Virginia Tech Admissions & Aid

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Virginia Tech Admissions & Aid provides information and tools for applying to Virginia Tech and navigating admissions and financial aid for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Target Customer

{"Prospective undergraduate students","Transfer students","International students","Military-connected / Veteran students","Graduate students","Parents and Families"}

Key Differentiator

Virginia Tech exclusive use of the Common App for first-year and transfer applications (for 2022-2023) and the STARS self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (formerly SRAR/SSAR) which allows applicants to complete their application at their own pace.

Implementation Timeline

Application cycle details and deadlines are provided for 2025-2026; Open Houses are scheduled in Fall (October 11-12 and November 15-16) with registration open; STARS allows self-paced transcript submission.

Pain Points

1Navigating undergraduate and graduate admissions processes
2Understanding application deadlines and requirements
3Coordinating admissions with financial aid and cost information

Key Features

1Common App for first-year and transfer applications (as of 2022-2023)
2STARS self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System
3Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate School Admissions information
4Financial Aid information
5Residency information and application policies; contact details
6Event information including Open Houses and campus visits

Target Customer Industries

Competitive Advantages

1Exclusive use of the Common App for first-year and transfer admissions (historical policy)
2Self-paced STARS transcript submission
3Consolidated information hub for undergraduate, transfer, international, veteran, and graduate admissions
4Direct access to contact information and institutional policies on the VT site

Key Benefits

1Streamlined application process with Common App and STARS

2Centralized information for different applicant types (undergrad, grad, international, veteran)

3Access to admissions events and campus visit planning

4Direct support and contact information for admissions and financial aid

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A portal and set of resources for applying to Virginia Tech and navigating admissions and financial aid for undergraduate and graduate programs.

Target Market

Prospective undergraduate and graduate students, including international, transfer, and veteran applicants, and their families

Unique Value Proposition

A centralized, policy-driven admissions experience featuring exclusive use of the Common App for certain applicant categories and the self-paced STARS transcript system to streamline application submission.

Technical Requirements

Common App for first-year/transfer applications; STARS self-reported transcript system; VT admissions site

Pricing Model

Not disclosed

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