Anonymous
10/31/2025 11:42
Subject: Re:Virginia Tech application
Anonymous wrote:So confusing. My kid now has to rework the supplementals because on the last page it asked if the common app essay should be included since it's optional. Obviously we would have to include it in order to show the additional information section.
The essay has nothing to do with the additional info sesction.
Anonymous
10/31/2025 11:26
Subject: Re:Virginia Tech application
Anonymous wrote:So confusing. My kid now has to rework the supplementals because on the last page it asked if the common app essay should be included since it's optional. Obviously we would have to include it in order to show the additional information section.
How is additional info related to whether personal statement is included?
Anonymous
10/31/2025 08:17
Subject: Re:Virginia Tech application
So confusing. My kid now has to rework the supplementals because on the last page it asked if the common app essay should be included since it's optional. Obviously we would have to include it in order to show the additional information section.
Anonymous
10/24/2025 21:44
Subject: Virginia Tech application
How long did it take your DC to receive the portal link after submitting their application?
Anonymous
10/24/2025 09:54
Subject: Re:Virginia Tech application
Thank you! This is super helpful.
Anonymous
10/24/2025 09:46
Subject: Virginia Tech application
Anonymous wrote:On the last page of the Common App, there is a question asking if essay should be included. What are you all doing with that? Why do they ask it if they don't read the common app essay? Also, do any of you know whether they receive the circumstances section?
I asked this question 2 weeks ago in the information session at VT.
YES - They read the circumstances / additional information question.
Anonymous
10/23/2025 21:44
Subject: Virginia Tech application
On the last page of the Common App, there is a question asking if essay should be included. What are you all doing with that? Why do they ask it if they don't read the common app essay? Also, do any of you know whether they receive the circumstances section?