Chance an unconventional transfer student to Cockrell Engineering? Pretty please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Thanks to all:</p>

<p>Local (Austin) Community College Student
GPA: 3.88 ( application 2 semesters away, so may fluctuate to 3.77-3.8)
No SATs. ( Not required, should I?)</p>

<p>Intended major: Chemical Engineering
Intend on transferring for next spring( when I will enrolled in second part of a three part calculus sequence, meeting calculus readiness requirements)
2 solid letters of recommendation</p>

<p>ECs
Volunteer with local non-profits in the IT arena ( previously worked in IT)
President and Founder of Science and Tech Club
Phi Theta Kappa
Hands On Housing Volunteer</p>

<p>In high school:
played strings, had scholarship to ut performing arts camps and local chamber music society
Not alot else! ( Former high school drop-out; although I won't be putting that on the app!)</p>

<p>Other stuff:
First generation college student
Native Austinite
Impoverished upbringing and family
Caucasian female</p>

<p>What do you think? Is there anyone here who has transferred into Cockrell from a community college, and if so what was your GPA? I just need to know if I even stand a chance.</p>

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<p>Hey I didnt transfer into UT from a Community college but from UH which is pretty close. lol</p>

<p>You should be fine with that GPA. I got in with a 3.78 and 52 credits. I was also applying to Chemical Engineering. Hope this helps.</p>

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<p>I got into Electrical Engineering with around a 3.5 gpa with two letter of recommendations</p>

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<p>were the letters of recommendation from a high school teacher or college prof, i dont know which one they are referring to on their site.</p>

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<p>One of em was from my college professor and the other was from a college teacher assistant</p>