Virginia Tech

Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

for 2024-2025

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How do you apply to

Virginia Tech

?

You apply to
Virginia Tech
through their application portal through the Common App
or Apply Texas
or the UC App
or Questbridge
.
Apply Texas
Apply Texas
Apply Texas B
Apply Texas C
Common App
Common App
UC App
UC App
Questbridge
Questbridge

When are

Virginia Tech

applications due?

Early Action:
November 15, 2024
Early Action II:
Early Decision:
Early Decision II:
Restrictive Early Action:
Regular Decision:
January 15, 2025

How many essays are required to apply to

Virginia Tech

?

There's also
0
optional essay(s).
There are no optional essays.

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Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech

Supplemental Essay Prompts

Ut Prosim Profile 1

Virginia Tech’s motto is "Ut Prosim" which means 'That I May Serve'. Share how you contribute to a community that is important to you.How long have you been involved? What have you learned and how would you like to share that with others at Virginia Tech?

Word count:
120 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Ut Prosim Profile 2

Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community supports access and inclusion by affirming the dignity and value of every person, respecting differences, promoting mutual understanding and open expression, and strives to eliminate bias and discrimination. Have you had an experience when you or someone you know were not being included? Did you reach out to anyone for assistance, direction, or resources? Were you able to affect change and/or influence others? Did this experience change your perspective and if so, how?

Word count:
120 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Ut Prosim Profile 3

Share a time when you were most proud of yourself either as a role model or when you displayed your leadership.What specific skills did you contribute to the experience? How did others rely on you for guidance? What did you learn about yourself during this time?

Word count:
120 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

Ut Prosim Profile 4

Describe a goal that you have set and the steps you will take to achieve it.What made you set this goal for yourself? What is your timeline to achieve this goal? Who do you seek encouragement or guidance from as you work on this goal?

Word count:
120 words
or less.
Requirement:
required

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Tips for Writing Supplemental Essays

How to write the best supplemental essays.

Tip #1

Develop Your Personal Brand

Brainstorm all your experiences in high school that you believe will show that you will be successful in college and beyond. The strongest ones will be the foundation of your personal brand.

Tip #2

Highlight Your Strengths

Your essays should highlight one of the 5 traits: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, diversity of experiences

Tip #3

Add to Your Personal Score

Every essay counts to build the overall narrative. Increasing your personal score increases your chances by 10x.

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