Chance thread...need to calm my nerves

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>As I check the UT website everyday for an admission status I get more and more nervous everyday. If you guys could chance me that would be great.</p>

<p>Class Rank:
45/355 (top 13%)
GPAw: 3.78
SAT Scores: Reading:630, Math: 680, Writing 580 (1310 MR combo)
In State
Essays were written in a college-level english class and reviewed by a professor three to four times each...so I am sure they are fairly top notch
ECs: The weak point of my app, do roughly about 100 hours a year of community service through two clubs, one being National Honor Society and on being a volunteer organization at my school.</p>

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<p>SATS are above average, rank is decent, fairly small class punishes you somewhat. </p>

<p>what major?</p>

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<p>You should get in with that Rank and test score, my roommate had about the same, and got in to natural sciences.. My rank was the same and I had a 1380 and got in, so you should be fine.</p>

<p>Hahah I really like how people address there weakpoint at 100 hours of community service, when I only put down 8 hours that I barely did at that.</p>

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<p>Send this to anyone who has your academic profile and was rejected. We might be able to help</p>

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<p>I know this is a little late considering I have already applied, just want to get some thoughts. I am applying to the Film program. Thanks.
Connecticut Resident
White, 24 yrs. old
Junior Yr Transfer Applicant (sorry if this is the wrong board for transfers, hopefully you can still chance me).
Attend #2 best rated Community College in the Country (yes they do rate them)</p>

<p>Married, No Children
Wife working on her PhD dissertation in Political Science at UCONN (I know this really has no bearing, but shows I keep good company )
Disabled Veteran (no educational hinderance)
Will receive FULL tuition plus stipend for any school I am admitted to. (Through a vocational rehab program by the VA)</p>

<p>GPA - 3.9ish with nearly 80 credits
Currently taking full load (12 credits)</p>

<p>AS in Laboratory Science from George Washington University (I should note that this was through a partnership with the Navy, in case anyone might say "If you can get into GWU...")</p>

<p>HS - Started with 4.0, Honors track, slipped severly in junior year due to extreme personal problems (explained in essay), ended up barely graduating.</p>

<p>AP Tests/classes</p>

<p>Junior Year
Biology: C in the class, 5 on the test</p>

<p>Senior Year
Calc AB: C in the class, 3 on test :(</p>

<p>SAT/ACT</p>

<p>Never took them. This is sort of embarrassing, but I was in a really bad place during the last two years of HS. Plus, UT doesn't require them for Junior Transfers.</p>

<p>Essays: Very unique and strong. Writing has always been my saving grace, and I have won more than one (HS level) writing award. Also, I've my fair share of interesting material to share from my life.</p>

<p>EC's:
Current:
-Asst. Editor of award winning student run college newspaper
-Wrote, directed, and edited informational video series for college library
-Collaborating with local documentarian on a new project
-Videographer, editor, and DVD author for a statewide Step competition.</p>

<p>Past:
- Staff writer HS newspaper
-Theater - in 11 HS productions (2 while still in JrHS), directed 2</p>

<p>Volunteer service:
- Started, organized, and ran a program that brought Service members to work at local Soup Kitchens in San Diego.
-Nothing currently</p>

<p>Job: 40(+) hrs/week 3rd shift (10pm to 8am) as a Medical Laboratory Scientist at a large hospital in Springfield, MA.
-Asst. Editor at college paper (noted above)
-Freelance Videographer</p>

<p>Notes: I've heard of poor high school/great college transfer success stories, but I am not sure how I stack up. I understand that most schools don't look much at HS transcripts for Jr transfers, but my past still makes me anxious.</p>

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<p>I have no clue about whether you would get in as I don't know about the transfer process.</p>

<p>However, you have a very strong and unique application in my opinion. As you are applying for a transfer, I THINK that your grades in college will be the most important, and those look quite good. Are you in Phi Theta Kappa?</p>

<p>I don't know how much the other stuff weighs in, but they look quite good. I honestly believe that your HS record will have NO bearing whatsoever on your admission.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks theloneranger.</p>

<p>I am not in Phi Theta Kappa. To be honest, I was unsure as to whether membership was worth it, and now it is too late.</p>

<p>I don't think that HS will really have a bearing either, at least I hope not. Thanks again!</p>