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

OMG, no.

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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.

That falls under Human Development. Or even Sociology.

Anonymous wrote:William and Mary does not admit by major

Not only this, but their entire marketing pitch (which seems truly genuine) is about how the thing they want to attract MOST is students with curiosity and drive toward discovery and finding your path (not necessarily knowing it before you get there.)
W&M also really leans into the “&” part of their brand and have made it a whole thing. You’re not just a scholar, or an athlete, or a performer. You’re a writer & a biologist. You’re a singer & a researcher & a journalist. You’re a rugby player & a computer programmer & a cellist. At W&M, they emphasize doing this & that….not OR. They want students to feel that they can explore all facets of who they are—and the students really respond to that. Go visit. It’s a special place. Your kid will fall in love with it!

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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.

W&M admitted more than 6000 to yield 1600. The acceptance rate was 36% this year according to the dean of admission.