O.O.S student applied. Lets hope I get lucky!

Colleges & Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Well I'll give an overall background of myself and what my stats are looking like.</p>

<p>Well I go to a community college in Connecticut majoring in Nuclear Engineering Technology that is ABET accredited. Currently without this semester's grades, I have a 3.54 GPA. In high school, I graduated 3rd in my class.</p>

<p>Some awards that I have won:
Six Sigma Advanced Blue Belt certified (2011)
Dominion scholarship (2010-Present)
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society member (2010-Present)
Magna Cum Laude (2010)
Member and Secretary of the National Honor Society (2008-2010)
Perfect attendance (2006-2010)
Winchester Memorial scholarship (2010)
SkillsUSA Leadership (2008)</p>

<p>I was a volunteer for the Red Cross in high school and contributed only about 80 hours worth of community service because I was already working.</p>

<p>My required essays are short and to the point. One of the optional essays about hardships was a perfect topic for me. Since I was 16, I was deemed an unaccompanied youth and have been living on my own without support. I was able to graduate 3rd in my class, 4 years of perfect attendance, and other awards while dealing with the stress and emotions of not having support and "house surfing."</p>

<p>I'm currently employed by Dominion, which operates a nuclear power plant in Connecticut where I am employed as a Nuclear Technical Specialist. Before this position, I was on a paid internship in the engineering department because of my scholarship and was hired shortly after the internship period was over. I've been employed as a full time and part time employee since I was 16. (Only 3 years)</p>

<p>I don't have much at my disposal at a "great chance" of being accepted to the University of Texas at Austin since I don't have the 3.7-4.0 GPA and that I am an out of state student. Hopefully that my optional essay and work experience will help me out here.</p>

<p>I was auto-accepted into Texas Tech without even having to submit my final semester grades which I thought was strange. My other two college applications are still on hold because they want my final semester grades. Really hoping for the UT acceptance though.</p>

<p>Well that's a pretty good explanation of what I'm all about and hopefully I may get lucky!</p>

<p>Best of luck to everyone!</p>

<p>(What chances might you think I have of being accepted?)</p>

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<p>Anyone have an idea what my chance might be?</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, transferring into the Cockrell School of Engineering is extremely competitive. As you said, most transfer students have about a 3.8 to 3.9 GPA. The only people who have no chance are the people who don’t apply, so I definitely think you have a shot for sure. </p>

<p>BTW - not to dwell on your hardships, but what do you mean you’re an “unaccompanied youth” living on your own?</p>

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<p>Well I already applied so I was wondering what those chances could have been. After I applied, I started reading more and more about how selective it was for OOS and I was like…Either this was an expensive mistake or I’ll be beyond happy if I got accepted with my credentials.</p>

<p>But to answer/give insight from your question regarding my status, it basically means that I wasn’t in physical custody of parents or a legal guardian. I was considered “homeless” provided that I didn’t have a consistent housing establishment.</p>

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<p>Yea, Cockrell is one of the top 6 or 7 engineering schools in the country. </p>

<p>What other schools did you apply to?</p>

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<p>Total, I applied to Ohio State University, University of Connecticut, Texas Tech, and then University of Texas.</p>

<p>UCONN and OSU changed both my statuses a week after I applied to “Need grades through 12/11.” Kind of seems like I might have a chance at OSU but I half arsed my application to UCONN because I was tired of writing essays so I gave them a short and simple 1 paragraph response.</p>

<p>Tech accepted me asap. I read around and realized it was no feat being accepted there.</p>

<p>U.T I guess I could consider my “Reach” school. I hate now that I’ve applied, I keep doubting myself and getting all worked up because of the stupid application fee.</p>

<p>If I got accepted into UT and OSU… I’m going to have a huge debate.</p>

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<p>Yea, anyone can get into Texas Tech; it’s not competitive at all. I wouldn’t go there if I were you.</p>

<p>I don’t know anything about UConn or OSU other than that neither of their engineering programs are absolutely stellar. (Although they’re both definitely decent schools)</p>

<p>I wouldn’t get your hopes up about UT - Texas residents get priority and after that, you’ll be competing with people from all over the world.</p>

<p>Good luck wherever you end up!!</p>