<p>For someone trying to transfer a semester later after being rejected for the present fall semester earlier this year, what should I do for the Statement of Purpose essay (i.e., essay A)? It says on the UT Austin website:</p>
<p>"The statement of purpose will provide an opportunity to explain any extenuating circumstances that you feel could add value to your application. You may also want to explain unique aspects of your academic background or valued experiences you may have had that relate to your academic discipline. The statement of purpose is not meant to be a listing of accomplishments in high school or a record of your participation in school-related activities. Rather, this is your opportunity to address the admission committee directly and to let us know more about you as an individual, in a manner that your transcripts and the other application information cannot convey."</p>
<p>Not much has changed in the half-year or so since I last applied. I was just wondering if anyone else was in this predicament and what they were doing. Anyone else is welcome to give advice as well if they have any.</p>