Does applying for spring admission as a Freshman reduce admission chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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My daughter is homeschooled, so her application will be holistic review. She is considering a gap semester. Are there any drawbacks to applying for spring admission? Perks? She’s applying for liberal arts, with a number of majors she could choose from, namely several languages and linguistics.

Thanks

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I think it’s easier to get accepted for spring admission if she is applying as an incoming freshman. If she takes classes at community college, she’s considered a transfer student. A friend’s daughter graduated early and applied to UT. They weren’t confident she would be accepted for traditional fall admission, but she was accepted at UT for spring 2018.