Wednesday, October 28, 2009
News flash
Throughout the academic year, we publish a newsletter that we call "Hokie News". Check out the October Hokie News to learn more about:
Monday, October 26, 2009
COB Insights: Phillip's Story
By Phillip, a senior in the Pamplin College of Business
Major: Marketing Management
Years ago I saw the movie, "How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days." In the movie, Matthew McConaughey plays an advertiser in a small New York ad firm. And, as silly as it is, I saw that and said, "that's what I want to be."
So, to pursue this dream career in advertising and branding, I chose marketing management as a major at Virginia Tech. I expected to be taught sales tactics, the magic "Four Ps" (price, product, place and promotion) and research methods—basic marketing principles and skills, right? Wrong.
I didn't learn just bold words in textbooks—frankly, because the real world doesn't operate like it does in a textbook. Instead I learned, as cliche as it sounds, real-world skills. Seriously though. In my time in Pamplin, I've been given the opportunity to rebrand a local grocery store, meet top executives in the world's largest advertising agencies and found my own company. I don't think you can get much more real-world than that. And, I know when I graduate that I have an edge in the job market—not because I memorized bold words, but because of the opportunities I was given and took advantage of. Not because I attended every lecture, but because I'm a Pamplin graduate.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
Pamplin College of Business Insights
If you don't know already, Virginia Tech is a university that consists of seven colleges for undergraduate students. New students can choose from 70 programs of study within these seven colleges.Pamplin College of Business is one of the seven colleges that offers majors for freshman and transfer students at VT. This college has 8 majors:
- Accounting & Information Systems
- Business (Undecided)
- Business Information Technology
- Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Management
- Marketing
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VT your first-choice school? Apply ED
If you know that Virginia Tech is your #1 choice and that you are for sure coming to Virginia Tech if you are accepted, then you might want to apply Early Decision. Students who apply for Early Decision usually have strong academic qualifications.If you want to apply as Early Decision, make sure you select that option at the top of your application form. The deadline is November 1 and you will be notified of an admission decision by December 15. If accepted, your non-refundable matriculation deposit is due January 15.
Now, if you apply for Early Decision 3 things could happen:
- You will be accepted and notified by December 15. And since the application is binding, you will be required to submit your non-refundable matriculation deposit of $400 by January 15.
- You will be denied admission (again, you will be notified by December 15. If you are denied admission but you still want to be a Hokie, your next step will be to go to a community college or other four-year school and reapply as a transfer student after completing at least one year of coursework at another institution.
- You will be deferred and your application will be reviewed with the Regular Decision applicant pool. If this happens, you will be notified by December 15. In general, this happens if we want more information from you, i.e. we want to see your mid-year grades before making an admission decision.
One thing to keep in mind if you do apply as Early Decision, and you would like to apply for financial aid and/or scholarships, you will need to complete the FAFSA (make sure you have it sent to Virginia Tech - code: 003754) and the General Scholarship Application by March 1. A lot of the scholarships at VT require the FAFSA. So, you need to fill it out even if you think you won't qualify for aid. You will be notified of what aid you will receive in April.
Here's a link to the application: www.admiss.vt.edu/apply/apply_online.php
We hope Virginia Tech is your first-choice school! If you're not sure, please come visit us. We believe that if you do visit our beautiful campus you will want to be a Hokie!
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Check out our Open House this weekend!
We hope you are planning to come to our Open House this weekend (October 17 & 18)! Open House is a one-day event, so you can pick which day suits your schedule. If you are unable to visit this weekend, we have another Open House scheduled in November (November 14 & 15). To participate in this free event, all you have to do is register online. What to expect:
- Tour our beautiful campus
- Learn about our challenging programs of study
- Talk with current students about life on campus
Special information sessions will be held to answer any questions you may have about:
- corps of cadets
- teacher education programs
- university scholarships and financial aid (hint: even if you don't think you will receive aid, you need to complete the FAFSA because a lot of our scholarships require it).
- pre-medical studies
- university honors.
Also, there will be two interactive student panels held. Check out the Open House schedule online. Think of Open House as a one-stop shop for all your college admissions questions. We hope to see you soon!
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
CAUS Insights: Four Schools with Ten Majors
Virginia Tech consists of seven colleges for undergraduate students. Freshman and transfer students can pick and choose from more than 70 majors from these seven colleges. For those who don't speak university lingo (mind you those who do are in the minority because they more than likely work at the university and eat, speak, and drink the lingo every day, which is easy to do when you invent the lingo!).
With that said, some of the seven colleges have schools. The College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS) contains for schools:
- The School of Architecture + Design
- The Myers-Lawson School of Construction
- The School of Public and International Affairs
- The School of Visual Arts
The College of Architecture and Urban Studies is highly competitive. The most competitive majors within this college include those within the School of Architecture + Design (architecture, interior design, industrial design, and landscape architecture). Students who have a high A average and have a combined SAT score of 1200 (critical reading + math) will find that they are most competitive for these degree programs.
There are 11 student organizations specific to the CAUS. Check out the education abroad opportunities.
The School of Architecture + Design
The School of Architecture + Design contains four majors:
- Architecture - This is a five-year, studio-based bachelor degree program that is accredited by the National Architectural Accreditation Board. Design Intelligence ranks this program #2 in the nation. Learn more
- Interior Design - This is a four-year bachelor degree program accredited by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. Interior design is not about learning how to pick the right paint color to go with the furniture in a room. Interior design is about designing the construction and finishing of buildings. Design Intelligence ranks this program #9 in the nation. Learn more
- Industrial Design - This four-year degree program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Design Intelligence ranks this program #13 in the nation. Learn more
- Landscape Architecture - This five-year bachelor's degree program engages students in planning and designing sustainable landscapes across a wide range of projects and scales - from gardens to regional landscapes. Design Intelligence ranks this program #15 in the nation Learn more
The Myers-Lawson School of Construction
The Myers-Lawson School of Construction currently provides undergraduate students with a bachelor's degree in building construction. This degree program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. The program is designed to prepare graduates with both the technical and managerial aspects of the construction industry. Learn more
The School of Public and International Affairs
The School of Public and International Affairs offers two degree programs:
- Environmental Policy and Planning - This Bachelor of Science degree is a university-wide interdisciplinary degree that focuses on one critical challenge faced by society. To learn more about this unique program, visit http://www.uap.vt.edu/
- Public and Urban Affairs - This Bachelor of Arts degree is an interdisciplinary social science degree with a professional focus. Learn more
The School of Visual Arts offers three degree programs: art history, studio arts, and visual communication and graphic design. From ceramics to 3D animation, your creative juices are sure to flow in this school.
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College of Architecture and Urban Studies
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
A Note from the Road
By Jonathan Schramm
Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions
As an Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, most of what I do involves recruiting students. Recruitment can be as simple as responding to an email or as involved as giving an information session to visitors on campus. But sometimes it means physically getting in my car (a university-issued car to be exact usually late-model) and driving for miles and miles to high schools and college fairs across Virginia and the US, answering questions about Virginia Tech for anyone who's interested.Right now I'm in Columbus, Ohio and before that I was in the Williamsburg, Virginia area. But it seems that no matter where I am, the questions (and answers) tend to be the same:
Q: What's the average SAT?
A: 1250, critical reading and math, middle 50% 1160 – 1330
Q: What's the average ACT?
A: 26, English and math, middle 50% 24 - 28
Q: What's the average GPA?
A: We don't like to quote an average GPA. We feel that no matter where you go to school, if you have a strong A/B average, you'll be competitive here at VT.
Q: What are some of the most popular majors?
A: Engineering, Business, Architecture, Biological Sciences (Pre-med), Communication, Psychology, etc.
Sometimes answering the same questions can be a bit monotonous, but I always enjoy talking to students.
So, if you see us out on the road, at a college fair or high school near you, don't hesitate to come up and chat. And don't leave with unanswered questions. Applying to college can sometimes be overwhelming, and we're here to help!
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Monday, October 5, 2009
Come one, come all! Visit us during our October Open House
Want to learn more about Virginia Tech and what we have to offer? Join us for our October Open House, October 17 or 18 (Saturday or Sunday – you pick which day). This one-day event is a chance for you to tour our beautiful campus, and to learn about our majors, financial aid and scholarships, university honors, and much more. We have also orchestrated an interactive student and parent panel in which you can participate.
Consider this program a one-stop shop to see if Virginia Tech is right for you. You can register online for this free, one-day event. Once you register just show up on either Saturday or Sunday with your ticket. It's that simple. We believe that if you can visit our campus and see for yourself how great it is, you will want to be a Hokie!
At Open House you can expect to:
- get academic information, including a university overview and individual department specifics
- find out about life in the residence halls and the amazing array of dining options (from vegetarian to steak to lobster, we have excellent food!)
- hear more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities
- enjoy a student-led tour of our beautiful campus
- discover University Honors, study abroad programs, co-op and internship opportunities and more
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