<p>This probably could have gone in the transfer thread, but who better to ask than UT people?
I plan on applying to UT this year as a transfer, and I know that UT has a such a high volume of kids, and doesn't tend to take alot of OOS kids (I'm in MN right now). Is there ANYTHING that can help a transfer kid stand out from all the others? I desperately want to go to UT, it was my first choice as a freshman, but problems arose last year. If anyone who was admitted (freshman or transfer) could tell me some of their stats/extracurriculars, it would help me out alot (no I'm not asking for a "chance me", I just want to see if I can offer anything others already haven't and compare to see if I even have a chance lol).
Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>I’m in the same boat! Would like to hear an answer to that as well. I’m a texas resident with a 4.0 from a community college, but my ECs are weak! How much does UT pay attention to work, ECs, honors, for transfer students? I hope not much! My high school and college GPA are perfect, but I don’t have much to offer aside from that. lol. Oh yeah i’m applying to the engineering school :). </p>
<p>Anyways Silly, I have heard that GPA is by far the most important thing, so keep it high! Are you applying for fall '10? GOOD LUCK!!!</p>
<p>Transfer is like 95% your GPA. Really.</p>
<p>Yeah I don’t think they even look at EC’s unless you are boarderline. If your GPA is high 3.7+, then it shouldn’t be a problem to not have any EC’s. I woudn’t waste your time putting it on your app.</p>
<p>MIT2014, what major are you applying to? PM me your GPA and classes taken (with what grade you got in each class) and I can give you a rough estimate on whether you will be accepted or not. I was accepted as an engineering transfer for this fall so, I could hopefuly help a bit. I could also give you some tips on your admissions essays.</p>
<p>“Transfer is like 95% your GPA. Really.”</p>
<p>Second that</p>
<p>“GPA really matters unless you are transferring from …let’s say Harvard or Princeton” – this I was told by one of the UT admission officers. </p>
<p>If you don’t mind posting your classes taken, GPA, extra circulars, go ahead and do so. Also try to get one really good recommendation (coming from a teacher of your intended major is a plus) and what major are you trying to apply to? </p>
<p>I was also a transfer, though in state & into b-school, but I can try to give you a rough estimate from my knowledge. Others will also be able to do the same if they can see your data.</p>
<p>“Transfer is like 95% your GPA. Really.”</p>
<p>That’s really nice to hear because I have good grades and weak extras.</p>
<p>GPA matters most, I honestly think that if I just gave them only my transcript and had no ECs/recs I still would have gotten into McCombs. </p>
<p>But DON’T SLEEP ON the essays! From what I have gathered for the past year essays are the 2nd most important thing they consider. Have good essays and that will make you stand out.</p>
<p>I’m not sure how important essays or ECs are, because I got in with a 3.82 gpa from a university, but I assume if your gpa isn’t that high, then the rest of your application will definitely be scrutinized. Don’t be lazy with any aspect of the application if you have a high gpa, but I have seen ALOT of people get in with a 3.5 gpa +. Check out the latest transfer acceptance thread - you’ll see tons of stats.</p>
<p>@ TMT90: Since you got accepted with a 3.82, how strong was your application/resume/essay? I might have a similar GPA, maybe a little higher with few extras.</p>
<p>leeznon, I had decent extra curriculars, I think my essays were good, no letters of rec, work experience in an insurance firm and retail shop. Of course though I don’t know what UT really thought of my ECs, essays, and the rest, but I think it was mostly my gpa that pulled me in.</p>
<p>Agree to what TMT90 said above</p>
<p>Applied to McCombs b-school as a transfer with 32 credits
GPA: 3.87</p>
<p>Courses (10): Calculus I, Calculus II, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, BCIS/MIS, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Sociology, Speech, English. </p>
<p>*Notice that McCombs school of business wants its students to complete as many of the 5 indicator courses (the first five that I listed). </p>
<p>Check with your school which courses they recommend students to have taken before transfer (call them). </p>
<p>Extracurricular: 2 page detailed resume listing Activities, Accomplishments, Jobs/Volunteer & experiences. Although very few leadership positions, there were a lot of activities (such as clubs & volunteer experience). If you have time, go complete 200-300 or as many volunteer hours as you can and record them. </p>
<p>Essays: mild. average but not very impressive (used the same ones from last year when I applied as a senior and got denied…little bit shift though) but answered the question. </p>
<p>Recommendation: 1 good one from an accounting teacher (since I was applying to B-school). If you are applying for Fall 2010, make sure you pick a teacher and maintain good student-teacher relationship. Sometimes when all things are constant, a recommendation might make a difference. </p>
<p>Not a lot of things you have to worry about as a transfer.
- Keep your GPA as close to 4.0 as possible (VERY! Important for transfer students).
- Take as many of the recommend/indicator courses for transfer students for that school
- Work on essays and get them revised 10 times.
- Involve in activities/extracurricular only if it doesn’t hurt GPA or takes away essay-revising time.
- Ask a teacher for a recommendation (not your favorite one but the one who likes you the most overall). Give her a $25 gift card or something valuable month or two before recommendation.</p>
<p>& don’t be late on Financial aid & housing apps.</p>