Chances for UT-Austin Fall 2010 Transfer

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I sincerely apologize for the book below, but my situation has some unique circumstances that need explaining.</p>

<p>I have accumulated 36 hours (30 in the past 12 months) and currently hold a 4.0 GPA at my local community college. I intend on applying to UT Austin liberal arts for the Fall 2010 within the next couple of weeks. By the time I would start attending (if admitted), I will have 64 hours. I anticipate that my GPA would still be in the 3.84-3.94 range at that time. Just for reference, I will have 51hrs/3.84-3.94 GPA at the end of this term. I am a Phi Theta Kappa member, and work as a tutor to my peers at my college as well. </p>

<p>It should be noted that, due to medical reasons, I was unable to finish high school (did recieve GED), and I also have several complete withdrawls on my record at community college (3 semesters where I completley withdrew due to medical reasons). I am in the process of petitioning a dean at my college to see if my drops can be removed/excused since they were caused by a medical condition. </p>

<p>I feel real good about my GPA, and I know I should be proud, but as far as admissions goes, just "how good" should I feel? Will those complete withdrawls affect me that much? The last one was Spring 2008, but I have completed classes in every term since then (summer terms included). </p>

<p>Finally, it says on the UT website that transfer applicants with "outstanding qualifications" could be notified relatively early during the application cycle of an admissions decision. Does someone have an idea of what they deem "outstanding qualifications?"</p>

<p>Just want to set realisitic expectations for my admissions goals.</p>

<p>Thanks,
Zach in the Houston area</p>

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<p>I think you’re fine for COLA - the unofficial “safe” GPA is a 3.5. How long ago were those 3 semesters that you missed? You have the ability in your statement of purpose, personal essay, or optional 3rd essay to explain the break, so I wouldn’t be too concerned about it, especially since the rest of your academic career has a positive upward trend.</p>

<p>Also, if you apply for Fall 2010 transfer, don’t expect to hear until around May. It is very rare that any transfer applicants hear early, and typically if they do, it’s at least after the application deadline (which is March 1). The students that tend to get those early notifications are the top 10% freshman admits and every so often exceptional transfers into competitive majors/colleges (think McCombs and Cockrell).</p>

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<p>The 3 semesters were Spring 2006, Spring 2007, and Sring 2008. I also missed/withdrew Fall 2006 but for some reason that does not appear on my transcript.</p>

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<p>Does anyone else have some input/feedback? It would be much appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks again.</p>