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Virginia Military Institute Reviews

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  • 10 out of 10 people found this review useful.

    Kimberley from Newland, NC

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This school is definitely one of a kind. The Ratline that all freshmen must experience is the hardest thing I have ever done, but it is so rewarding one you get through it. It teaches you the important lessons that are so vital to a successful career in the real world, such as time management, self-confidence, discipline and responsibility.
    Am enjoying being here

    This is a difficult time for anyone going through the Ratline, but in the end it is worth all of the hard work and sacrifice.
    Bang for the buck

    The lessons one learns at VMI are lessons that are quite rare in today's society. Although it is tough and requires alot of sacrifice, every ounce of effort is worth the outcome of becoming a VMI graduate.
    Tips for prospective students

    Anything worth having requires sacrifice and hard work. But you can not lose your sense of humor in the process. Learning to cope with stressful situations is much easier when you can find the humor in them.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want to become the best person they can possibly be and want to get the most out of life. Although VMI is a small school, there are so many opportunities available for anyone who attends. It requires motivation, perseverance, and dedication, but anyone can do much more than they thought they ever could, and VMI proves that to you.

  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Blake from Cypress, TX

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Tips for prospective students

    It is a Military College with uniforms and haircuts included. VMI is a small school located in historic Lexington, Virginia. VMI also less than 1500 students. There is no commitment to military at graduation.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who wish to pursue the U.S. Military
    Students who wish to attend a very structured school with great rewards during your school career.
    Students who wish to attended a small school

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    William from Decatur, GA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    There's not many degrees to choose from (15ish), but the keydets and cadre referred to it as the toughest education in America.
    Will enjoy being here

    Cannot wait. It's going to be hard, but you just have to embrace the suck.
    Bang for the buck

    Out of state is expensive, but I'm going for the ROTC and NROTC scholarships.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you're squared away before going here. The intensity level is off the charts similar to a service academy, so knowing how to drill, being in good shape give you a huge advantage going in.
    Great for these types of students

    Highschoolers interested in the military or bettering themselves in general. The unlocked room policy is incredible, the 4th I was staying with introduced me to all of his BR's all over the barracks. We would just walk in and it was completely normal. GO KEYDETS!

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    from Austin, TX

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    It depends on the type of person. I feel at home here, but the first year is a bump that many find hard to get over. Its going to be a rough first year; but after you get used to the schedules, you'll come to love it.
    Tips for prospective students

    This is a one of a kind place. VMI just resonates with honor and respect. From the second I stepped foot on the campus, I could tell that this was a place that people worked to be at and wanted to be at. The military training is outstanding and the academics are as well.

  • Nicole from Onalaska, TX

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    What an amazing institute! VMI is not for the faint of heart and spirit. Beautiful campus, awesome faculty and stunning parades!
    Tips for prospective students

    Read admissions instructions carefully and be prepared for a thick stack of health paperwork. An alumni interview is not required, but I suggest you have one. I interviewed with alumni and made a friend, probably for life.
    Academic Rigor

    Faculty tells you to come to VMI prepared to work hard!
    Dorm Life

    LOL, if you don't mind sleeping on a rack with a 2 inch mattress then VMI is for you! Barracks life is not a typical dorm, but a brotherhood.
    Food and Dining

    I ate in the dining hall and the food was good and plentiful.
    What to do for fun

    Rats get to strain. PT, PT, PT, PT, sports and club sports.
    Bang for the buck

    Alumni joke and say VMI is a wonderful school to have graduated FROM. The experience is not typical college life, but a commitment, mind, body and soul to a meaningful education and Brother Rats.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Deeply historic and rooted into civil war traditions. Rats march across the battlefiled of Newmarket.
    Great for these types of students

    Serious, loyal and hard workers.
    Clubs and Activities

    Corps of Cadets is the life of a VMI cadet. Sports, PT, PT, PT and PT.
    Greek Life

    NA
    Campus Safety

    Cadets do not lie, cheat or steal. Enough said!

  • Afton from Powhatan, VA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    vmi is a very tough, yet rewarding place to study. it is unlike any other college, you must be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough. as long as you have the drive and determination to be here, you can make it.
    Tips for prospective students

    be in good shape become coming here! the ratline will test you in every way possible. stay focused and really pay close attention to your academics; because in the end, that is what is going to get you through here and into a good graduate school or get you a good job after graduation.
    Academic Rigor

    the academics here are very difficult. like any thing else in this school, they require a lot of time, effort, and patience.
    Dorm Life

    you live in barracks and share a room with about 2-3 people on average. there is heating but no air conditioning.
    Food and Dining

    the food here really isn't very good, but honestly, what college food is good?
    What to do for fun

    watch movies, hangout with friends, or go into town- lexington
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the ratline..
    Great for these types of students

    military focused and people who are in good physical condition.
    Greek Life

    non-existent.
    Campus Safety

    there is a guard team on duty 24/7 literally.

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