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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]VT is not "middle-ish"[/quote]

But plenty of kids just like OPs kid get into VT and JMU.

VT weighted GPA is 4.03, so 50% are below and 50% above, SATs 25-75% range is around 1200-1400
JMU's weighted GPA mean is 3.69, and SATs 25-75% is around 1160-1340

So stats-wise VT is a tougher admit than JMU, but both are doable for kids who get mainly As and some Bs in a generally rigorous courseload. Both are test optional too, and rank SATs as only considered, whereas for instance they are "very important" at W&M.  (UVA puts SATs as only "considered" but they primarily accept high ones and over 75% of students submit scores--their 25-75% range is 1400-1510 so it seems to be a bit disingenuous on their part)

VT cares a lot about supplemental essays--so look ahead and put effort there if that's the first choice.  Because it's popular, you can't guarantee an admit, but as long as your stats are in their range you have a good a chance as anyone.  Higher stats don't seem to give you a higher chance for them--they are looking for something else. JMU seems to be more the case that if your stats are in their range, you will very likely be accepted.  Males have a slightly easier acceptance at JMU.[/quote]

Ugh you were the one hijacking and going on and on and on about supplemental essays at Tech on the other thread. TLDR. Tighten it up! [/quote]

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