Tulane Vs Virginia Tech

[Anonymous]

Two of our kids are currently at VT and absolutely love it. The setting is gorgeous, for one. The experiences they’ve been exposed to, both academically and socially, have far exceeded our expectations. One studied abroad last semester and the other will do so this coming spring. Both are in leadership positions in their various activities and have had excellent internships. Neither decided to go Greek though they have some friends who did.

Classes are quite challenging and neither has ever had a TA teach their classes. Professors and advisors are accessible and responsive. Both have majors in the liberal arts/human sciences college.

Please ignore the trolls who claim it’s “in the Bible Belt” and there are “cross burnings”?? I just shake my head at these idiotic comments. In fact, the student body is quite diverse and my kids have friends from across the country and state.

Highly recommend VT - there is something for everyone there.

[Anonymous]

Your DD has a “chit” that either school would love, and that is her high ACT. It seems very likely she’d get in ED at least at Tulane. But she’d also be a good candidate for merit aid in EA given her high scores as long as she shows very strong interest.

If she’s fine with either school, then in state at VT seems the safest bet, as it sounds like it would allow for more $ for grad school. But if Tulane truly is her first choice you should consider EA with a very strong show of demonstrated interest and put thoughtful effort into the full scholarship applications. I’ve already provided some ideas for you to consider. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

60 percent VT students from Virginia.
15 percent Tulane students from Louisiana.