for the students who got into McCombs

Colleges & Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>When does UT-Austin tell you if you got into BHP or not? I applied to UT-Austin's McCombs School as an OOS applicant and got in (yay!) but I don't know if I've been accepted into BHP or not...the decisions page doesn't mention it, only that my honors programs applications are complete (I applied to other honors programs aside from BHP too).</p>

<p>Oh, speaking of my acceptance I wasn't top 2 or 3% of my school...I'm actually top 10-15% with a 3.65 GPA but I had good test scores 1510/2310 and good everything else. Most rigorous courseload possible. My school doesn't rank, but I'm proof that rank isn't EVERYTHING even though sometimes it does seem that way.</p>

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<p>Okay, nevermind, an admissions counselor just emailed me back saying the honors programs operate separately apart from admissions...so I'll be waiting impatiently still.</p>

<p>If I get into BHP it just might override any other acceptance I get.</p>

<p>AH that would be absolutely wonderful if I got in...</p>

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<p>LOL Good Luck, hotasice!
BHP is insanely hard but No pressure tho....! :D</p>

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<p>This question is for those who had a BHP interview and/or was accepted into BHP:</p>

<p>When did you receive your UT (not necessarily BHP) acceptance? When did someone call you to do a BHP interview? How long did you wait until you received McCombs' BHP decision--that is, how long after you received UT's decision? Is it crucial to have a BHP interview before becoming accepted? Do all BHP acceptees have interviews?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>I got accepted to McCombs in October. I applied to BHP in November, got an e-mail to schedule an interview in early february, had my interview, and got my acceptance about one week later. If you don't get an interview, your definitely not in. hope this helps. good luck!</p>

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<p>i got in after applying on the feb 1st deadline about 3 weeks after.</p>

<p>33 act</p>

<p>3.9 gpa weighted. no rank at my school.
sports and other extra curriculars but not really any leadership stuff</p>

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<p>how competitive was your school? Are you in State?</p>

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<p>When did you receive your UT (not necessarily BHP) acceptance? oct. 31</p>

<p>When did someone call you to do a BHP interview? nov 28</p>

<p>How long did you wait until you received McCombs' BHP decision--that is, how long after you received UT's decision? december 18</p>

<p>Is it crucial to have a BHP interview before becoming accepted? Do all BHP acceptees have interviews? Yes; yes.</p>

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<p>25/335
2240 SAT
oos</p>

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<p>Thanks again for all those who responded to my BHP questions. I just got my official letter from UT today (not BHP). A little disappointed in the thin acceptance letter (was expecting a big package haha), but still pleased nonetheless. :) Now, I just wait for BHP...</p>

<p>Since a BHP interview precedes a BHP acceptance, I'm anxiously crossing my fingers for a BHP interviewer to call me in March...it seems as if the BHP interview takes place at least 3 weeks after one is accepted into McCombs.</p>

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<p>Can you apply to BHP after you enroll, or attend for a year? I never applied to BHP, but McCombs is definately moving up my list.</p>

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<p>So looks like I'll be getting my BHP interview within a week after all!!! Really hope I don't mess it up.</p>

<p>Does getting an interview mean my chances are good for admission? The BHP website says an alumni interview is "invitation only," so I don't really know what to make of the interview--does BHP call all applicants? Or only promising applicants?</p>

<p>Anyone get a BHP interview but not get accepted to BHP? Eek.</p>

<p>Barrett08: You can definitely apply for BHP sophomore year, and I'm not a UT admissions officer, but I doubt you can get into BHP once you're enrolled as a McCombs freshman. Don't worry though, you got into McCombs! :)</p>

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<p>I looked at a bhp pamphlet i have and for sophomore admissions, there are about 80-120 or so who apply and about a third get into the program. It looks like there are people who select themselves out because the average gpa's for accepted sophomores is 3.9+.</p>

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<p>I just got a letter today. I wasn't really interested in going to school at UT anyways. Here are my stats for reference:</p>

<p>Gender: M
Location: California
College Class Year: 2012
High School: Private
High School Type: sends many grads to top schools</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.71
GPA - Weighted: 4.15
Class Size: 275</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 740
SAT I Critical Reading: 740
SAT I Writing: 790
SAT II U.S. History: 730
SAT II Math Level 2 (IIC): 760
SAT II Spanish: 750</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars: Investing, Peer Support, Admissions Committee
Athletic Status - list sport and your level: Tennis (non-school)
Volunteer/Service Work: Church Soup Kitchen (9-10), Working with blind children in Argentina (11)
Honors and Awards: Honor Roll (9-11), National Merit Commendation (12), AP Scholar (12), Spanish Honors Society (11), Humanitas Community Service Award (9)
College Summer programs: Abroad Program to Spain and Argentina (grades 10, 11)</p>

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<p>Nice SAT scores....Wat was ur rank?</p>

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<p>My school doesn't rank, so I really have no idea. Any guesses as to why I was denied? I'm OOS and my application for BHP was completed on January 7th. I was also never given an interview.</p>

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<p>But are u in for mcCombs even if u were denied for BHP?
your class size is very small....my class size is 1367 LOL</p>

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<p>lol..</p>

<p>ive pretty much accepted the fact that i wont get into mccombs</p>

<p>top 11%, 1220 M+CR</p>

<p>=(</p>

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<p>yea, McCombs is very competitive!
Sorry...</p>

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<p>
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You can definitely apply for BHP sophomore year, and I'm not a UT admissions officer,

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<p>Thanks for letting me know. It is my own fault for not having applied to BHP. I didn't realize UT had a separate app. Any idea the GPA needed to make BHP as a sophmore?</p>