<p>mazz, who has the academic bias against Tech? You? Your friends? Don’t really get that part, but considering you are interested (I guess?) in the school, you should know that it does have a good reputation for its very strong science departments. From what I have heard over the years from some pretty sharp kids, the first couple of years the various bio/chem classes will quickly weed out those with medical field intentions. I found a link with FAQ for you regarding the Pre-med program. Hopefully it will help with your pre-med questions:</p>
<p>[Frequently</a> Asked Questions | University Honors | Virginia Tech](<a href=“http://www.univhonors.vt.edu/html/premed_faq.html#01]Frequently”>http://www.univhonors.vt.edu/html/premed_faq.html#01)</p>
<h1>15. What is your acceptance rate?</h1>
<p>If the population of students is considered who have competitive GPAs, competitive MCAT scores, reasonable amounts of clinical/volunteer/preceptorship experience, good letters of recommendations, who have partnered with the Pre-Med Advising Office and who have interviewed with the University Pre-Med Advisory Committee, then the acceptance rate approaches or exceeds about 90 percent each year! This is an excellent statistic, but what does it mean?</p>
<p>UVA, W&M are known to have great programs as well. Be sure to consider many factors when you are looking at schools. Do your own homework on each. Many students go to college with the hope of continuing onto med school, but change their minds for a number of reasons, including the one I referenced above. Hope this helps some and good luck to you.</p>