Virginia Tech has three optional writing supplements, which are strongly recommended:
You may respond to up to three of the personal statements below (choose one, two, or three) as you feel they support your individual application. Please limit your statement(s) to no more than 250 words in length each.
- What are the top five reasons you want to be a Hokie?
- If there is something you think would be beneficial for the Admissions Committee to know as we review your academic history, please take this opportunity to explain.
- Our motto is Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). How is service to others important in your life?
- If you could have any superhero power what would it be and why?
- If you could spend one day with any person (living or deceased) who would it be and why? What would you want them to know about you?
- We believe strongly in the Virginia Tech Principles of Community and the value of human diversity affirmed therein. Share a perspective or experience related to your culture, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status that might explain how you will enrich the climate of mutual respect and understanding here.
- Virginia Tech is one of the six senior military institutions in the country, how will this setting contribute to your college experience.
I have answered two of them to the best of my ability, but I don’t feel like I can relate to any of the others, so I was wondering if I should answer another one just to strengthen my application.