Transferring from A&M

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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<p>Hey Everyone! I was wondering if someone could perhaps chance me in being admitted into UT. I am currently a freshmen at Texas A&M, and would like to transfer into the College of Liberal Arts with a double major in Government and Economics.
Texas A&M is a great place, and I have met plenty of wonderful people here, however I do not think it is the right place for me. I always dreamed of being a Longhorn, however I was subsequently CAPPED during freshmen admissions. I appreciate everyone helping me! (For College I am looking at either a 3.45 or 3.625 depending on finals)
High School Information and Extracurricular Information</p>

<p>GPA: 3.7907 / 5
SAT 1140/1600
ACT 25/36
Rank 203/706
Top 29% of graduating class of 706 students Graduate, May 2008
Extracurricular Activities
1. Church Youth Group 2005-Present
2. Memorial Hermann Hospital Junior Volunteer Grades: 10-12
3. Football Team Grades: 9-12
4. Academic Decathlon Scholastic Team Grade: 12
-District Champions 2007-2008
-Regional Champions 2007-2008
-Sixth Place at State out of Forty Teams 2007-2008
5. National Honor Society Grades: 10-12
6. Fellowship of Christian Athletes Grades: 9-12
7. Model United Nations Grades: 11-12
8. Future Business Leaders of America Grades: 10-12
9. International Culture Society Grades: 10-12
10. Traditional Eastern Asian Activities Grade: 12
Leadership
1. Church- Youth Council (Activity Committee)
2. Traditional Eastern Asian Activities- Senior Class Representative
3. Model United Nations –President
4. Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Treasurer Grades 10-11
5. Defensive Line Captain Grade 12
Work Experience
- Busboy (06/2007-08/2007)
Volunteer Experience
1 102 hours at Memorial Hermann Hospital Junior Volunteers
2 30 hours at WHAM (West Houston Area Ministries)
3 15 hours at KCM (Katy Christian Ministries)
4 Mexico Mission trip (helped build homes and teach English) 1 week
5 New Orleans Mission trip (helped rebuild and gut homes that were previously inhabitable) 1 week
Abilities/ Attributes
1 Fluent in English, Taiwanese and Mandarin. Partial Knowledge in Spanish
2 Familiar with: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
3 Strong concepts of U.S. History and European History
4 Typing Speed: 60wpm
Honors and Awards
1. National Honor Society
2. Senior Honors
3. Nominated for National Honor Committee </p>

<p>College Extracurricular Activities </p>

<p>Texas A&M University 2008-2009</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities
1. GUIDE (Student Government Activity)
-Mentoring program for Freshmen; Paired up with Upperclassmen
2. AAIV (Asian American Inter-Varsity)
- Campus Christian Fellowship
3. Global Justice
-Promotion of Awareness of Global Injustices both at home and internationally
4. SCONA (Student Council on National Affairs)
-Educating students as well as organizing various programs on certain issues.</p>

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<p>Also I am attempting to transfer in during summer session</p>

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<p>How come Texas A&M wasn't for you?</p>

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<p>I don't know the details of how CAP works but the rest looks promising. I don't believe for transfers they look at anything to do with high school other than to make sure you necessary coursework, such as foreign language. When I was transferring last year, an admissions counselor told me to keep a 3.5 and I'd be in good shape for Liberal Arts. I've met people who got in with as low as a 3.3, so I think GPA wise you are in good shape. Knock yourself out on your finals and good luck!</p>

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<p>You are in good shape, but FYI you seem to have a lot of good extra curricular activities, but you should know that in transfer admissions good ECs mean about as much as like a .01 GPA increase. Meaning they will only take into consideration your ECs if they are trying to choose between people with the same GPA.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much for all the replies everyone! It cheers me up to know that I have a fighting chance of getting in. I have one more question, I talked to their transfer office but their answer still did not answer my question. Anyway, it says that you need 30 hours to transfer to UT. However, I am taking 16 this semester, whilst I have 15 AP credit hours that are completely transferable to UT so am I safe? </p>

<p>Ejovwo- Texas A&M is good, however I do not want to be here for four years. College Station to me is okay, I love Austin's environment much more. In addition UT's economics department as well as Government department is better than A&M. (Although I have to say that A&M's Alumni connection is amazing) I always wanted to go to UT ever since I moved to Texas, however I do not regret not taking up the CAP offer. Aggieland is a great place for some people, its just not for me.</p>

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<p>Oh,thats cool.Thanks for answering my question. Good luck with everything. It seems like you have a good chance.:)</p>

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<p>BlueBDS, glad to see you are considering UT-Austin. I agree with you 100% about the academics at UT. I really hope you get in. You will absolutely LOVE Austin!</p>