Chances for Computer Science (OOS)

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Hey guys, I was considering applying here. What do you think my chances are?</p>

<p>I am a hispanic male from New York.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.4 unweighted.
-My highschool is one of the most vigorous in the nation, in the top 100 for most prestigious public and private high schools (I go to a public school). So grade inflation is completely non existent, I can't stress this enough. Our valedictorian (out of 1500 students) has a 3.9 My school doesn't rank students, but I would guess top 25% if I had to.</p>

<p>SAT: 2050 - 650 R - 800 M - 600 W</p>

<p>ACT: 31 Composite</p>

<p>I have taken 4 APs during my high school career:
AP Comp Sci AB
AP European History
AP American History
AP Biology</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:
-National Hispanic Scholar Award (Honorable Mention)
-Assistant teacher in my school's intro to computer science class. I am currently the only student in my school (and district) to be doing a teaching role like this.
-Varsity Football
-Various overseas voulenteer works. ~100 hours </p>

<p>I also have very strong recommendations, especially from my computer science teacher. Who recieved two masters from Carnegie Mellon. He basically feels i am one of the most ambitious students he has ever come accross (at least in the field of computer science)</p>

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<p>Hey, you also posted this on the U-Mich one too!</p>

<p>I think you got a pretty good shot. Plus you’re Hispanic, so that should increase your chances.</p>

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<p>Thanks, I hope so too. Anyone else have any comments? haha</p>

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<p>You have a better shot by being out of state with your test scores than if you were instate where all they’d care about is your rank.</p>

<p>It will really depend upon how many spots are taken up by the top 10%ers, and you may not know about admission until spring.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>