Longhorn In Distress

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I was recently admitted to UT-Austin after completing my CAP Program at UTSA and will be an Economics major at UT Austin Fall 09. I want to attend McCombs for business (accounting) but after reading some of the threads on this forum Iv'e been thinking twice about everything (I was rejected the first time from McCombs).</p>

<p>My main concern is that going into my Sophomore year, if I'm unable to get into McCombs I'll have nowhere to go in order to pursue business. Iv'e been looking into A&M but they require a few core business classes (i.g. Accounting I, Finance, etc) which I doubt I will be allowed to take at UT. I can go to UofH in Houston but I would like to attend a top business school (or at least a solid one).</p>

<p>What I'm looking for is just some advice from you guys as to what I should consider or any tips you have for me, it would be greatly apperciated.</p>

<p>I finished my CAP Program with an overall 3.7 GPA (non-CAP GPA) and I completed the IS and Macro course at UTSA but didn't place into Pre-Cal so I had to take College Algebra(which I only get a credit for and doesn't count toward my GPA) and then Pre-Cal in the Spring.</p>

<p>Anyways, going into UT I will need to complete Microeconomics and Calc I & II in order to meet the requirements. What concerns me is that my math skills are not strong but I believe I can do well since I took it in high school (non-AP Calculus). </p>

<p>With the recent switch to =/- grading and with so many people telling me that Calc is very, very tough at UT, I'm thinking about taking it at ACC...is this a good idea?</p>

<p>Also, with business you need strong math skills (which I don't have) but I have a fairly solid background in English and History, which are my strengths...are there any majors you guys might recommend looking into?</p>

<p>Lastly, how do I know which advisor is assigned to me, I'm going to attend an orientation on July 6th but I want to know who I will be assigned to in advanced so I can speak with him or her about my concerns.</p>

<p>I know this is a lot but any help would be greatly apperciated! Thanks in adavanced!</p>

<p>Hook em' :)</p>

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<p>ACC for calculus is an option. Remember that you will still need to complete at least 24 hours at UT to transfer. Don’t be too afraid though. You’ve done well at the college level with a 3.7. You’ve learned how to learn which puts you in great shape. Keep your focus and you’ll be fine. If you do chose to do calculus at UT, don’t let the economics advisor put you in 408 C and D. Take the K, L, M route instead since it will be slower paced and you’ll be better able to master the material as you progress. For McCombs you won’t even need 408M but the economics degree does. </p>

<p>I don’t know who your advisor is or how to find out. Sorry.</p>

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<p>dont sweat mccombs…</p>

<p>UT econ major will work just fine in business</p>

<p>although if you want to be an accountant…why dont you consider UH?</p>

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<p>I can consider UofH, in fact my cousin went there and was instantly recruited by KPMG and she did “beat out” students from A&M, UT, etc. however, McCombs has been my goal since entering college and I’m going to try as hard as I can in order to get in.</p>

<p>My only concern is is that if I go through the K, L, M calculus route will I be able to finish it in a year with Calc II? Also, when I was searching for classes they only had the Integral & Multivariable Calc classes offered.</p>

<p>Thanks for your advice guys!</p>

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<p>You could take the K calculus at ACC during the 2nd summer session and then the L and M at UT in the fall and spring.</p>