<p>Hi everyone,
I am considering either going to UH or HCC for my freshman year of college and then planning to transfer to UT the following year. I know that UH, being a 4 year university, receives more recognition than a community college like HCC, but will going to UH dramatically increase my chances of getting into UT as a transfer student, or is it about the same at both schools? Also since UT requires a minimum of 30 transferable credit hours, how should I choose my courses freshman year if I have some high school AP credits I want to use. Should I use them my sophomore year and choose some other classes next year?</p>
<p>Thanks for the time guys. I'll appreciate any help!</p>
<p>UT is extra anal about having all the prereqs does. I think if you have a high GPA and all the prereqs done for your major, it doesn’t matter whether you go to HCC or UH. HCC will probably be a millions times easier. If you go there, make sure to pull a 4.0. UH is underrated in my opinion. It’s not a cakewalk. The difficulty of the classes is comparable to many tier one schools, so keep that in mind if you decide UH.</p>
<p>I don’t know about the AP credits. I’d say your shot is the same at both schools. I’d call or email a transfer admissions counselor at UT to get more definitive info. I personally went to UH because I got a nice scholarship, but it’s really not the school for me.</p>
<p>Thanks happydk. Hey just wondering. Could you tell me how many classes you took for your year at UH (which was your freshman year right?) Because I’ve begun to wonder how hard it would be to maintain 30 credits worth of classes in one year. Is that what you did? Thanks</p>
<p>Could you tell me what major you’re applying to? Everyone I’ve talked to, as well as everything I’ve read, basically points to the College of Liberal Arts at UT being the easiest to get into. Having a 3.5 GPA from any University will basically get you in as long as you’re in-state.</p>
<p>i applied as a transfer to UT liberal arts with a 4.0 and was accepted (i’m not at UT but rice, tho). the chances vary according to which UT college you’re applying to. going to a CC will allow you to square off UT’s core (DO THIS). i wouldn’t even bother with tackling your major classes at a CC, just get rid of the core</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies. GodricGryffindor, yes I’m a senior and I am applying for a major in engineering, which I’m pretty sure will require a much higher GPA and maybe even more classes? I want to get rid of my core classes at UH too but will have to also consider what classes I need to replace for my AP credited classes, like eng. comp, u.s history, eco, and gov. Of course I don’t want to just take random classes in order to meet the UT transfer requirement, so I need to look into what classes I can/ should take. </p>
<p>Anymore advice would be appreciated =D Thanks guys!</p>
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<p>All that’s left is to pick what school you should go to. Though the ultimate decision is up to you, I think UH would be the better choice because it is a University and the courses would be much more rigorous, and this would look favorably upon you when transferring. During this time, you can retake your SAT if you want to, as well as take any required SAT II’s for the Engineering school.</p>
<p>Sorry for the late reply.
I was at UH for two years.
12 to 15 hours a semester should be fine.
You could always take some classes at a cc at the same time plus summer school.
Research the coursework and professor before signing up for classes, and you should be able to get a feel for the class.</p>