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.
