<p>I applied as an auto-admit (top 5.5%) with a first choice major of Petroleum Engineering, and my SAT's were: Math 700, CR 710, and Writing 740 (Composite 2150). I'm also a hispanic female, and will be named a National Hispanic Scholar this year. I have solid EC's with leadership and a 4.0 unweighted GPA with many honors/AP classes, but I'm afraid I won't get into Cockrell because I haven't taken AP Calc yet (I'm currently in pre-cal...). Does anyone know if they take any applicants without calculus experience???</p>
<p>The admission process is base sorely on your class rank, GPA and test score. Class rank is the most important element, being in top 8% could guarantee you a spot. I don’t think they care if you have taken any AP classes or not.</p>
<p>Okay, thank you! That makes me feel a bit better</p>
<p>Admission to the university does not require minimum math skills, but admission to Cockrell does. The Be a Longhorn website lists the requirements. Here are two:</p>
<pre><code>A SAT Math score of 600 or above
An ACT Math score of 26 or above
</code></pre>
<p>After admission, you’ll likely need to take an ALEKS exam for ‘placement’ purposes. It’s not a killer exam, but take it seriously.</p>
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<p>Doesn’t he already have the calculus readiness though with the 700 math score on the SAT? I’m wondering because I’m in the same position as OP.</p>
<p>Yes, the OP should meet the requirement. I was attempting a slightly more general answer.</p>
<p>Years back, I went into engineering (not at UT though) without having taken calculus in HS and I ended up getting a PhD (at an Ivy League school) and in the process took my share of grad classes in the math department. One of my undergraduate roommates also entered college without calculus and he’s a tenured prof at UT in the College of Natural Sciences. So, not having calculus in HS is far from being a ‘career killer’. My key piece of advice is to such students is …</p>
<p>Absolutely do NOT let your physics classes get ahead of your math classes. </p>
<p>The physics sequence at most every university has 3 parts. The first physics course, mechanics, is not overly hard and one can ace it without knowing much, if any, calculus. The second course on electricity & magnetism (E&M), however, is completely different. I suggest waiting to take this class until AFTER you finish your calculus sequence. E&M is more abstract and math oriented (E-fields, B-fields, etc). It is also best to finish your Differential Equations class before taking the 3rd class in the physics sequence. While one can take certain math & physics courses simultaneously, it is not the preferred approach: there is no guarantee that a topic will get covered in math class before it appears in physics class (been there, done that – it’s not fun). </p>
<p>Following my advice may force you to adjust your course schedule a bit. So, please plan out 6-8 semesters worth of required courses; for, some upper division courses may require that you finish the physics sequence before taking the class. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>