Chances of Getting Into UT Engineering

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Hi, I just wanted your guy's opinion of what my chances of getting into the engineering school are. UT is my top choice, because I really want to be part of the Architectural Engineering program, which I hear is pretty selective, I love the campus, all my cousins attended UT, and my sister is also currently an Architecture student there. I'm a Texas resident and I attend a small private school in Fort Worth. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.78
Rank: My school does not rank, but I know I'm not top 10%
SAT: 2060 (CR: 630, M: 770, W: 660)
ACT: 32</p>

<p>Background: Asian American</p>

<p>Work Experience:
I bussed tables at a sushi restaurant summer before my junior year, and for my senior year I interned at a small Civil Engineering firm for the summer.</p>

<p>Class Rigor:
9th: Honors Biology, Honors Ancient History
10th: Honors Chemistry, Accelerated Precalculus (Precal 1st semester, AB Calc 2nd semester) AP European History (4)
11th: Honors Physics, AP English Lit (4), AP US History (4), AP Chemistry (4), AP BC Calc (3)
12th (Currently taking): AP English Lang, AP Government, AP Physics, AP Statistics</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Cross Country (Varsity 9th-11th, Captain 12th)
Track and Field (Varsity 9th-11th, Captain 12th)
Soccer (Junior Varsity 9th, Varsity 10th-12th)
Boy Scouts of America (Eagle Scout)
SSTVS (Jr. Counselor for a summer camp for little kids)
Community Partners Program (summer program my school does about non profits)
Community Service (about 90 hours)</p>

<p>Honors/Awards:
National Honor Society
AP Scholar with Distinction
Eagle Scout
School Service Award
National French Exam
National Latin Exam
Cross Country All-SPC
Track and Field All-SPC (2x)
Cross Country MVP
Track and Field MVP (2x)
Cross Country Most Improved
Cross Country Freshman of the Year
Track and Field Freshman of the Year
School 4x800m and 800m Records</p>

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<p>It will be tough. ArchE is one of the most selective departments in the entire university, because it is small. You need to get your SAT score higher, I think. Congrats on reaching Eagle Scout rank, though!</p>

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<p>Right now my first choice is Architectural and my second choice is Civil. If I couldn’t get into Architectural, could I get into Civil and then transfer over? Also what SAT/ACT score would you say I should aim for, because I think I’m done testing, but I could try again if need be.</p>

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<p>Arch E’s internal transfer at UT requires literally a 3.9 or 4.0 ; Goodluck , hopefully you get in as a freshman , cause a 3.9 or 4.0 at UT even in basics is Hard as hell!! and SAT score i would go for is 2100+</p>

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<p>I have a 32 ACT right now which is converted to a 2120 SAT, so I really hope I can get in. </p>