should I apply to UT austin

deadline is Dec 1 for fall of 2017 and I am a little discouraged by the automatic admission of 7% only. I know il be top 10% once graduating but I am 14% in my Junior year, and i have a gpa of 4.1. I take an emt certified program thats offered by my school and I am really interested in the Medical field. But I am so afraid of not being accepted at UT Austin. Should I apply?

A wise man once said, if you don’t apply, you can’t be accepted. Don’t let fear dissuade you from trying.

What are your test scores?

1080/1600 I can’t get them higher

1080/1600 I can’t get them higher

Ah, gotcha.

Well, I think it’s like a lot of life. There are things you can always try for and hope for–that is one of the fundamental things that keeps us all going and pushing forward. But keep sight of your goal and not just the immediate steps.

But then have some backup plans you would be happy with.

I see you want to “be in the medical field”…what does that mean to you right now? MD. OT. PT, RN, NP, PA?? There are lots of ways to work towards those goals.

What is your budget and where else have you considered?