Admission Accomplished

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on March 28th, 2024. After this date, please contact our Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid, or refer to their website, for the most accurate and up to date information.

In this episode, we discuss important topics related to financial aid and scholarships here at Virginia Tech. Hear from Nicci Ratcliff, Associate Director for Processing Operations at the Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid, as we talk about the updated FAFSA, how to apply to scholarships, the timeline of the financial aid process, and more.

In this episode, we chat about everything related to the visitor experience ft. some special guests! We will be talking about Open House, spring break tours, and more. Hear from Macey Lynch, a member of our visitor experience team and Hokie Ambassadors (Virginia Tech's student tour guides)!

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On today’s episode, we welcome two colleagues from the Schiffert Health Center at Virginia Tech. Monica Goyanko Martin, RN BSN who serves as Health Quality Outreach Manager and Olalere Ajala, Master of Public Health candidate who serves as a Graduate Assistant for Student Organizations, Student Engagement, and Campus Life. We talk about what the Schiffert Health Center is, what services the Schiffert Health Center offers to students, how students can make appointments, and more!

Join us in welcoming Julia Ward, Assistant Director, Professional Development and Experiential Programs, to the podcast. This episode we discuss the countless resources available to students through the Office of Career and Professional Development. We talk about the difference between internships and co-ops, events they host throughout the year, and other resources students may not be familiar with. Find out more on their Instagram: @vtcareerprofdev

In this episode we sit down with Gabby McCollum, Associate Dean and Director of New Student and Family Programs. We chat about the new philosophy surrounding orientation, what support new students can expect from New Student and Family Programs, and how orientation is actually so much more than what most students expect! To find out more check out @hokiesonTrack on all social media platforms!

In this episode we cover the waitlist, being denied or being admitted to Virginia Tech. We talk about next steps and share some insight on what happens in each!

I introduce some of my colleagues and we discuss what Admissions Counselors do, as well as break some admissions myths. We also discuss what is upcoming this year! 

In this episode I discuss what High school students should be doing during the month of September. I also talk a little about what we're doing here in the office! As well as what to expect in this second season!! Let's get started!!

Join me in speaking with current student Dwight Jones! Dwight is a Junior Engineering major, but get this... He didn't get in to VT as a Freshman. So how did he get here? And what's he up to now anyway? Let's find out! 

Come and hear from members of our Yates Society! The Yates Society supports the enrichment of Virginia Tech's study body through outreach, engagement, and recruitment efforts, aligning with VT's mission of access and inclusion as a global land-grant institution. Named for VT's first Black graduate Charlie L. Yates and founded in 2005.