Please convince me to come to UT Austin!

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Hey Guys,</p>

<p>As the committal date approaches for colleges (May 1st) I find myself in a bit of a rut. Currently I have narrowed my acceptances and my home for the next four years to two schools, Tulane University and The University of Texas at Austin. I am an in-state Texas resident and Tulane is offering me a very generous amount of financial aid that matches my in-state total fees at UT Austin. I have been admitted as a business major to both universities.</p>

<p>Let me throw this out there first, before jumping to conclusions by stating "McCombs! UT without a doubt" and things along those lines I am not planning to enter the business workforce right after my undergraduate. I would like to continue on and go to graduate school. I understand UT has a 100% job placement guarantee policy but I am not looking into getting a job right away. So please hear me out before jumping conclusions.</p>

<p>Comparing the two I looked at various factors that made the two schools on equal stepping stones (without making one the obvious victor): Graduation rates (within four years), internship opportunities, preparation for professional/graduate school, great social atmosphere, great alumni network, and well rounded academics. Some of these factors have been concerning me though in regards to UT Austin: the graduation rate and the preparation for graduate school. </p>

<p>If UT Austin is such an amazing school why is the four year graduation rate just around 55% or so? Also I know a few people that went there and they never got to go to the graduate school they wanted to or they just entered the workforce. Is UT's idea of success just a four year academic run then go work? Or do they stress the importance and preparation of going further in your studies? </p>

<p>Overall I really enjoy the feel of UT and their business department is very impressive, if anyone could give me any insight on my doubts about their preparation towards professional schooling and the mystery behind their graduation rate, the proverbial dead weight will be uplifted from my back and my choice will be clear. Not to mention it would be much obliged.</p>

<p>Thank You</p>

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<p>You are not in business honors at UT, right? If you do not like Tulane, you can transfer to UT and still get in state tuition, but the scholarship at Tulane is a one time opportunity. Give Tulane a try.
(Not the advice you are looking for. Sorry!)</p>

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<p>… but don’t hold the low 4-year graduation rate against UT. (Look at other large state schools and compare.)</p>

<p>There are students who can’t figure out how to afford college and have to drop out.
There are students who were not really prepared for college.
There are students who are working and going to school and working at the same time; for these folks, four years is unrealistic.
Many large state schools have fairly low 4-year graduation rates.</p>

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<p>yeah 4 year graduation is tough ( at least for me, it is taking me five ). I am a wife and mother and veteran so it makes it hard to keep up with 17 hours a semester. Take the age demographics into consideration when looking at stats for each school, older students tend to have other responsibilities than just school. UT has a large mix of older and younger students which affects some of the statistics. If you are wanting to go to grad school right after and where liberal arts then I would say, yes there is a very strong focus on graduate school. Business school I don’t know too much about- however I agree with the other posting take the scholarship and try Tulane out. If you hate it and kept you grads up then transfer to UT.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys but I am hoping to stick it out at that institution instead of transferring… I really need some insight though guys! thanks</p>

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<p>bump? any advice is greatly appreciated</p>

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<p>Well, spt.leonidas … what advice are you hoping to receive? If I say “UT”, do you think “boo” or “yay!” Your reaction to what others are advising should help you determine which way to go. I think you really are in a 6 of one, 1/2 dozen of another type of argumment here. If all else fails, flip a coin.</p>

<p>Best wishes and congrats on having more than one wonderful choice!</p>