Transferring from NJIT

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I was just wondering how difficult it would be to transfer from NJIT to NYU or UT-Austin. Due to issues with FAFSA and my application for permanent residency, I was unable to even think about attending these schools. I am an Honors student right now, and I have a 3.5 GPA. I am not planning on transferring out until all the issues with residency are over (hopefully by next year :) ), but I just wanted to know if transfers are doable and how difficult they are. If more information is needed I can provide it.</p>

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<p>What major at UT Austin and how many hours do you have completed?</p>

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<p>i am studying computer science and business, but I want to apply to UT austin for business. I am still in first semester at NJIT</p>

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<p>The Optimist…by any chance does your username refer to the sailboat? haha</p>

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<p>Honestly, with that GPA, I don’t see UT being likely for that major. McCombs is extremely competitive, partly because of our top 10% law, and being OOS just adds to that. Even international applicants (which I think you could be considered until your residency is straightened out) are coming in with much higher GPAs (3.8+), both as freshman (above 4.0) and CC transfers. </p>

<p>Just to help shed some light on this: McCombs doesn’t take Spring applicants, so the figures that have been published for Fall applications is that about 900 spots go to the automatic Freshman admits in the top 1-2% of their HS in TX (sometimes they get down into the top 5 if there is space) and that accounts for about 75% of that incoming class. The remaining 25%, roughly 300 students are filled with remaining TX top 10% ranked students, outstanding OOS and international students, and some transfers both internal and external.</p>

<p>Now, if your GPA comes up a bit, and you remain in Honors and get involved in some related groups/ECs, you could apply once you’ve hit the required 30 hours for transfer. I think there is a chance, just not a big one. However, I will say that starting with Fall 2011, UT will be looking at admitting only the top 8% automatically to try to free up space for OOS and transfers that are currently very limited right now. Increasing the school’s diversity is a major focus, and that might translate into more chances for getting into McCombs, although they haven’t made any statements about if and how this change will affect their admitting processes.</p>