<p>Also, I’ve been hearing about SAT Subject Tests, however I’m not too familiar with how they work. Would doing some of those possibly increase my chances of being accepted? Or am I looking at them in the wrong light?</p>
<p>Mavspride - There are a lot of very good schools in Texas with a similar problem, i.e., they are so competitive that a kid having 4.5 weighted GPA out of 4.0 still is out of top10%. So we understand the frustration with rule because one goes to a zoned school that is really good and gets out without being able to go to UT.</p>
<p>If you want to go to UT, you really have to play it right. Next SAT is October but the deadline for UT is December 1st. However, if you want to be considered outside of the 9% rule, you should apply as early as possible because they have rolling admissions and any extra seats they expect can get filled quickly inside the State, while they wait on admitting OOS and Internationals.</p>
<p>Thank you for the advice. Do you think my best bet would be to not even take the SAT again, that way I don’t have to wait until November to apply? I really wanted to retake it, because that 2090 was with NO prep whatsoever, and I think a 2150-2200 would look a decent amount better. Do you know much about SAT Subject Tests? I’m pretty sure they’re on different dates than the actual SAT…would doing extremely well on 1-2 of those increase my chances? </p>
<p>Is that December 1st the deadline for early decision, or just in general?</p>
<p>UT has a deadline of December 1st for all applications as far as I know.</p>
<p>Have you looked into ACT, it is in September.</p>
<p>You should still consider SAT IIs independent of UT decision because it can help you in other schools. </p>
<p>If you are applying to any other State schools that you are interested in, I think you have a better chance by applying really early. Someone I know followed this tactic for his D for last year’s admissions (she was in top 30%) and he got her into schools like Texas Tech and LSU (did nt apply to UT but he was so surprised at the success rate he was seriously considering applying late). They all have rolling admissions and can fill the seats early with the right candidates.</p>
<p>Well, about the ACT, I’m honestly not positive I’d improve it. I made a lackluster score on Math that I know I could improve, but my 35 on English and 36 on Reading will be hard to duplicate (I personally feel that I got a little lucky). I’m pretty happy with my 32…I MIGHT be able to get a 33 (34 on a perfect run), but I’m not sure it’s worth all the time/effort. I’d rather try and improve my SAT to a 2200.</p>
<p>The two SAT Subject Tests I’d consider would probably be US History (I did really well in APUSH) and Physics. Only problem with Physics is that I’ll be taking AP Physics B during my Senior year…how hard are the subject tests?</p>
<p>I’ll consider the idea of applying really early…how early are you talking about though? September?</p>
<p>For UT your scores are fine. Check pages 7-10 to see the profiles. As you can see the admits are top 10% for 75%, top quarter for 93% etc. You are currently in the 4-5% band between 93 and 98% that constitutes top quarter to top half of a class.</p>
<p>You can also see your GPA has no bearing other than how it affects your class rank in one of the tables.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.utexas.edu/academic/ima/sites/default/files/CDS_UT_Austin2010-11_FINAL.pdf[/url]”>http://www.utexas.edu/academic/ima/sites/default/files/CDS_UT_Austin2010-11_FINAL.pdf</a></p>
<p>The SAT profiles show that you are 75 percentile or above in two of the areas and so I don’t know if it makes a big difference for UT to get to 2200. On SAT IIs, if you have nt already completed physics B, it may not work out unless you have done preap physics or something like that in 11th. It is a tough subject to prepare on your own although it has a very generous curve of 20% of the questions for an 800.</p>
<p>File your applications as soon as you can. It means you need to write the UT essay now and be ready to file when it opens.</p>
<p>Thank you for that PDF, it was helpful. I realized though, considering the applications deadline is December 1st, does this mean that my class rank as it is now will be what I’m submitting? I was really hoping I’d be able to improve it since I know I’ll be able to make around a 4.4 1st semester of Senior year…but it looks as if I’m stuck at about top 30% :/</p>
<p>I figured out from another topic on here that UT does not do rolling admissions…does that mean I can submit it anytime and have the same chances of being accepted (as long as it’s before the deadline obviously)?</p>
<p>If that’s the case, I’ll most likely retake the SAT just to see if I can get that 2200.</p>
<p>All State schools do rolling admissions. If you are hearing otherwise, it pertains to OOS students who don’t get told until much later. It won’t make much difference for a kid in top 9% when the application went in before December 1st because they have to be admitted but it can make a difference for someone like you who is planning to get in based on things outside of your rank. </p>
<p>Where else are you planning to apply?</p>
<p>Hmm…well you seem confident about that, so I’m sure you’re right.</p>
<p>I’ll apply at UT, Texas A&M, and University of Houston for sure…I probably have to stay in-state, because my family most likely won’t be able to afford any OOS tuition, and I don’t think they’ll want to have to get any more financial aid than we already need. If you could point me to some other schools in Texas, or any affordable OOS school, I’d appreciate it. I’m interested mainly in Pharmacy, but also in Engineering. Hate to sound this way, but I really just want a career where I’ll be able to make a good amount of money but not have to work a ridiculous amount of hours (hence why I’m not interested in becoming any type of doctor). I know I’ll have to put hard work in regardless of what career I do, but the whole 11 years of school/residency + hard work hours isn’t really for me.</p>
<p>As I mentioned before about a colleague - the schools where he sent the applications really early that I remember were - Texas Tech, University of Houston, Sam Houston State, LSU (they seem to be very comparable to Texas for tuition even if you are OOS but I could be wrong). </p>
<p>University of Houston has two policies. One says if you apply early, they take you upto 15% and no SAT and the numbers keep changing based on your rank and SAT scores upto 50% and these get adjusted if you wait until after Dec 1st. UH also started a campus in Victoria which advertises that you can finish in 3 years. I think both UH and Texas Tech have pharmacy schools.</p>
<p>[University</a> of Houston : Admissions Criteria](<a href=“http://www.uh.edu/admissions/apply/apply-freshman/admissions-criteria/index.php]University”>Freshman - University of Houston)</p>
<p>If you apply to UH, you should be in with the SAT scores. Can you apply directly to pharmacy as a freshman?</p>
<p>A&M has guaranteed admission for you if you were 25% with a specific SAT score you already meet. Right now you are probably part of the review admits but if you apply early, you get reviewed early.</p>
<p>[Ways</a> to be Admitted](<a href=“http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/waysAdmitted/default.aspx]Ways”>http://admissions.tamu.edu/freshmen/gettingin/waysAdmitted/default.aspx)</p>
<p>I am sure UT Dallas will admit you and probably give you some scholarship based on your SAT scores (I dont see it in your list).</p>