Chances at UT Austin

<p>I am far from the top 7%. I am in about top 21-22%.
My ACT score was a 22, but I did not study at all or bubble in anything for over a third of the entire test (was unaware of the no penalty for incorrect answers). However I am taking the next ACT and am absolutely confident I'll score over a 28.</p>

<p>Anyway, I do live in Texas and UT has been my dream school since I was a kid, but due to the lack of PreAP classes in grade 9-10 and lack of effort, I am stuck just inside the first quarter of my class.</p>

<p>As of now my unweighted GPA is 3.78, but I have a 96 avg. this semester so far, so we'll see how that goes. I am pursuing a career in engineering and am currently enrolled in AP Calculus (90avg) and AP Physics B (100avg)
I am currently a high school senior looking to apply to schools very soon, but what do you think my chances are? Any suggestions... Getting CAPped, etc... </p>

<p>Also... Schools I'll be applying to and what are my chances</p>

<p>UT
Texas Tech
A&M College Station
UT Dallas</p>

<p>Any other suggestions more than welcome, thank you.</p>

<p>EC’s suck, but…
STEM Club
Art Club
NHS
Job 25 hours a week since I was 12 (w/ parents until I turned 16)</p>

<p>I am confident I’ll make over a 28 on the ACT, but I am aiming at like 32 at least… The test is TOO easy, in terms of difficulty, but the time KILLED me the first time I took it.</p>