Easiest majors for acceptance at W&M or VA Tech?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:William and Mary is not competitive for admission and has had hardly any admissions change: https://flowingdata.com/2024/07/16/more-or-less-college-admissions-time/#:~:text=It's%20gotten%20more%20difficult%20to,changed%20with%20the%20chart%20below.

This link shows that it has become harder to get into W&M since 2001.

“Not competitive.”
“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”

Exactly. Nice callback. 😀

Thanks! A favorite. 😂

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Keep in mind it is very hard to change your major at Tech so be sure that they pick something the at least are interested in pursuing

People (you?) keep saying this and this only true if you're trying to switch into one of the "restricted majors." Otherwise, there is no problem switching.
https://www.registrar.vt.edu/dates-deadlines/Change_of_Major_Dates.html

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:W&M does not admit by major. You might get some small boost by choosing a major they are trying to keep populated (e.g. Anthropology), but it likely wouldn't be much. You are free to declare your major later. Virginia Tech does admit by major, but it would probably be similar in that you could choose one they are trying to keep populated (e.g. English). Someone else can comment on difficulty in changing major. Check the back of the Common Data Set for # and % of graduates by major.

Could also help to be applying to a new program they are starting up -- coastal and marine science and public health will be new in Fall 2025

Well, the Coastal and Marine science will be an interesting one because it has full pay scholarships thanks to a $50M donation.

you get paid per post? on here all the time boosteratti

The PP was suggesting coastal and marine science would be easier because it is new. It is very likely not going to be easier because of the full scholarship.

[Anonymous]

I read that the Marine Science major will take only about 8 to start and I don’t think they will be freshmen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I read that the Marine Science major will take only about 8 to start and I don’t think they will be freshmen.

Yup it's either a 2 or 3 year program I think. Similar to the business school.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I read that the Marine Science major will take only about 8 to start and I don’t think they will be freshmen.

Yup it's either a 2 or 3 year program I think. Similar to the business school.

So it would not be a separate application for first time in college.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I read that the Marine Science major will take only about 8 to start and I don’t think they will be freshmen.

Yup it's either a 2 or 3 year program I think. Similar to the business school.

So it would not be a separate application for first time in college.

It sounds like it will be available to current students who have satisfied prerequisites.

[Anonymous]

try applying for majors in Art or Sports Trainer or English. I know several kids who got in doing less in high school than stellar kids with good grades who did all the things.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Keep in mind it is very hard to change your major at Tech so be sure that they pick something the at least are interested in pursuing

People (you?) keep saying this and this only true if you're trying to switch into one of the "restricted majors." Otherwise, there is no problem switching.
https://www.registrar.vt.edu/dates-deadlines/Change_of_Major_Dates.html

Many at DCUM ultimately want one of the restricted majors. That is why folks keep cautioning about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:try applying for majors in Art or Sports Trainer or English. I know several kids who got in doing less in high school than stellar kids with good grades who did all the things.

Just stop with your absurd and fake anecdotes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:W&M does not admit by major however the major you select on the application does *slightly* impact admission outcomes however im not sure to which degree

My DD was admitted ED to W&M this cycle and she selected undecided. They made a big effort to emphasize that this campus is a place where intellectually curious students can take time to explore and figure it all out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It can be hard to switch majors at VT. A friend’s child went in for social work, now wants to major in finance and having a hard time changing. Also I heard from counselors that VT is catching on to kids doing this so make sure electives, extra curricular, etc support the intended major.

From social work to finance -- that is rich! Economics maybe, but finance? Should be ashamed

I was thinking the same. How shameful.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It can be hard to switch majors at VT. A friend’s child went in for social work, now wants to major in finance and having a hard time changing. Also I heard from counselors that VT is catching on to kids doing this so make sure electives, extra curricular, etc support the intended major.

From social work to finance -- that is rich! Economics maybe, but finance? Should be ashamed

I was thinking the same. How shameful.

Tech does not even offer a degree in social work.

[Anonymous]

FWIW, W&M had a 9% acceptance rate this year. 17,000 applications and selected 1600

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FWIW, W&M had a 9% acceptance rate this year. 17,000 applications and selected 1600

No, you aren't factoring in yield. They want a freshman class of 1600. Probably admitted 3x that, at least, to yield the class they want.