No early decision or legacy preferences Virginia Tech

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I had not heard about the change in ED - that was DS's plan for this year. Oh well.

Same here! DS was planning the same and even with that it would have been a stretch.. Guess he's headed to GMU or JMU. Oh well..

VCU looking good.

First ten piercings are free with admission to VCU!!!

VCU is more popular than ever.

VCU is so underrated on this forum.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who shared their thoughts re: my daughter.

She will be in-state. She is taking the following AP classes this fall/sr year:

AP Calc BC
AP Bio
AP physics 2
AP physics C M

Other classes are HN history, HN English and theatre (they’ve taken theatre every year).

I'd say she should have no problems getting in. She'd probably also get into UVA if that school is of interest, esp. ED.

Thank you. She’ll be applying to UVA, she did enjoy the engineering day there. Also VCU and JMU (though JMU doesn’t have the specific engineering major she wants - chemical).

Out of state will only be possible with scholarships and a lot of financial aid, but she is also applying to Delaware, Purdue and Berkeley. Possibly Johns Hopkins.

Honestly, we probably need to relook at colleges now.

If urban is ok, I’d add Pitt for a safety (and above UD and JMU). But I think your list is solid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who shared their thoughts re: my daughter.

She will be in-state. She is taking the following AP classes this fall/sr year:

AP Calc BC
AP Bio
AP physics 2
AP physics C M

Other classes are HN history, HN English and theatre (they’ve taken theatre every year).

I'd say she should have no problems getting in. She'd probably also get into UVA if that school is of interest, esp. ED.

Thank you. She’ll be applying to UVA, she did enjoy the engineering day there. Also VCU and JMU (though JMU doesn’t have the specific engineering major she wants - chemical).

Out of state will only be possible with scholarships and a lot of financial aid, but she is also applying to Delaware, Purdue and Berkeley. Possibly Johns Hopkins.

Honestly, we probably need to relook at colleges now.

Has she already taken AP history and AP English?

No, APs have only been in math and science, the ones scheduled for fall, plus the three already taken (Phys 1, Chem, Stats (5s)).

Strengths are there and that’s what she decided she could focus well on with her other classes. (Though they have gotten As in HN history and HN English.)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who shared their thoughts re: my daughter.

She will be in-state. She is taking the following AP classes this fall/sr year:

AP Calc BC
AP Bio
AP physics 2
AP physics C M

Other classes are HN history, HN English and theatre (they’ve taken theatre every year).

I'd say she should have no problems getting in. She'd probably also get into UVA if that school is of interest, esp. ED.

Thank you. She’ll be applying to UVA, she did enjoy the engineering day there. Also VCU and JMU (though JMU doesn’t have the specific engineering major she wants - chemical).

Out of state will only be possible with scholarships and a lot of financial aid, but she is also applying to Delaware, Purdue and Berkeley. Possibly Johns Hopkins.

Honestly, we probably need to relook at colleges now.

If urban is ok, I’d add Pitt for a safety (and above UD and JMU). But I think your list is solid.

Urban is fine. Will do, thank you.

[Anonymous]

Great move by VT. Level the playing field. Let your credentials and qualification speak for themselves. Reduces the gaming and shaming.....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who shared their thoughts re: my daughter.

She will be in-state. She is taking the following AP classes this fall/sr year:

AP Calc BC
AP Bio
AP physics 2
AP physics C M

Other classes are HN history, HN English and theatre (they’ve taken theatre every year).

I'd say she should have no problems getting in. She'd probably also get into UVA if that school is of interest, esp. ED.

Thank you. She’ll be applying to UVA, she did enjoy the engineering day there. Also VCU and JMU (though JMU doesn’t have the specific engineering major she wants - chemical).

Out of state will only be possible with scholarships and a lot of financial aid, but she is also applying to Delaware, Purdue and Berkeley. Possibly Johns Hopkins.

Honestly, we probably need to relook at colleges now.

Keep in mind that women have an advantage when it comes to STEM and while UVA is not the tippy top when it comes Engineering, it's as good as Tech with the added advantage of its higher profile. If she likes UVA, go all in, listen to the podcasts the UVA lady (don't recall her name) puts out, visit the school, personalize the essays to convey the feeling that she's passionate about going there and apply ED. Good luck.

I keep hearing this advice but no personal experience.. there are private schools that are good at STEM that give good financial aid. You'll have to start another thread to get inputs on that one. UMD gives out aid to strong students to bring the cost down to the same level as in-state UVA so that's an option is you are interested. Northeastern has some good scholarships for top students admitted to their honors college which brings the cost down to the same level as UVA in-state. Purdue is another great option that doesn't cost that much more than UVA. Look at Georgia Tech too.. Excellent chem-E program but may end up costing a bit more but a tough admit.

But all said and done, focus on UVA since you are in-state. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who shared their thoughts re: my daughter.

She will be in-state. She is taking the following AP classes this fall/sr year:

AP Calc BC
AP Bio
AP physics 2
AP physics C M

Other classes are HN history, HN English and theatre (they’ve taken theatre every year).

I'd say she should have no problems getting in. She'd probably also get into UVA if that school is of interest, esp. ED.

Thank you. She’ll be applying to UVA, she did enjoy the engineering day there. Also VCU and JMU (though JMU doesn’t have the specific engineering major she wants - chemical).

Out of state will only be possible with scholarships and a lot of financial aid, but she is also applying to Delaware, Purdue and Berkeley. Possibly Johns Hopkins.

Honestly, we probably need to relook at colleges now.

If you cannot afford OOS UVA how will you afford Hopkins. It's $$$$$$

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who shared their thoughts re: my daughter.

She will be in-state. She is taking the following AP classes this fall/sr year:

AP Calc BC
AP Bio
AP physics 2
AP physics C M

Other classes are HN history, HN English and theatre (they’ve taken theatre every year).

I'd say she should have no problems getting in. She'd probably also get into UVA if that school is of interest, esp. ED.

Thank you. She’ll be applying to UVA, she did enjoy the engineering day there. Also VCU and JMU (though JMU doesn’t have the specific engineering major she wants - chemical).

Out of state will only be possible with scholarships and a lot of financial aid, but she is also applying to Delaware, Purdue and Berkeley. Possibly Johns Hopkins.

Honestly, we probably need to relook at colleges now.

Keep in mind that women have an advantage when it comes to STEM and while UVA is not the tippy top when it comes Engineering, it's as good as Tech with the added advantage of its higher profile. If she likes UVA, go all in, listen to the podcasts the UVA lady (don't recall her name) puts out, visit the school, personalize the essays to convey the feeling that she's passionate about going there and apply ED. Good luck.

I keep hearing this advice but no personal experience.. there are private schools that are good at STEM that give good financial aid. You'll have to start another thread to get inputs on that one. UMD gives out aid to strong students to bring the cost down to the same level as in-state UVA so that's an option is you are interested. Northeastern has some good scholarships for top students admitted to their honors college which brings the cost down to the same level as UVA in-state. Purdue is another great option that doesn't cost that much more than UVA. Look at Georgia Tech too.. Excellent chem-E program but may end up costing a bit more but a tough admit.

But all said and done, focus on UVA since you are in-state. Good luck!

I keep hearing this but have yet to find these unicorns unless they're in undesirable states like Alabama who hands out merit money like candy or unless the person means financial aid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who shared their thoughts re: my daughter.

She will be in-state. She is taking the following AP classes this fall/sr year:

AP Calc BC
AP Bio
AP physics 2
AP physics C M

Other classes are HN history, HN English and theatre (they’ve taken theatre every year).

I'd say she should have no problems getting in. She'd probably also get into UVA if that school is of interest, esp. ED.

Thank you. She’ll be applying to UVA, she did enjoy the engineering day there. Also VCU and JMU (though JMU doesn’t have the specific engineering major she wants - chemical).

Out of state will only be possible with scholarships and a lot of financial aid, but she is also applying to Delaware, Purdue and Berkeley. Possibly Johns Hopkins.

Honestly, we probably need to relook at colleges now.

Keep in mind that women have an advantage when it comes to STEM and while UVA is not the tippy top when it comes Engineering, it's as good as Tech with the added advantage of its higher profile. If she likes UVA, go all in, listen to the podcasts the UVA lady (don't recall her name) puts out, visit the school, personalize the essays to convey the feeling that she's passionate about going there and apply ED. Good luck.

I keep hearing this advice but no personal experience.. there are private schools that are good at STEM that give good financial aid. You'll have to start another thread to get inputs on that one. UMD gives out aid to strong students to bring the cost down to the same level as in-state UVA so that's an option is you are interested. Northeastern has some good scholarships for top students admitted to their honors college which brings the cost down to the same level as UVA in-state. Purdue is another great option that doesn't cost that much more than UVA. Look at Georgia Tech too.. Excellent chem-E program but may end up costing a bit more but a tough admit.

But all said and done, focus on UVA since you are in-state. Good luck!

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who shared their thoughts re: my daughter.

She will be in-state. She is taking the following AP classes this fall/sr year:

AP Calc BC
AP Bio
AP physics 2
AP physics C M

Other classes are HN history, HN English and theatre (they’ve taken theatre every year).

I'd say she should have no problems getting in. She'd probably also get into UVA if that school is of interest, esp. ED.

Thank you. She’ll be applying to UVA, she did enjoy the engineering day there. Also VCU and JMU (though JMU doesn’t have the specific engineering major she wants - chemical).

Out of state will only be possible with scholarships and a lot of financial aid, but she is also applying to Delaware, Purdue and Berkeley. Possibly Johns Hopkins.

Honestly, we probably need to relook at colleges now.

If you cannot afford OOS UVA how will you afford Hopkins. It's $$$$$$

You are right. The only way is if she gets aid. So if that’s unlikely I’ll cross it off the list.

[Anonymous]

Ok, this is why VT needs new leadership in Admissions. Does anyone see a logic issue here:

“We’ve placed less and less emphasis on legacy in recent years, to the point that it’s not factoring into admissions decisions in any significant way, and yet our legacy numbers have remained really strong,” Espinoza said.
“While around 12 percent of our applications are legacy, they comprise over 20 percent of the incoming class. This demonstrates that legacy students are applying with all the academic and extracurricular preparation that they need to compete for admission.”

Um, or does it indicate a huge bias/advantage for legacy. I mean LOL.

The giant elephant in the room is their goal of 50% URM and minorities - what is their public stance on that given their AO staff are all URM activists?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks all who shared their thoughts re: my daughter.

She will be in-state. She is taking the following AP classes this fall/sr year:

AP Calc BC
AP Bio
AP physics 2
AP physics C M

Other classes are HN history, HN English and theatre (they’ve taken theatre every year).

I'd say she should have no problems getting in. She'd probably also get into UVA if that school is of interest, esp. ED.

Thank you. She’ll be applying to UVA, she did enjoy the engineering day there. Also VCU and JMU (though JMU doesn’t have the specific engineering major she wants - chemical).

Out of state will only be possible with scholarships and a lot of financial aid, but she is also applying to Delaware, Purdue and Berkeley. Possibly Johns Hopkins.

Honestly, we probably need to relook at colleges now.

If you cannot afford OOS UVA how will you afford Hopkins. It's $$$$$$

Think UVA engineering OOS is more expensive.
https://sfs.virginia.edu/financial-aid-new-applicants/financial-aid-basics/estimated-undergraduate-cost-attendance-2023-2024
https://apply.jhu.edu/tuition-aid/estimate-your-college-costs/

[Anonymous]

Does Pitt give enough merit aid to match VA instate pricing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does Pitt give enough merit aid to match VA instate pricing?

Tough to answer...last admission cycle, it appeared Pitt was very stingy with CS applicants. A&S and engineering seemed to be okay. What are you considering Virginia in-state pricing? UVA engineering is $43k. W&M is about $40k. JMU is $32k.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had not heard about the change in ED - that was DS's plan for this year. Oh well.

Same here! DS was planning the same and even with that it would have been a stretch.. Guess he's headed to GMU or JMU. Oh well..

VCU looking good.

First ten piercings are free with admission to VCU!!!

VCU is more popular than ever.

VCU is so underrated on this forum.

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