Any chances for non 10%-er?

<p>I'm at small private school, and yes, i'm not in top 10% :(
my rank is 8/55, sat is 1770 (510, 730, 530).
i know i have a very tiny chance to get in UT, but</p>

<p>i have been working on all three essays for UT since June, and I think they are great.
also, i had a chance to get recommendation from my school's president..
Will these factors make differences for me to get in UT?</p>

<p>p.s. my first major is Urban Studies in College of Liberal Science because
my #2 essay is about city development.</p>

<p>your SAT is a little on low side. can u retake it?</p>