<p>I know that this is the UT Austin forum, but I would still like feedback. After a wait of a few months, I've gotten CAP'd. I'm extremely disappointed, but I'm trying to make the best of the situation. I currently live in Houston. The schools I'm considering are currently UTSA and UTD. I don't know either school very well. </p>
<p>After transferring to UT Austin, I'm going to attend COLA, majoring in Economics. I'm going to apply to the BEOP (Business Economics Option Program), which lets me take accounting/finance courses in McCombs to minor in Business Administration. Well, that's the plan. </p>
<p>What I'm looking for:
I'm not a partier... but that doesn't mean I don't have fun. I enjoy having some semblance of a social life, but I prefer to relax with a group of friends rather than get drunk with a bunch of people that I may not know (I like to wake up in my own bed). </p>
<p>I also enjoy a reasonable challenge when it comes to academics. I don't want too easy a courseload, it'll cause me to become complacent and not be ready for UT Austin. </p>
<p>Things I'm aware of:
I'm aware that UTD is a Tier One school while UTSA is a Tier Three (correct me if I'm wrong). I also know that rankings aren't everything; but from what I can tell, UTD seems to be better academically, but some say it lacks a social atmosphere. It's probably due to the large number of commuters. I also like the Spurs over the Mavericks (basketball), although the Rockets will always be my home team. Just something worth mentioning.</p>
<p>I'm not asking anyone to make a decision for me, but I'd like information that will lead me to making a well-informed decision. Any guidance from someone who has made or is making the same decision is appreciated. Sorry if the post was too long, I just needed to get a lot off my chest. Whew.</p>