I was denied for Virginia Tech's General Engineering program, accepted to Univerisity

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I recently found out I was denied admission to Virginia Tech’s General Engineering program but was accepted to the school for University Studies.

I was really hoping to be admitted for Engineering considering my stats went even above what Tech’s site required for the Engineering program.

I even feel like calling to see what was the weak part of my application, but before I do maybe you guys can tell me why I was denied, or any other factors that could have affected their decision process. Please can anyone even give me some advice to help me make sure I can graduate with Engineering in 4 years instead of staying an extra year.

According to the site, a Pre-Calc or Trig course or higher and two lab sciences are necessary for consideration for admission to Tech. Since I had a pretty good math SAT, take AP Calc BC and AP Physics C, and got a 4 on the AP Chemistry and AP Computer Science Exams I thought I would be well qualified.

GPA: 3.92 Weighted
SAT: 1890 (2400 Scale)
SAT MATH: 740
SAT CR: 560
SAT WR: 590

AP Computer Science Exam: 4
AP World History Exam: 3
AP Chemistry Exam: 4
AP Language & Comp. Exam: 4
AP US History: 2

Current Senior AP’s: AP Calculus BC, AP Literature, AP Physics C, AP Government

Extracurricular: Track (10, 11) , Varsity Football (9,10, 12), 60+ Hours Community Service

Good Recommendations and I thought my essays were well written and personal.

Thank you for your help.

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Your AP scores are fair however US History might have lagged a little bit behind. You have good athletic skills but 60 hours of community service is really nothing when applying, should aim for ATLEAST a 100+. Your SAT is also probably a little below average and could use some work. And your GPA is fair although a 4.0 or above is better to see. You’re still a good applicant but these may be the weakspots that the admissions dean saw.

Good job being accepted in to University Studies and I hope you have a wonderful college life.

~CurryCow

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Thank you for your response CurryCow,

What do you suggest I can do to finish with an Engineering degree in 4 years without having to stay extra years since I have to begin with University Studies.

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Hey JPatel52,

To be honest I really don’t know. I’m just a highschooler and answered your question with my opinions of what the Deans would think about your application. Beyond the college process I am unsure of what programs could be available to you, but I’m sure there are some options for you to finish in 4 years if you do a bit of online research or ask around. Best of luck with your engineering quest.

~CurryCow