Could my situation gain me admission?

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>During the end of my sophmore and through my junior year my father was deported because he was technically an illegal immigrant. I had to see him in jail for 2 months for just trying to keep food on the table for us. He is still gone and we don't anticipate him to have paperwork done until i graduate. Since then, my mom and my 2 brothers have moved to a smaller apartment and our income has been cut to about 28,000 a year. My mom has taken a lot more load and that meant i had to take care of my brothers significantly b/c i was the oldest. I also got a hardship license at the age of 15 b/c my mom needed me to drive. This extra time providing for my brothers has taken a toll on my academics those years. I had a 3.4 and 3.7 weighted GPA. However, I've managed to get my head straight during Jr. Year despite the circumstances and responsibilities and get a 4.2 and 4.4 for junior semesters. Here's my resume</p>

<p>3.6 weighted (I go to Plano one of the hardest school districts in Texas)
33 ACT
1900 SAT
4 years top orchestra(by audition)
4 years All Region Violin(By audition)
All state Violinist(by Audition)
North Texas Youth Orchestra Principal Violinist
Secretary and President of Orchestra (senior yr)
200 hrs of volunteer service
Big Brother and Big Sisters volunteer
Church Praise Band for 9th and 10th grade
Church orchestra conductor for 3 yrs (10-12)
2 jobs during highschool yrs ( baseball umpire and cashier)
SAT II:
US history: 780 French: 750 Korean: 780 (not native speaker, but parents are)
I have taken 9 AP courses and have progressively done well
I want to major in international relations...hopefully i have i better chance since it isnt the business school rite?</p>

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<p>Your ACT is much better than your SAT, so that could help. You are also apparently first generation which is a plus. Hopefully, you can/did write about your challenging circumstances in your essay C. Your music is impressive, too. Depending on the demand for the college you chose, you may be accepted. Good luck!!</p>

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<p>Are you considered to be an international student? And what major are you applying to?</p>

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<p>No im just applying to be an international relations major</p>

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<p>If you are not accepted, something is wrong with the process. Best wishes!!!</p>

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<p>It’s always hard to tell with admissions at UT for non-auto admits if they will get in…but looking at all you went through, with your situation, and still performing reasonably well in school, then there is something UT Admissions needs to improve on in selecting students if you don’t get in. As for now, you should be very proud of all you accomplished despite your setbacks. </p>

<p>Best of luck! :D</p>