<p>I was selected to participate in UT's Freshman Research Initiative program through the College of Natural Sciences. I'm looking for some input so I can be sure this is what I want to do. How tough was it to take calculus, biology & chemistry at the same time? Seeking the pros & cons to make decision to accept.</p>
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<p>btw-- wasn’t the deadline for responding June 1st?</p>
<p>June 1st is the deadline for early admittance I believe. You can still apply at orientation if I’m not mistaken (which I probably am).</p>
<p>Actually, I think you are right. I had forgotten that students could sign up at orientation.</p>
<p>Getting into the program was very unexpected. I actually applied to be in TIP, but when I got the letter notifying me that I was accepted into that particular program, I also received another letter informing me that I am one of 60 admitted to FRI. So I didn’t fill out a separate application other than for TIP. I really hadn’t given FRI any thought, but now I’m kind of excited about it and concerned about the course load at the same time. I’m supposed to accept or decline after a FRI meeting at orientation. Anyone out there been in the program? Or do either of you know anyone who has participated? Wishing you both the best and hope you get in the program.</p>
<p>I know a number of people in the program. They’re smart kids who are excited about the opportunity. Calc/bio/chem is a common combination for many natural science majors/pre-med and the like. Lots of people do those 3 classes at the same time regardless of whether or not they’re in FRI. I think at the meeting you’ll end up seeing what the program is really all about and if it suits your goals. In which case, it will become obvious to you whether or not you want to accept. Best of luck!</p>
<p>It really depends on your background, I took those three and didn’t have a problem.</p>
<p>By the way – FRI is a great program, so congratulations on getting in.</p>
<p>Hi I really wanted to get into FRI, and I am in the process of applying…</p>
<p>do i have a chance to make it before i go to orientation?</p>
<p>here are my stats:</p>
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SAT: 1950
EC: 450+ hours in medical field
Clubs: NHS, NTHS, youth fellowship, mexico mission project, habitat for humanity, decathalon, student council</p>
<p>For those of you who havnt appied for FRI and want to be part of the program: Yes, you can apply AT orientation. You will go to an Undergraduate Rearch seminar and the lady will tell you how to apply and you need to submit the by 9:00 p.m. on the same day…yeah i had to fill out the application on a computer in less than 1 hour, but they dont really expect essay-type responses. As long as you show interest and seem like a good applicant, they will accept you.</p>
<p>I applied last night and got accepted this morning, although they did not have a seat for me in my top choice FIG (apparently they think I am more of a math/physics person while my major is clearly biological sciences…) The bottom line is, I am accepted into FRI and i can conduct research as a freshman.</p>
<p>As far as the work load goes…dont think it’ll be that bad.</p>
<p>do you need any teacher recommendations…or is filling out the applications enough?</p>
<p>my session is next week, and im thinking about applying now…</p>
<p>also what are research FIGS and do i pick one??</p>
<p>My son did not submit any recommendations and he was admitted to the FRI.<br>
There is an option to have a teacher recommend you to the program, but I believe the date for that has passed.</p>
<p>I believe the only way to enter FRI for the upcoming academic year is through orientation, either through straight application or FiG.</p>