<p>Does anyone know how competitive the Anthropology department is for transfers? I am interested in cultural forms, if that matters. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>The anthropology department does not seem to be ultra competitive. I’m assuming it is in the COLA or CNS. A solid 3.6 or higher with well rounded credentials would suffice.</p>
<p>Anthropology is in COLA. </p>
<p>I currently have a 3.276 with 83 current credits, but should make all a’s in my classes- all ANTHRO at ACC. I expect to have 3.35, and one of my classes in an honors course while another is a departmental approved advanced course. I have a 3.75 gpa in my Anthro coursework. I also have a previous Associate’s in Visual Arts with a 3.2. I had a really, really bad couple of years with lots of w’s and a number of bad grades. </p>
<p>I worked at UT for almost 4 years, do you know if that might help? I previously applied in 2010 to FA and was rejected. However, when I was rejected I did not have extensive volunteer hours, a clear course in what I wanted to study, or an improved GPA. I am on course to graduate from ACC with honors this up coming spring- only have two courses after this semester. </p>
<p>Do you know if American Studies, History, or Sociology are less competitive? I don’t think I can choose UGS because of the number of credits I have? I am also wanting to get the Indigenous Studies certificate.</p>
<p>DeeGeeErbear,</p>
<p>Thanks for the information! I actually did point out what I would do with a psychology degree in my essays so I hope that it works! If not, do you know the GPA average for COLA undeclared?</p>
<p>Thank you! :)</p>
<p>Also this may be useful to some of you:</p>
<p>[Common</a> Data Set | Office of Information Management & Analysis](<a href=“http://www.utexas.edu/academic/ima/cds]Common”>http://www.utexas.edu/academic/ima/cds)</p>
<p>Specifically the 2013 data set that has info on transfer admissions:
<a href=“https://sp.austin.utexas.edu/sites/ut/rpt/Documents/IMA_PUB_CDS_2012_AY.pdf[/url]”>https://sp.austin.utexas.edu/sites/ut/rpt/Documents/IMA_PUB_CDS_2012_AY.pdf</a></p>
<p>2redhares: the amount of coursework you have concerns me because you almost have enough credits to graduate! I don’t think you can transfer after another institution has acquired over 60 hours of credit. Also, your troubled grades could hurt you or help you from your past. As long as you write the extra essay explaining those grades, then maybe you will be in the clear. Anthropology is not the most competitive, but I think a 3.5 would be a solid GPA to strive for. I give you props though for turning your bad grades around and trying again! Good luck and ask me any questions!</p>
<p>Llama123: I would estimate to enter as an undeclared COLA major, with your credentials a 3.4-3.6 at best. Strive for a 3.6 and then I would think you’re pretty much in!</p>
<p>Also 2redhares, History is the least competitive of the ones you listed. I read some students got into history as low as a 3.1 with awesome credentials. History was actually my back up if I didn’t get into PR Communication!</p>
<p>DeeGeeErbear do you know how competitive the College of Nursing is and which is easier to get into Undergraduate-undeclared or COLA- undeclared? </p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>I used to have 1.7 GPA, so while I know that a 3.35 is not stellar, it is a definite improvement! </p>
<p>This is an old chance thread: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1458985-chance-me.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1458985-chance-me.html</a>
I previously wanted to go to school to study art history and criticism with a focus on Native American art and photography. I realize I cannot afford that at any schools that offer classes in that area for the most part. I do love anthropology, particularly photoethnography and see anthropology as clear way to study Native American visual cultures. I also really think I would enjoy classes with one of the Antro professors in particular who does feminist and Native American anthropology. UT also just hired a Native American Anthro prof! </p>
<p>I know having a lot of credits may hurt me, most of them are the classes I dropped and got W’s in. I could not finish the course work due to illness and financial issues. The illness is under control, and I am in better control of the financial aspects of my life, thankfully and knock on wood. I think what hurt me the last time I applied was that I had not completed the first AA, nor taken many classes in what I wanted to go into with as high a GPA as I have in History, Sociology, and Anthropology. I applied to FA with a TERRIBLE portfolio, not anywhere are organized at the one I linked to in the chance thread. I also have excellent teacher recommendations and a large amount of volunteer hours and publishing credits. I don’t even remember if I actually got LOR last time, it was so long ago and I was really disheartened by the process at St. Ed’s (I applied at the same time, really wanted to go there and got the run around.)</p>
<p>There is no limit on number of credits that can transfer in to UT according to the Common Data Set.</p>
<p>Bdimes: unless you have a 4.0 and a hell of a lot of science courses and background, Nursing is the most competitive next to Business and Pharmacy. COLA undeclared might be the easiest, with good credentials (awesome essay, 3 rec letters, extensive resume) I believe you could transfer with a 3.5 easily.</p>
<p>2redhares: thank you for providing that document. I meant to say previously that transferring with over 60 hours is possible, but highly unlikely. The document stated that you would have to complete 60 MORE hours in order to graduate with a UT degree if accepted. While your past is not the best for applying, I do encourage you to have the most perfect essays, resume, and knockout letters of rec. I’m just going to say early on, your road to admission has got to be a fight, because of your special cases. In UT’s eyes, it would appear that you couldn’t handle the load of college unless you explicitly tell them in the explanation essay they provide as optional. I think COLA would provide you with the greatest chance to get accepted, with all your volunteering and a GPA below 3.5.</p>
<p>Thank you for the advice DeeGeeErBear. Anywhere I apply is going to be a fight, but I am aware of that and prepared for it. I was very surprised when I was admitted for Fall 2014 to all of the schools I applied to, including the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with an academic merit package to boot. I would have gone there, but I had a 20k gap. </p>
<p>If I don’t get into UT, it’s really not going to bother me too much. If push came to shove, there are schools in TX that I am an automatic admit to- Texas Women’s University and Sam Houston State, I know for sure. I am wanting to apply to UT because I want to get on with my degree- even if I have to stay in for two to three more years, get out of the area of work I am in currently (insurance,) and right now I cannot move. It’s not my top choice, I would prefer a small LAC, but that might not be an option for me.</p>
<p>Thanks for the honesty DeeGeeErbear! Well I definitely have a lot of science courses but NOT a 4.0 =/ So if I do get admitted to COLA would they allow me to change my major back to to nursing and would it be easier for me to get in since I would be a student?</p>
<p>DeeGeeErbear, are three letters of rec necessary or will one good one suffice?</p>
<p>I was studying Advertising and Graphic Design at an art school in NYC, and have 60 credits from that school. I’m applying as Undeclared - I’m most interested in the college of communications, but the majors I’m interested in (Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism) don’t accept students for Spring.
I was accepted to the college of communications as an Advertising student for Fall 2011 (automatic admission!) but ended up not going to UT.
I’m not enrolled in school for the fall semester because the college I was at was very expensive and I wasn’t learning enough, didn’t make sense for me to stay. Will that hurt my application?</p>
<p>Hours: 60
GPA: 3.95
One recommendation letter from a design professor.</p>
<p>Still working on my essays and resume. I had a lot of extracurriculars in high school but barely any in college, is that a problem? Several awards in college.</p>
<p>bdimes: internal transferring is more complicated than you think, especially from one college to another. If your heart is set on nursing, and you seem to like science courses, look into the college of natural sciences! It is harder than COLA, but it is where you want to be and pursue for a living. A transfer from cola to nursing is less likely than a transfer from sciences! Sciences accepts GPAs as low as 3.4, so it’s not too much of a long shot in my opinion!</p>
<p>Llama123: the more letters, the better! UT will only look at three, so they all make a difference! My three were from a business professional, college professor, and the mayor of my city. They were ALL UT grads! That also makes a huge impact for the letters to be provided by someone who either works or went to UT.</p>
<p>Larissas: your GPA is fantastic! However, I’m not sure if you’re a Texas resident? If so, then you’re good. Out of state students have more strenuous GPA requirements. Second, your current break of school will rise question on your transcript. Write the optional essay to further explain your resume/transcript grades, so UT understands the gap. Your GPA is sure to be strong enough to be accepted. College involvement on the other hand,
Is helpful because UT loves knowing if you were to be a student, you will be involved in the college community. They will take a lower GPA student over you if that student conveys conveys more interest in being involved once accepted.</p>
<p>DeeGeeErbear: I’m a Texas resident! Could I talk about the gap in my statement of purpose, rather than writing a third essay?
As for being involved in the college community, there wasn’t much of one at my previous school. Should I explain this (without badmouthing previous college) and express interest in extracurricular activities at UT? I genuinely would like to be more involved with the college community.</p>
<p>Got it. Ill try Natural Sciences again… do you think they would allow me to take some of the perquisite courses for nursing like Pharmacology or Vertebrae Science? Thanks again for your help! I needed the honesty!</p>
<p>So UT is rolling…whoever gets their decision post on here ASAP!</p>
<p>Has anybody received a decision yet</p>
<p>Larissas: the statement of purpose is an essay where you basically let the university know why you’re “worthy” of being accepted. I would choose the optional essay to discuss the questionable aspects of your time gap and lack of involvement. The statement of purpose is where you really need to brag on yourself and say what you plan to do upon being accepted at Texas, such as “I plan to be an active part in Advertising clubs and use the available resources that tx provides to further my desired career” or something like that. </p>
<p>Bdimes: science would absolutely let you take any prerequisite you desire, it just might not count towards your current degree. It would have to be a current elective.</p>