Under Review for Engineering (What if I don't get accepted? What do I do in my situation?)

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I’m currently a senior in high school. I’m ranked 16 out of 410 in my class. My ACT score was a 21 not really happy about it but I made the mistake of waiting till my senior year to test. I took my SAT as well but my scores are going to be released way passed the deadline. I applied to UT Austin, Texas A&M and Houston. I got accepted to each of them. My decision is between Austin and A&M. Sadly I’m taking Pre-Cal this year. I’m a little embarrassed to be honest. For UT Austin I need a Calculus credit to even be considered for Engineering. They gave me a few options regarding what I could do and one of them was to take the ALEKS test. This is the first time I’ve heard of it. Would it increase my chances if I take it and score good? I am currently under review for A&M engineering. The recruiter that went to my school told me to apply she said you never know, but my confidence is starting to go down. The major I chose was Aerospace Engineering. Are my chances good? If not what do I do if I don’t get accepted. Is that the end or is there hope?

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You do not need calculus to be admitted to UT Austin engineering. You just need to be ready for calculus.
http://www.engr.utexas.edu/undergraduate/admissions/calculus

Note that Texas A&M admits to a pre-engineering program. You must compete by college GPA to enter your desired engineering major later.
https://engineering.tamu.edu/28784.aspx

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It says I must submit it before the official admission application deadline. I have until June 1st to accept admission. Is it talking about that deadline. This is for UT Austin. And thank you so much for replying!

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Was your SAT or ACT math score above the stated threshold? If not, can you take the ALEKS test soon, or retry the SAT or ACT?

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I still haven’t received my SAT score my ACT was not, and I can take the ALEKS test is it best to take it right now? I don’t know about the SAT or ACT they already reviewed my application.

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Call the phone number on the web page to find out what you can do.

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Engineering is very competitive at both UT and TAMU. However, no one gets rejected early and scores received by the end of December will get consideration. For UT:

It’s technically past the deadline to use ALEKS to meet the requirement but since they accept December SAT/ACT scores, perhaps they will accept a December ALEKS score.

If you don’t get your major you will be asked to choose from among open majors at the end of the application cycle.