Recommendation letters will not be considered for admissions review. Considerations are also given to applicants who apply as a dependent of alumni of Virginia Tech, special talents, first-generation college attendee, interest in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, legacy, major, ethnicity, residency, disciplinary record, noncognitive factors, and veteran status. Other criteria include, but are not limited to, personal strengths such as overcoming adversity, leadership appointments, and athletic accomplishments. For the 2020/2020 cycle, Virginia Tech will be test-optional.
Primary criteria used for holistic review include rigor of academic course selection, grades in academic courses, and standardized test (SAT or ACT) performance. Specifically, it is recommended that a minimum of seven (7) academic units be completed during the last two years of high school with at least three (3) academic units completed each year in the most rigorous academic programs available.Įach application is evaluated holistically to include a student's academic performance combined with personal attributes. Academic preparation for admission to Virginia Tech is best achieved by sustaining an academically rigorous course selection throughout high school.
