McCombs external transfer from ACC: is there any hope?

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I'm seeking advice on applying to McCombs as an external transfer. I'm currently enrolled at Austin Community College, my goal is to transfer for Fall 2013. I checked out the admissions stats and am a bit weary about getting in. </p>

<p>My GPA is pretty decent, I have a 3.87. I also have a significant amount of transferring course work, I'm approaching 60 or more credits. I read that the cutoff is 90 or more for McCombs, but have also heard that 45 or more is frowned upon. </p>

<p>Another concern is that I'm a non-traditional college student, meaning that I'm a bit older (in my early 30s). I'm not the picture perfect fresh out of high school college applicant. I've had to take the CC route, but have been successful thus far. I've also worked for a few Fortune 500 companies in the interim.</p>

<p>Also, is it recommended to take the science based Calculus rather than the Business Calculus sequence? Logic tells me that Business Calculus makes sense for a business degree. ACC requires two semesters or Trig and Precalculus before taking scientific Calculus. Taking two semesters of prereqs is something that I'd like to avoid. </p>

<p>Any feedback is great, I'm open to brutal honesty. :)</p>

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<p>The CC sequence for Business Calculus is M 1425/1476 at ACC. The completed sequence transfers as M 403K/L and fulfills the BBA requirement for McCombs as cited here: [External</a> Transfer: Getting Admitted | McCombs School of Business | The University of Texas at Austin](<a href=“http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/BBA/Prospective/Admission/External-Transfer.aspx#tab-pane2]External”>http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/BBA/Prospective/Admission/External-Transfer.aspx#tab-pane2)
UT course transfer equivalency: [UT</a> ATE System - Query by Other College’s Course](<a href=“UT ATE System”>UT ATE System)
Business Calculus will have some math prerequisites as well so you will need to check that with ACC.</p>

<p>McCombs is pretty firm on a transfer candidate having less than 90 hours, but I have not heard about more than 45 hours being frowned upon. Just be careful not to “trip” the 90 hour limit. I would think your work experience would be a plus and your age should not be an issue. There is an essay section in UT’s application for “special circumstances” where you could describe your work/life journey. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much for the feedback. I will check out the UT ATE System and the other links you’ve provided as well. Good to know I can use the essay to share my “real world” experience. I sometimes feel very out of place in class with a room full of 18-22 year olds. Better late than never I suppose. :slight_smile: </p>

<p>I’m taking College Algebra this summer and am doing well. I believe that’s the only required prereq for Business Calculus. I’ll check with an academic counselor to be sure. ACC is pretty strict with their prereqs.</p>

<p>Have an amazing weekend :wink:
Cheers!</p>