<p>i have a 6.24 gpa, not sure what that is on the 4.0 scale, a 1200/1700 SAT, 28 ACT, good extra curriculars, lots of work experience including working full time, community service, and three good recommendations. I am in the top 14% of my class and attend one of the most competitive high schools in the state and am very scared the top ten percent law is going to keep me out. what do you think my chances are? what were your credentials? thanks!</p>
<p>are you in state? How are your classes weighted?</p>
<p>yes i am in-state, classes are weighted as follows:
7 points for an A in an advanced class
6 points for an A in a regular class or B in advanced class
5 points for a B in a regular class</p>
<p>Moved from probably the worst school in Texas to one of the best, which really really hurt my class rank. Hoping they'll take that into consideration.</p>
<p>No they will not take it into consideration.</p>
<p>Your rank and SAT scores will be plugged into a formula and used to determine a "projected GPA." This will be graphed alongside your Essay scores and resume ranking, and they will determine from this who is qualified.</p>
<p>Had you stayed at the worse school, you likely would have received even FURTHER extra points. Going to a good school ends up hurting you.</p>
<p>Check out the thread "how UT selects non-top ten students" below for more info.</p>
<p>1200 and top 14% are slightly below average for non-top ten students. The average for non-top ten students is 1250, but that means half are below that.</p>
<p>I'd say you are borderline on academics. If your essays were stellar and UT agrees with your self-appraisal of your personal achievement, you will be offered admission.</p>
<p>What are the mean SAT scores for the top 10%?</p>
<p>Basically, it's 1200 for top ten, 1250 for not top ten Texas, and 1300 OOS.</p>
<p>Those may be off by about 1020 points, but that's basically the ranges.</p>
<p>If you live in-state are are rejected, check out University</a> of Texas Admissions Process :: Home.</p>
<p>"A 2006 study by Princeton University researchers in the Journal of Higher Education found no evidence to support the brain drain anecdotes. Almost invariably, the study noted, students in the top 11 percent to 20 percent of their class who specified either UT or A&M as their top choice enrolled there the following fall. Most students who enroll in out-of-state universities do so by choice, not because of the top 10 percent program."</p>
<p>TerBeek:</a> Texas should keep the top 10% admissions rule</p>
<p>i read that article too and im skeptical. I would be forced to go out of state if i could afford it, but most kids cant. with about 80% of admissions going to top ten percent kids or oos kids, it just doesn't seem possible that an "invariable amount" could have enrolled at UT.</p>