Virginia Tech

Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus four supplements:

1. Required · 120 words

   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?

   Question 1 of 4 in the Ut Prosim Profile. All four are required for all degree-seeking applicants. On the page the first sentence is bolded and the follow-up questions are unbolded in the same paragraph; both parts are shown to the applicant as one prompt.

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

2. Required · 120 words

   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?

   Question 2 of 4. IMPORTANT CHANGE: in 2025-26 this question opened with a Principles of Community preamble ("Virginia Tech's Principles of Community supports access and inclusion by affirming the dignity and value of every person..."). VT's live 2026-2027 page has dropped that preamble entirely. The text above is the current 2026-2027 first-party wording.

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

3. Required · 120 words

   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?

   Question 3 of 4.

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.

4. Required · 120 words

   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 and how do they support your progress as you work on this goal?

   Question 4 of 4.

   Short answer. We review full-length essays only.