Transfer Match Me - please help me [NC resident, 3.5 college GPA in 5 semesters of college, bioinformatics]

It’s very clear you meet the requirements for NC State - as shown above.

What we don’t know is - will they assess the core within the major (math) and if so, will they hold that against you. No one can answer.

But based on what they publish it seems your odds are good with a 3.5 since they state they require a 3.0 and really nothing else.

Apply and see.

Va Tech says Although there is no minimum GPA required for admission, most competitive applicants will present a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher. In majors where applications exceed available space, the competitive GPA may be even higher.

Admissions Transfer Roadmaps | Virginia Tech

Each school will have an adviser that can work with you. As others noted, you should work with them.