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**Virginia Tech** []

Applying; what they look for

Extra-curricular Majors That Interest Me
 * 20,000 apply each year and 5,000 get in
 * Must have GPA of A and B’s
 * 18 high school courses
 * 4 English courses
 * 3 Math courses through algebra 2
 * 2 courses of either bio, chem, or physics
 * 2 courses of social studies
 * 3 courses of other academics
 * Foreign language recommended
 * 4 elective units
 * Most who get in have B+ average
 * Accepts ACT or SAT tests
 * People from over 100 countries are interested in VT
 * $60 to apply
 * Must be a citizen of U.S.
 * Out of state tuition and fees are $25,915
 * Room and Board is $6,996
 * Instate tuition and fees are $10,923
 * Number of freshman applicants: 20,355
 * Number offered admission: 14,176
 * Number accepting the offers of admission: 5,544
 * Percentage of the Class of 2016 accepting under the Early Decision Plan: 19%
 * Number of valedictorians and salutatorians in the freshman class: 124
 * Number of freshmen who are participating in the Corps of Cadets: 423
 * Number of freshmen who are legacies (legacy = parent, grandparent, sibling): 1,547
 * Number of high schools represented in the freshman class: 1,266
 * Average High School GPA: 3.98
 * Most common out of state students are from MD, NJ, Pennsylvania, NC and New York
 * 264 international students
 * 42 states represented
 * High School transcript required for admission
 * Letters of recommendation are not required
 * 1 letter can be sent with transcript
 * $400 enrollment fee required
 * Usually there is no set limit for majors
 * Requires personal computer
 * There are over 30,000 full-time students
 * 70% in-state students
 * 30% out of state students
 * Housing is guaranteed for freshman
 * Freshman may not live off campus
 * Give credit for AP scores of 3 or higher
 * Art club
 * Badminton
 * Ballet club
 * Bass Fishing Team
 * Billiards Club
 * 4-H
 * FFA
 * Beef Leadership Council
 * Debate club
 * Dairy Club
 * Lumberjack club
 * Quidditch club
 * Soccer


 * Agribusiness
 * Agricultural and Applied Economics
 * Agricultural Sciences
 * Agricultural Technology
 * Agriculture Undecided
 * Animal and Poultry Sciences
 * Theatre Arts and Cinema
 * Wood Science and Forest Products

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 * 82% of Virginia Techs students graduate in 6 or less years.
 * Tuition and fees $25,311
 * Room $7,254
 * Books $1,100
 * personal expenses $1,280
 * Transportation $1,710
 * Total $36,655
 * 67% of people who apply get admitted
 * High School course work, test scores and grades are very important
 * Things considered are highlighted in red
 * Alumni Relation
 * Persons character
 * Extracurricular activities (sports; clubs; etc.)
 * Recommendations
 * Ethnicity and Race
 * Volunteer work
 * Talent/Ability
 * Total Undergrads; 23,700
 * 38 miles from Roanoke
 * 43% women 57% men
 * 72% white
 * Average age is 20
 * Degrees offered; Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorial
 * Majors offered in italics
 * //Agriculture & Related Sciences//
 * //Architecture & Related Programs//
 * //Biological & Biomedical Sciences//
 * //Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support//
 * //Communication, Journalism & Related Programs//
 * //Communications Technologies & Support Services//
 * //Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services//
 * //Education//
 * //Engineering//
 * //English Language, Literature & Letters//
 * //Family, Consumer & Human Sciences//
 * //Foreign Language, Literatures & Linguistics//
 * //Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences//
 * //History//
 * //Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities//
 * //Mathematics and Statistics//
 * //Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies//
 * //Natural Resources & Conservation//
 * //Philosophy & Religious Studies//
 * //Physical Sciences//
 * //Psychology//
 * //Public Administration & Social Services//
 * //Social Sciences//
 * //Visual & Performing Arts//
 * Ones personally interested in are Performing Arts, and Agriculture Science
 * In Performing arts I would focus mostly on their //Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General//
 * In Agriculture Sciences I would focus on//Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations//
 * They have Women’s Soccer
 * Offer Scholarships for their woman’s soccer program
 * Team Name: Hokies
 * Member of NCAA
 * Drama/Theatre club
 * Agribusiness Operation studies agriculture, managing agriculture businesses, marketing, business planning and related topics.

Outline:
 * Informative Essay Outline**

Directions: Identify three details that would be relevant to prospective students wishing to enroll in the college/university you researched.


 * //Detail #1//** Out Of State Tuition at Virginia Tech

//Topic Sentence// The difference between in state and out of state tuition varies greatly and it’s a topic you should definitely look into.

//Supporting Sentences// In State tuition is roughly $11,000. Out Of State tuition is roughly $26,000. That difference is $15,000, which is a lot of money.

//Concluding Sentence// Considering going out of state for college is a big decision and should be thought over carefully.

//Topic Sentence// Virginia Tech offers a wide variety of classes and majors for many different intrests. //Supporting Sentences// From Agriculure Sciene to Dramatic Arts to Enginering to Journalism Virginia Tech has many different majors available. Inside of these majors there are many classes you can take. //Concluding Sentence// There is something at Virginia tech for me.
 * //Detail #2//** Academics Offered


 * Detail #3** __Campus Life__

__//Topic Sentence//__ Virginia Tech has a wide variety of clubs, teams and organazations. __//Supporting Sentences//__ VT has FFA, unified Tennis, ballet, drama and much more. __//Concluding Sentence//__ There is a club or organization for everyone

__**Three-Prong Thesis Statement** (This is one statement which includes your three details)__ The three most important things Freshman should know when applying for acceptance into Virginia Tech are tuition prices, academics offered and campus life.