I'm foreign, please chance me for UT Austin and Texas A&M. Really need some advice, thank you.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>So we moved to the U.S about 4 years ago and we came to Houston b/c our family lived here. I started as a Freshman in Spring High School and that was my first school and grade level in the United States. The thing is that when I came here, I didn't know anything about the school system and they basically screwed me over by giving me all regular classes in my freshman year and most in my sophomore year. I had to find everything on my own and I hope it's not too late. I currently have a 3.8/4.0 weighted GPA and a 4.7/5.0 unweighted GPA because I took 2 DC classes and all pre-ap classes except Spanish this year.</p>

<p>I really want to attend UT-Austin or Texas A&M, UT in my first choice but I doubt I’ll make into top 7% :( </p>

<p>My stats (As of 11th grade): Unweighted GPA: 3.8/4.0, Weighted GPA: 4.75/5.0
Rank: 91/766, 11.8% (I was in top 17% in my sophomore year and brought it to 11.8% in my current junior year.)
Took US History and English 3 Dual Credit, a lot of Pre-Ap classes and planning to take 2 AP and 2 DC classes next year, which will be my senior year.
Started working this year, 15/20 hours per week, planning to continue work and maybe increase hours to 25/30.</p>

<p>Extracurricular activities:<br>
• Accountant for Multi-Cultural Club, 3 years
• NHS
• Member of Student Council
• Ambassador of our school’s S.T.E.M academy
• Member of Science Club
Not a lot of volunteer work because I don’t have a car and my parents are busy with work etc.
Got my name in school’s Honor Roll about 5+. Received two certificates for good academic performance. (If that counts.)</p>

<p>I don’t think I will have a good SAT, around 1500-1600 maybe 1700. (Not that good of a test taker ;().
Aiming for 27+ in ACT. </p>

<p>I think that if I keep doing good, by my senior year, I can be in top 10% and get auto-admit to A&M which I really want. I really wanted to attend UT but I don’t think that will happen. </p>

<p>My major will be Engineering, have not decided for the specific field yet but leaning towards Petroleum because I do live in Texas and earning a degree from A&M or UT will also be a bonus. Not 100% sure on the major specific but it will be a field in engineering. Please let me know your thoughts on my stats and every opinion and advice is appreciated, really looking for some help here.</p>

<p>Thank you all!!</p>

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<p>I’m very familiar with UT and A&M and think you have a shot at both. Your class rank and ECs are right on target. I would just really encourage you to study for the SAT and try to kill it (UT is especially persnickety about standardized test scores and A&M is quickly becoming more and more selective). That’s really going to be a top deciding factor. I used the College Board prep book and would highly recommend it. Also, I would encourage you to use the fact that you weren’t born in the US to your advantage. Different is good. Use it in your essays if applicable. Hope I helped! Gig 'em! </p>

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<p>@livy5loo Thanks you so much, I really need some motivation and hope right now, im not the type of person that gives up and what you said really helped me out. Thanks again and i will try my best. </p>

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<p>Bump…</p>

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<p>As stated, test scores are very important. Study! </p>