External Transfer or Internal Transfer

Applying to College
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<li>By Spring will have 30+ hrs at ACC. </li>
<li>4.0 gpa</li>
<li>want to transfer into entry level Computer Science, College of Natural Sciences
-Essays look good.</li>
<li>not many extracurricular activities</li>
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<p>Full disclosure: I am declaring Academic Fresh Start to erase a bad stretch of school from 10yrs ago when I was to young to appreciate the opportunity. Thank you Texas! </p>

<p>My issue is that to transfer externally into entry level CS you must have at least part of your Calculus classes complete. I have only taken precal and want to transfer as soon as possible. </p>

<p>I would rather take my calculus classes at UT instead of ACC, higher quality teachers, no offense to ACC. </p>

<p>Should I transfer as a general studies major then try to transfer internally. A counselor told me that they do not recommend it because internal transfers are VERY competitive. I'm not so sure that external transfers would be any less competitive. </p>

<p>So, is it more difficult to transfer internally after your in as a general studies major or more difficult to transfer externally directly into an entry level CS? For that matter is it easier to get in to UT as a general studies major?</p>

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<p>Try posting this question in the UT forum under Colleges.</p>

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<p>I’d listen to the adviser. It is safer to transfer directly in. It is very likely harder once you are in, as the college may manage enrollment that way–I’m no expert on that college, but the adviser is likely to be. What’s plan B if you don’t get the internal transfer? Taking basic calculus coursework is likely to be rather similar wherever you are taking it. Good luck with perusing your education.</p>