Chance a hopeful transfer student

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello everyone,</p>

<p>I am posting here in hopes of getting some advice. I originally posted in the 'transfer students' section, but I think this section will be more appropriate. Firstly, I did very poorly in High School, 2.5 GPA. I decided to work straight after high school. After doing this for a year I enrolled in a local community college. However, I only took Welding classes. I took 4 total, ended up with 3 A's and one C. The C was purely due to attendance (conflict in schedule with work). </p>

<p>After wandering aimlessly for approximately another year, I decided to finally pursue a TRUE post-secondary education. I went to school with a goal in mind. My goal is to transfer to The University of Texas Austin. Here are the classes that I have completed so far:</p>

<p>English 101 (Honors) A
English 102 (Honors) A
Chemistry I (Honors) A
Chemistry II (Honors) A
Calc I A
University Physics I B</p>

<p>I also have two W's on my record. A 'W' being withdrawn-passing. Unfortunately my employer changed my work schedule and I was forced to drop both classes. These classes where, College Algebra/Functions and Plane Trigonometry. However, I decided to be proactive and self-taught myself and tested into Calc the following semester.</p>

<p>Current Semester
Calc II
University Physics II</p>

<p>Tracking an A in both classes</p>

<p>SAT 2300</p>

<p>I should also add that I am a first generation college student, and URM.</p>

<p>So with these stats, do I have a chance? Am I ready to transfer? I do realize that it would be better to do two full years of CC. However, on top of school I do work fulltime and then some (upwards of 60 hours). For this reason, I would love to transfer ASAP. I really would like to live on campus and not have to worry about making rent, while at the same time trying to stay on top of my studies. Thanks!</p>

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<p>I think you have a decent shot. The reason I say “decent” is because of the lack of completed units you have. For transfer students, it is generally much easier to get in as a junior transfer if you didn’t do to well in high school. Why? Well, as a sophomore applicant, admissions will still look closely at your high school record.</p>

<p>But if you completed one more year, and then applied, especially with that SAT score of yours, I’m 99% sure you’ll get in.</p>

<p>Even now though, you have a chance. I would say you should apply. You never know! Good luck.</p>