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VA Tech Common Data Set 2015-16:

SAT (25/75) M 560/670, CR 540/640, W 530/630

76% had 3.75 and above

39% in top 10% of class

*Unless OP's kid is looking at the engineering school which typically on the higher end of these stats, I'd say VT is a match.

The CDS for VT really doesn't apply to Northern VA high schools where the stats needed for acceptance are higher. I would say a 3.8 weighted would be the bare minimum, but the average accepted from my kids' HS is a 4.0. My DC had a weighted 3.4 and didn't even bother applying to VT, but got into schools like University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Indiana University, Bloomington, which are similarly ranked (DC's ACT was in top 25% for those schools).

+ 1. It is very difficult to get into UVA, in particular, and William & Mary Tech from FCPS and other counties in No. Va. You have a much better chance of applying from anywhere else. Several of my DD's friends who really wanted GMU did not get in and were devastated because they were counting on it. You can't count on getting into any of the Va schools if applying from Mclean or Langley They can take only a few kids from each school. Our counselor (FCPS) wouldn't even consider putting DD up for UVA - the school supports only the very best students for that.

At W-L, 90 kids were accepted at Virginia Tech last year our out of 125 applicants (72%). UVA- 48 accepted with 140 applied (34%), William & Mary - 35/88 (40%). Certainly, there is self-selection as to who applies but it's more than a "few" that get in.

+1. I don't know why people are so convinced that it is impossible to get into UVA and W&M from NoVA high schools. The stats show otherwise.

At W-L, 90 kids were accepted at Virginia Tech last year our out of 125 applicants (72%). UVA- 48 accepted with 140 applied (34%), William & Mary - 35/88 (40%). Certainly, there is self-selection as to who applies but it's more than a "few" that get in.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

VA Tech Common Data Set 2015-16:

SAT (25/75) M 560/670, CR 540/640, W 530/630

76% had 3.75 and above

39% in top 10% of class

*Unless OP's kid is looking at the engineering school which typically on the higher end of these stats, I'd say VT is a match.

The CDS for VT really doesn't apply to Northern VA high schools where the stats needed for acceptance are higher. I would say a 3.8 weighted would be the bare minimum, but the average accepted from my kids' HS is a 4.0. My DC had a weighted 3.4 and didn't even bother applying to VT, but got into schools like University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Indiana University, Bloomington, which are similarly ranked (DC's ACT was in top 25% for those schools).

+ 1. It is very difficult to get into UVA, in particular, and William & Mary Tech from FCPS and other counties in No. Va. You have a much better chance of applying from anywhere else. Several of my DD's friends who really wanted GMU did not get in and were devastated because they were counting on it. You can't count on getting into any of the Va schools if applying from Mclean or Langley They can take only a few kids from each school. Our counselor (FCPS) wouldn't even consider putting DD up for UVA - the school supports only the very best students for that.

At W-L, 90 kids were accepted at Virginia Tech last year our out of 125 applicants (72%). UVA- 48 accepted with 140 applied (34%), William & Mary - 35/88 (40%). Certainly, there is self-selection as to who applies but it's more than a "few" that get in.

+1. I don't know why people are so convinced that it is impossible to get into UVA and W&M from NoVA high schools. The stats show otherwise.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

VA Tech Common Data Set 2015-16:

SAT (25/75) M 560/670, CR 540/640, W 530/630

76% had 3.75 and above

39% in top 10% of class

*Unless OP's kid is looking at the engineering school which typically on the higher end of these stats, I'd say VT is a match.

The CDS for VT really doesn't apply to Northern VA high schools where the stats needed for acceptance are higher. I would say a 3.8 weighted would be the bare minimum, but the average accepted from my kids' HS is a 4.0. My DC had a weighted 3.4 and didn't even bother applying to VT, but got into schools like University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Indiana University, Bloomington, which are similarly ranked (DC's ACT was in top 25% for those schools).

+ 1. It is very difficult to get into UVA, in particular, and William & Mary Tech from FCPS and other counties in No. Va. You have a much better chance of applying from anywhere else. Several of my DD's friends who really wanted GMU did not get in and were devastated because they were counting on it. You can't count on getting into any of the Va schools if applying from Mclean or Langley They can take only a few kids from each school. Our counselor (FCPS) wouldn't even consider putting DD up for UVA - the school supports only the very best students for that.

At W-L, 90 kids were accepted at Virginia Tech last year our out of 125 applicants (72%). UVA- 48 accepted with 140 applied (34%), William & Mary - 35/88 (40%). Certainly, there is self-selection as to who applies but it's more than a "few" that get in.

Anonymous wrote: Will they tell the kids outright if they are not going to be the onesDo the NOVA HS counselors only promote certain students to UVA and W & M? Will they tell the kids outright if they are not going to be the ones whose applications are supported? Do any get in without being designated by their HS?

Anonymous wrote:So excluding UVA and W&M -- what other schools should B/B+ Virginia students consider applying to in Virginia?

Also, what OOS options should be considered that are roughly equivalent to the in-state costs of schools like Radford, ODU, etc.?

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Anonymous wrote:

VA Tech Common Data Set 2015-16:

SAT (25/75) M 560/670, CR 540/640, W 530/630

76% had 3.75 and above

39% in top 10% of class

*Unless OP's kid is looking at the engineering school which typically on the higher end of these stats, I'd say VT is a match.

The CDS for VT really doesn't apply to Northern VA high schools where the stats needed for acceptance are higher. I would say a 3.8 weighted would be the bare minimum, but the average accepted from my kids' HS is a 4.0. My DC had a weighted 3.4 and didn't even bother applying to VT, but got into schools like University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Indiana University, Bloomington, which are similarly ranked (DC's ACT was in top 25% for those schools).

+ 1. It is very difficult to get into UVA, in particular, and William & Mary Tech from FCPS and other counties in No. Va. You have a much better chance of applying from anywhere else. Several of my DD's friends who really wanted GMU did not get in and were devastated because they were counting on it. You can't count on getting into any of the Va schools if applying from Mclean or Langley They can take only a few kids from each school. Our counselor (FCPS) wouldn't even consider putting DD up for UVA - the school supports only the very best students for that.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

VA Tech Common Data Set 2015-16:

SAT (25/75) M 560/670, CR 540/640, W 530/630

76% had 3.75 and above

39% in top 10% of class

*Unless OP's kid is looking at the engineering school which typically on the higher end of these stats, I'd say VT is a match.

The CDS for VT really doesn't apply to Northern VA high schools where the stats needed for acceptance are higher. I would say a 3.8 weighted would be the bare minimum, but the average accepted from my kids' HS is a 4.0. My DC had a weighted 3.4 and didn't even bother applying to VT, but got into schools like University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Indiana University, Bloomington, which are similarly ranked (DC's ACT was in top 25% for those schools).

+ 1. It is very difficult to get into UVA, in particular, and William & Mary Tech from FCPS and other counties in No. Va. You have a much better chance of applying from anywhere else. Several of my DD's friends who really wanted GMU did not get in and were devastated because they were counting on it. You can't count on getting into any of the Va schools if applying from Mclean or Langley They can take only a few kids from each school. Our counselor (FCPS) wouldn't even consider putting DD up for UVA - the school supports only the very best students for that.

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Anonymous wrote:^^^guaranteed provided there is space in that incoming class.

I'd say that GMU and MWC are reaches with a 3.4 UW. Longwood, CNU (may also be a reach), JMU, VT. I know nothing about Radford other than its old old old women's college rep, but I'd guess it's an option too.

I recently spoke with a friend who is UVA alum - her son is applying to transfer into UVA as a sophomore. She spoke with the Legacy office and was told that her son's admission relied on how many kids were transferring in from community colleges with guaranteed admission. In other words, those kids were given priority over her son who is coming from a highly regarded SLAC with great grades and a legacy.

Anonymous wrote:Wow so many clueless people

Those PSATs are great will get into anywhere besides W&M and UVA.

You need to look at class rank. If the 3.4/3.8 is top 25% of the class go ahead and apply to W&M/UVA if not its probably going to be too much to get in there

Anonymous wrote:

VA Tech Common Data Set 2015-16:

SAT (25/75) M 560/670, CR 540/640, W 530/630

76% had 3.75 and above

39% in top 10% of class

*Unless OP's kid is looking at the engineering school which typically on the higher end of these stats, I'd say VT is a match.

The CDS for VT really doesn't apply to Northern VA high schools where the stats needed for acceptance are higher. I would say a 3.8 weighted would be the bare minimum, but the average accepted from my kids' HS is a 4.0. My DC had a weighted 3.4 and didn't even bother applying to VT, but got into schools like University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Indiana University, Bloomington, which are similarly ranked (DC's ACT was in top 25% for those schools).

+ 1. It is very difficult to get into UVA, in particular, and William & Mary Tech from FCPS and other counties in No. Va. You have a much better chance of applying from anywhere else. Several of my DD's friends who really wanted GMU did not get in and were devastated because they were counting on it. You can't count on getting into any of the Va schools if applying from Mclean or Langley They can take only a few kids from each school. Our counselor (FCPS) wouldn't even consider putting DD up for UVA - the school supports only the very best students for that.