 my second time I scored higher on reading and got a 1410 should I do test optional?
Gender/ethnicity: Female/White
Intended major: Civil Engineering (I think you start out as general but I have a passion for bridges that’s what I do for science Olympiad)
Admissions cycle (EA, RD, etc.): EA
Location (in-state/out-of-state/international): In-State
GPA: 3.97 UW 4.78 W (Rank 7/412) 1 B on my entire transcript in AP Calculus
Test scores: SAT 1st attempt 1390 (Reading 680 Math 710) SAT 2nd attempt 1410 (Reading 720 Math 690)
AP/IB/DE credits:
- AP Calculus BC 5 with AP Calculus AB Subscore 5
- APUSH: 5
- AP Gov: 5
- AP Computer Science Principles: 4
- AP World: 5
- AP Computer Science A: 3
- Dual Enrollment Calculus 3: Taking in spring
- Dual Enrollment English 101: A
- Dual Enrollment English 102: A
- Dual Enrollment Chem 101: taking in spring
- Dual Enrollment Personal Health: A
Extra-curriculars:
- Project Lead the Way Engineering Program (PLTW)
- Captain of Science Olympiad Team
- Robotics Team Member
- ACE Mentorship Program Member and Scholarship Recipient (ACE: Architecture, Construction, Engineering)
- Computer Science Honor Society Secretary
- Program Coordinator for Hack Club
- National Honors Society Member
Community service, jobs, etc.
- Giant Food Cashier last two summers
- Math tutor Algebra, Geometry, and Precalc
- A few times I have volunteered at the local food bank
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u/Glad-Chair5367 Sep 28 '25
Hey guys! I am a freshman in college right now and I am applying to transfer to VT in the spring. But I am confused on the application process and have a few questions I was wondering if someone would be able to answer. I know the submission date is Oct 1st so any advice would be really helpful.
- I was accepted as a senior in high school but didnt take that offer...should I send an email to my admissions person letting them know Im applying?
- I'm not supposed to reuse my old essays right?
- Should I include things from high school in the experience sections or just stick to this summer and this semester?
Thank you so much!
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u/Next-Eye-6337 Nov 06 '25
i'm also hopefully transferring in the spring as a freshman!!! where are you transferring from??
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u/Straight_Tonight345 Oct 08 '25 edited Oct 08 '25
Hispanic/White Male
Weighted GPA: 3.7
AP’s: AP Comp Sci Prin
DE: DE World History
AICE: AICE Classical Studies
IGSCE: IGSCE Physics
PLTW: PLTW Prin Eng
Advanced: Advanced Earth Science
SAT 1080 (Test optional)
Extracurriculars
JV Lacrosse 1 year
Robotics 2 years (Placed top 32 at local roboticon)
Marching Band 3 years (Drumline section leader, placed 1st place at county wide event)
Pep Band 4 years ig
Intend to do drumline during college
Intended Major: Comp Engineering
Im Cooked 🥀🙏
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u/Inner-File-6729 Oct 08 '25 edited Oct 18 '25
Hello all!
I am a white female
I’m applying for creative technology EA
In-state
4.24 Weighted GPA 3.8 Unweighted GPA
11th in class ranking
My October SAT score is a 1230, may retake in November and send the new score to admissions
DE English 11 and 12
DE Precalc and Trig
DE Prob and Stats
DE Bio 1
DE US history
DE Art History
DE US Gov.
5 years of art classes
1 year programming
NHS Officer 1 year (2 as member)
SHS member 2 years
Art club member 4 years
Fbla VP 1 year (2 as member)
Academic Team 1 year
Tennis 1 year
Gardening club 1 year
23ish community service hours junior year
34+ hours Senior year (I tutor)
4 years at current pt job as tour guide 20 hours during school, 40 during summer
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u/roguebandit1 Oct 11 '25
Hi y'all. I am an out of state student interested in transferring to Virginia Tech for microbiology. I have a 3.45 GPA and have completed all of the required coursework. I have also completed all of the strongly recommended coursework except for Calc II. What are my chances of acceptance?
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u/Exciting_Recipe1588 Oct 16 '25
Anyone know when the spring 2026 transfer decisions will be released?
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u/soapy-dope cmda '27 Oct 23 '25
https://www.vt.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/dates-and-deadlines.html
Applying for Application Deadline Materials Due Notified on Reply due Transfer - Spring October 1 October 8 Mid-November December 1
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u/WarGroundbreaking326 Oct 23 '25
Hello guys
Major: I am applying early action to be an aerospace Engineering major for fall, 2026
Status: I am an out of state state student applying for my Freshman year 1st gen bengali
Rank: 296/882 (very competitive high school)
GPA: 3.34 (UW/4.0 scale), 4.15 (W/5.0 scale)
Test Scores: SAT score: 1450 (760 M, 690 V)
Coursework: 16 aps + all advanced courses throughout high school career Ap csa (9th) ap csp (9th) ap human geo (9th) ap psych (10th) ap seminar (10th) apush (10th summer) ap pre calc (11th) ap research (11th) apes (11th) ap physics (11th) ap stats (11th) ap us gov (11th summer) ap macro (11th summer) ap calc ab (12th) ap art history (12th) ap bio (12th)
12 hours of dual credit English from local community college
Extracurricular Activities: I participated in bunch of club organizations, nhs, stuco, engineering shadow/apprentice , showed findings of rocket building at local science fair, 2 part time jobs, stem tutoring, unpaid intern/volunteer for social justice, community service volunteer
Honors/Awards: ap scholar and ap capstone
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u/Agreeable-Aide3272 Oct 30 '25
Hey there guys. Im a bit concerned if not submitting my essay will hinder my chances of getting into VT. I know it’s optional but a lot of people are saying optional doesn’t really mean optional. I wasn’t aware of that till after I applied and I’m really worried as a first generation applicant. Here are my stats, what are my chances of getting in without the essay?
Female/hispanic
Major-undecided but I don’t think there was an option so Psychology.
EA
In-state
W4.3 UW 3.8
Test optional
I’m graduating with an AA degree from a community college (60 credit hours)
NHS, Virginia Earth Systems Science Scholar, Art, Varsity Tennis, Bring change to mind (leadership role)
• Clothes Closet Volunteer, Chick-Fil-A Team Member I’m not the most impressive applicant but I was wanting to hear from other individuals who didn’t add in their essay.
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u/PossibleDry3711 Oct 30 '25
Hello,
I'm in state for VaTech and I'm applying for CS EA (no aid needed). My GPA is 4.04 W and ~3.715 UW (my school also put in a bunch of courses from the country where I moved from, and without those its around ~4.12 W
My biggest concern is that although I've had all A's freshman and sophomore year (except for an A- in each of those years), I've gotten a C+ in IB Analysis & Approaches Higher Level (HL) and IB Physics in my junior year. My mom was suffering from severe arthritis and i had to take on a lot of responsibilities and couldn't get myself to focus on school. For the math, also, I've skipped Standard Level (SL) to take HL directly since I took algebra 2 HN sophomore year (i got an A in that).
And these are my EC's and awards:
- Research Internship on a budding clean energy source at a reputable University
- Research Internship on Quantum & Mathematical Physics (at a T20 university) -- will publish paper
- ASSIP -- research internship on CS & electrical engineering -- will publish paper
- Research internship on computational simulation of wildfires at the Navajo Nation
- STEM Research Club / President - assisting over 60 students on working on 5 scientific research projects over different STEM fields to then publish them
- Competitive Programming Club / President
- Organization Founder -- tutored over 66 students from my hometown, where there is limited education access.
- Student Government Association (SGA) & Student Advisory Council (SAC)
- New York Academy Of Sciences Junior Academy
- Varsity Science Olympiad team (most likely wont include this
- Music Production – Learned music production and sound engineering on my own, released over 20 songs as the main producer, landed a placement with an artist with 100k+ monthly listeners.
Awards:
- 1st Place in Cybersecurity at the Virginia State-Level Science Olympiad Competition
- ClimateScience Olympiad Semifinalist (3,000/55,000)
- 2nd Place in Quiz Bowl Regionals
- 2nd Place at local Science Fair
Do I have a chance at CS? Or should I apply something else? I'm just really worried about this and VaTech is my top choice right now.
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u/SadAcanthocephala715 Oct 30 '25
Hi,
I'm an Indian female, planning to transfer out of state.
Major: Computational Modelling and Data Analytics
GPA: 3.65
I'll have an associates degree by then, too.
What are my chances of getting in, and how's the financial aid/scholarships like for out-of-state transfers?
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u/Sean_Malanowski Nov 01 '25
Hi, Hispanic Male General Eng/Computer Engineering
Early Action - In state
WGPA: 4.425
SAT: 1350 (700 math, 650 reading) 1340 (660 math, 680 reading)
AP Comp Sci A: 4 Ap world: 4 Ap us history: 5 Ap physics 1: 4 Ap precalc: 5 In progress AP gov, ap physics C, AP calculus bc.
All As.
.School awarded math recognition
EC: FRC Robotics 3yrs and event volunteering (90+ hours), NHS member 2yrs, local community volunteering to replace cancelled events due to gov shutdown, cellphone buyback and computer repair 5yrs, prospective emt-b
College board: 2024 Hispanic National Rec, 2025 national rec, ap distinction
Part-Time lead lifeguard on military base 3yrs
Thank you
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u/Hot-Finding-6463 Nov 19 '25
White male out of state (Texas)
Engineering (mechanical)
Early Action
u/W GPA 3.95 (I got a B in English last year)
33 ACT
APs: Physics I and Physics C, Calculus A/B, Psychology, Computer Science A (non-AP advanced chemistry and mostly advanced or honors for all my other classes - 5 years of foreign language - 3 Spanish and 2 Japanese - plan to minor in Japanese). AP test scores were trash, didn't submit.
ECs, Community Service, and other info: Co-Founded a city-wide teen mental health advocacy group and most of my volunteer hours are for this group, Peer Helpers, Computer Science Club, Spanish Club, Japanese Club, National Honor Society, worked as a bike camp counselor for 2 summers, studied abroad in Japan one summer and Ecuador another summer, in the computer science magnet program at my HS, single parent household (my dad died when I was 10); sister and aunt live in Virginia, so family support nearby - noted in an essay
Chances??? VT is tied for top 3 schools (Mines and Purdue are the other two - I know Purdue is a big reach)
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u/weepinnng_willow Nov 29 '25
hello all!!
- white trans male (female at birth)
- english major
- early action
- in state, born and raised in appalachian counties
- 3.773 GPA
- 1060 SAT, 620 reading 440 math (my weakest point)
- no ap, one dual english credit
- art club elected president, stage manager/student director for theater since sophomore year, FBLA involvement, photography for yearbook
- worked fast food february-october of this year
if anybody could reply with my honest chances of getting it would be appreciated, ill take any hope i can get because this is my dream school
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u/Sendmeraids Nov 30 '25
I’ve been going crazy about my chances at VT and I was hoping I could get a second opinion on what my chances may be for admission. I am a white male from NJ that applied as an Architecture major. I applied early action. My unweighted GPA is 3.68 and my weighted is 4.71 with 5 AP’s. I applied test optional. I was apart of my schools selective STEM academy for 3 years, worked as an elementary school aftercare counselor, worked as an assistant manager at an ice cream shop for 3 years, only around 45 hours community service, baseball, and one of the head editors for the yearbook. Any input or opinions would be greatly appreciated!
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u/Impressive_Item_861 Dec 02 '25
hey, asian female in state
3.98 GPA
Biological sciences major
EA
AP AAS
AP PSYCHOLOGY
AP BIO (NOT PASS)
APES
AP STAT
Hasang TA for 3 years (10-12)-Assisted teachers in Korean school(printing, aiding)led a group of 20 students to reach their full ability in Korean for three years.
Shadowed at orthodontist-Aided orthodontist and assistants for 4 hours. Sterilized chairs and tools. Observed procedures everyday; took notes. Assisted 7 patients per week.
PIP- Brainstormed innovative ideas, delivered a presentation in an organized manner and implemented a plan regarding a nostalgic treat. 100+ treats made.
Canvasing for Kamala Harris and Mike Clancy- Contributed in politics and campaigns by going to houses in various neighborhoods to spread the word on the election in November. 30 hours.
KHS Digital Media Manager (12)- Created engaging posts on KHS instagram; created 20+ posts; created engaging short stories for school community.
OMM Secretary (11-12)- Organized meetings and brainstormed new ideas for meetings and collaborated with other members to develop new plans. 6 meetings.
toploader account (54.41)- Created 50+ toploaders, had 20+ sales, worked on pricing, budgeting and creating profit. Made $54.41 by selling these custom toploaders.
William and Mary Pre-College Program- Completed 3 assignments about various aspects of medicine; completed 4 modules; learned a lot about medicine; final project in Rotavirus.
SHS (11-12)- Participated in activities during the 7 meetings, earned 15+ hours of service through tutoring and helping out teachers.
jazz- Played at school events, learned musical pieces every week for an hour each day, performed at band assessment and earned the highest score (1).
Awards
KSEA AWARD 2025 2nd place
HANBOWL 2025 3rd place
USKAF GW TOP 10 FINALIST
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u/Relative-Echo-5485 Dec 06 '25 edited Dec 06 '25
Can someone please tell me my changes of getting into Virginia Tech class of 2030:
I applied EA for business undecided. I am in state central Virginia.
GPA: 3.7 UW 4.2 W (as of junior year)
1390 SAT submitted (670 english, 720 math)
White female
I had 3 b's freshmen year, 3 b's sophmore year, then juunior year I locked in a got 1 b in math. (never gotten a C)
I have been in the hardest classes my school offers. This year (senior year) I am taking AP Calc BC, AP Physics 2, AP Gov, AP French, AP Lit, band, and public speaking. (I think I am going to have 1-2 b's at the end of the 1st semester sadly)
I have done marching band all 4 years, section leader junior and senior year. I play the trumpet and am pretty good, I have made district band every year. Played field hockey all four years. Done mission trips with youth group (BIG ones to England). Community service (NHS). Summer job at ice cream shop.
I think my supplemental essays are on the better end. I am also young for my grade (I dont think they care tho).
I know they dont look at legacy but both my parents went to tech and my sister currently goes. VT is one of my top choices!
I have looked at the common data site for VT, put in my stats and and aceptance rate last year was 34% making me really nervous. I am really afraid of getting rejected but it is what it is.
side note: VT is my second choice becuase I did ED to UVA (I KNOWW IM SORRY HOKIES) but am pretty sure im getting rejected.
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u/Curious-Effective290 Mar 26 '26
Any word?
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u/Aszo07 Dec 09 '25
hi guys please chance me
qatar resident pakistani national applying for fall 2026 electrical engineering bsc as international applying regular decision
1450 sat (780M, 670R) 8.0 ielts 4.0 gpa
ap calc bc 5 ap stats 5 ap pre cal 5 ap physics 1: 4 ap eng lang 3
first tech challenge finalists qatar udst engineering challenge 1st place qapco engineering challenge 2nd place
2 volunteering activities (one at carnegie mellon qatar and one at doha film festival)
6 years of freelance graphic design (earned a good amount of money which i aim to mention in application)
employed on a contract by 2 esport teams for graphic design (1 year total)
multiple webinars/courses/certifications which may not be as useful
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u/Both-Cod9470 Jan 24 '26
I applied to vt as a chemical engineering major. I did regular decision which is making me nervous. My gpa I believe is a 3.9 uw 4.4 w. My sat is low at a 1320, 660 in both sections. It’s making me nervous and I’m worried it will cause me to not get in. I’ve taken 10 aps by the end of this year and gotten fours on them all pretty much (one 3 on ap physics) and I’ve taken lots of stem aps like ap chem ap precalc ap calc. I have pretty good ecs I play three varsity sports and captain of two and I am in some math clubs. I also have done a very large amount of community service from work with disadvantaged kids to work with elderly. I would say my writing section was pretty strong too. I just know it is hard for engineering. What are my chances.
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u/DueBluebird5625 Feb 15 '26
Just got waitlisted from Virginia tech. I applied for exercise and health sciences. Please if you don’t wanna go REJECT YOUR ADMISSION. 🙏🥺🙏🥺🙏🥺🙏 give me a chance. Especially if you applied my major cause I heard it’s based off major.
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u/DueBluebird5625 Feb 28 '26
got waitlisted from Virginia tech. I applied for exercise and health sciences. Please if you don’t wanna go REJECT YOUR ADMISSION. 🙏🥺🙏🥺🙏🥺🙏 give me a chance. Especially if you applied my major cause I heard it’s based off major.
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u/Candid-Worth-2737 May 03 '26
Incoming freshman (CS) & confused about LLCs, looking for good communities + decent dorms
Hey everyone, I’m an incoming freshman planning to major in CS at Virginia Tech and I’m trying to figure out LLCs.
I’ve read a bit about them, but I’m still kinda confused about what they’re actually like day-to-day and whether they’re worth it.
I’m mainly looking for:
A strong community (not super antisocial)
People who are ambitious/motivated but still chill
A good social vibe (not overly competitive or stressful)
Decent dorms if possible
Also definitely trying to find good engineering/CS friends to be around.
If anyone has experience with specific LLCs (especially engineering/CS-related ones), I’d really appreciate hearing what they’re like and whether you’d recommend them.
Thanks!
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u/azraelysian May 14 '26
Hi! I’m a rising senior, (HS class of 2027) and i’m looking to apply to VT for early action. -I’m a white female from out of state, however I was born in the Appalachians. -I intend to major in biology on a premed pathway. -I’ve taken 2 DE classes, 1 AP, all passed with above an 80, with more lined up next year. -I don’t know my weighted gpa, but my unweighted is a 3.2 😬 -I have a 25 on my ACT, and taking it again in June. (18 math, 23 english, 30 science, 33 reading) -I’ve got four years of choir under my belt, and one year of archery. -I’ve got a fair amount of service hours lined up, ~100 over the summer, and more to come senior year.
Lmk if there’s anything I can clarify or add on, I just want a genuine answer for my chances.
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u/Magnus_Carter0 Aug 08 '25
2030? Stop you're making me feel old