2016/2017 UT Austin Transfer Thread

@utcswannabe I mostly included my skills within my major (RTF) like film editing, videography, script writing, etc. I’ve been making videos and writing since I was 14 so I included that in the skills also. There aren’t many opportunities where I’m from to get an internship with that field and I did switch from business to RTF pretty recently. I expressed that in my essays. I did have a marketing “internship” that was just considered community service hours (30+) but I’m not sure if they’ll think that’s impressive. I also put that I had my own business in high school and that I’m a part of PTK and the honors list… However the rest is high school “filler” stuff so yikes… I’m hoping my GPA and my 3 above average essays will save me… I have no LOR’s because I was told by an admissions advisor that 95% of the time they don’t make a difference and I don’t have any profs that could have added value to my application…The wait is killing me.

@hackum Yeah, it is extremely unprofessional of them, and kind of embarrassing for UT to be completely honest. My application is in review. I was told by admissions that I may be denied before the semester is over because my prerequisites aren’t finished, but that it’s not a bit deal because I would simply appeal and submit my Spring transcript.(along with 2 more recommendation letters)

I know it depends on the major itself, but what is a competitive GPA for COLA overall? 3.5+, 3.6+, 3.7+?

@wickedwarrior777 I have consistently read/seen that a 3.5+ is “competitive” for COLA. I’m sure that range can change a little depending on the major. I’m majoring in sociology, and I don’t anticipate it will be as difficult as other COLA majors. Ya feel?

If our transcript is checked off as complete on the app, and our transcript clearly lists AP exams for credit (some for specific courses others as “AP credit”), will UT accept this as part of the 30 hours?

@mmm303 do you know how many transfers they usually accept into the film program?

@acceptmepls123 no idea!

@UTMccombs2017 wait you can submit your spring transcript again if you get denied if you’re already in review right now?

@hackum Well, if I get denied before I am able to submit my Spring transcript. She basically told me that I may get denied before the semester finishes since I have more than 30 hours, and if that happens I would just appeal once the semester does finish and submit my final Spring transcript.

As someone applying with less than 30 hours completed, the end of the semester and eventual mid-June decisions could not come fast enough.

Could anyone please chance me?

Applying for Electrical Engineering at Cockrell, with a 3.89 GPA and 38 credits.
I have taken most of the recommended course work, and currently taking Eng. Phys II. The only thing I will be short on is Calc 3, but last semester I have taken Differential Equations and I don’t know if that will kind of compensate in terms of competitiveness.
I am going crazy here and I check my status even after mid-night Haha.

Please share your opinions and stats if you’re applying for the same major.

you guys should seriously stop with the “chance me” posts. It is super annoying and no one here works for admissions and im pretty sure we all have realistic expectations if we are getting in. Post stuff that can be beneficial for other members like expected decision date etc. thanks.

@kidinschool I second this.

Asking us to chance you does not improve your chances or have any tangible effect. We know it sucks to wait but all of us on here are doing it.

Just from looking at last years thread,it seems like everyone found out by June 20th. Haven’t meticulously looked, so I could be wrong. Someone check me on that?

If you want me to chance you, then just message me privately. I’d be happy to share my opinions. Good luck!

I’M READY, FOR PROMOTION. - spongebob squarepants

Lol

@wickedwarrior777 a majority of people will hear between June 6th and June 15th with the vast amount of decisions going out June 15th. Any date after June 15th has been reported to be those who would not have gotten in if someone hadn’t accepted their admission.

All of my classes got canceled today, I’m going to be checking mystatus every 30 secs. O the horror

@kidinschool

Chill. You could’ve evaded the question. Are you still annoyed?