As a high school junior, what can I do to increase my chances of getting accepted to UT Austin?

<p>Are there some things the admissions officers care more about than others? Where do the essays stand in terms of priority? How important are SAT scores? How much do they care about AP classes? What other important things do they look for in holistic review? Is there anything else I need to know?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>