Fall 2015 Transfer - Cockerell Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Hello, I am currently an undergraduate student at a UT satellite school, I will be applying to transfer into UT's college of engineering. Please. Tell me what you think of my chances.</p>

<p>I am applying to aerospace engineering as my first choice, and mechanical engineering as my second.</p>

<p>Fall GPA: 4.0
Estimated Spring GPA: 4.0
Overall College GPA: 4.0</p>

<p>Fall Classes: (16 Hours)
- Calculus I
- General Chemistry I
- Introduction to Literature
- Introduction to American Politics
- Required First Year Exploration Class</p>

<p>Spring Classes: (14 Hours)
- Calculus II
- Engineering Physics I Lab
- Introduction to Texas Politics
- Sociology
- History and Styles of Rock</p>

<p>Other Credits (AP/DualCredit) (41 Hours)
- AP Physics C Mechanics (Engineering Physics I)
- Dual Credit English (WRC 1301 & 1302/Freshman Writing I & II)
- AP US History (US History I & II)
- AP German Language (23 Hours of German Courses)
- AP World History</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
- Formula Society of Automotive Engineers
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics</p>

<p>And</p>

<ul>
<li>4 Years of Band, Section Leader (High School)</li>
<li>Best Buddies (High School)</li>
</ul>

<p>Other:
ACT: 30
High School GPA: 4.3/5
High School Rank: 25%</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I’d say you have a pretty good chance, just make sure you study hard and actually do make a 4.0 for Spring 2015. You have the required classes to be eligible to transfer to engineering (Cal 1 & 2, Engi. Physics 1 w/ Lab), so the most important thing is that you make good grades in those classes. I’m actually in the same situation as you, except I’m applying to ECE. I was a bit worried that I wouldn’t be able to take Calculus 3 before the end of my freshman year, but I talked to an engineering advisor at UT and she explained that while it would good to have classes above the eligible transfer req.'s, they would look more favorably with someone who took only 1 & 2 and made a 4.0 than someone who took all 3 and made say a 3.6. Additionally, write good essays, start them now so you’ll have time to edit/proof-read, and get a recommendation letter from a professor who knows you have done well in their course.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much, I am hoping for the best.</p>

<p>Any other chances would be appreciated!</p>