Help with Admission to UT

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Hey guys, I'm african american female (parents were born in Africa)
I have a 3.5 gpa
I've taken 7 AP classes an Honors Psychology class and 14 college prep classes dring high school mostly B's and C's a couple of A's</p>

<p>I've taken the SAT once and I got a 1860. 710 CR, 520 M (I know:(), 630 W
I've also been in Choir (JV and Varsity level) the choirs I've been in won top rating in our region. I also partcipate in UIL competitions as a soloist and receive 1's. Ihave also participated in 2 school musicals (they're huge in our town)</p>

<p>I have also been president of a Nigerian ethnic group for youth for two years. I've also volunteered at my local church for four years as a summer counselor for VBS (Vacation Bible School). And I've also been a volunteer at a library for two years.
I am also a Member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. I'm ranked 200/1008 (top 20%?)
I've also been doing some individual research on the Yoruba, Igbo, and Urhobo tribes of Nigeria for a year.</p>

<p>Do you guys think I have a chance if I write amazing essays and bring my "specialness" up front? I know I don't have the luxury of being in the top ten percent. I am going to write 3 of the four essays on ApplyTexas to help flesh out my application. Does anyone else have any suggestions for me to increase my chances of admission? Should I apply as early as I possibly can?</p>

<p>Any help would be greatly appreciated.:)</p>

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<p>bump.......</p>

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<p>Im guessing that GPA is weighted, because if you only got a couple A's, but mostly B's and some C's your unweighted gpa would be much lower. </p>

<p>I think it's going to be tough for you to get admitted, because of your class rank.</p>

<p>If I were you I would still apply, but look at other colleges you may want to attend. Texas A&M would be a good fit.</p>

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<p>Your Academic Index may be on the low side for admitted students from outside the top 10% but your Personal Achievement Index could be on the high side, so you may be admitted. Write great essays, and in your essays and your application, emphasize your leadership and community service.

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The Personal Achievement Index (PAI)
o Scores on two essays
o Leadership
o Extracurricular Activities
o Awards/honors
o Work experience
o Service to school or community
o Special circumstances:
- Socio-economic status of family
- Single parent home
- Language spoken at home
- Family responsibilities
- Socio-economic status of school attended
- Average SAT/ACT of school attended in relation to student's own SAT/ACT
- Race (addition approved by the UT Board of Regents in 2003)

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<p>thanks so much you guys. i just need a little more depth on increasing my chances.</p>

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<p>Probably the only way now to increase your chance of getting in is if you retake the SAT or take the ACT.
A solid 2000 SAT or 30 ACT would improve your chances greatly.</p>

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<p>If your instate, you will probably get in.</p>

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<p>bump......</p>

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<p>hello..........?</p>

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<p>I think your questions have been answered. Try to take the SAT again and get a beter score. It will raise your chance for admission.</p>

<p>DP</p>