<p>Hi. I am a white male in NYC, and I was wondering if University of Texas at Austin is really hard to get into out of state. I have an ok GPA. (Our school doesn't calculate GPAs, but I did it online and mine is a 3.52), and my sat scores are really good (2210- 750 reading, 720 math, 740 writing). Also I go to a really good private school in NYC, so what sort of chance do I have at Texas, just based of that information? </p>
<p>Some additional stuff(just a little bit)
- 3 Sport Varsity athlete, Cross Country, Indoor Track, and Baseball(4 years varsity on that).
- Summer paid internship at a hospital.
- Bunch of clubs.
- Sat IIs, 690 Math 1, 760 History.</p>
<p>UT doesnt focus as much on GPA as it does rank(unless school does not rank). You might get into the school itself but maybe not into your major. I.E for business kids not inside the top 3-4% of class dont get in and for engineering kids not inside top 7% or so dont get in but still might get into the college. OOS is a bit difficult i think 90% of kids come from instate. So if you have a high rank then you should get into your major otherwise id say its a reach.</p>
<p>I think it will be hard for you. Your GPA is on the low end for accepted OOS students. But - it’s not you that’s the problem, it’s the fact that 90% of students are from Texas. </p>
<p>The fact that you’ll be applying just for the liberal arts college does help you. </p>
<p>Just a question though, why exactly do you want to go to UT? Yes, Austin is a fantastic city, but I have maybe 50+ friends who go there (I went to HS in Texas) and many say the academics aren’t what they expected. UT Austin is good for engineering and business, but isn’t as impressive as some other publics in many other fields. There are better publics out there.</p>
<p>By law, Texas public schools must admit any in state student in the top 10% of their class. Last year, 92% of UT’s student body was in the Top 10%, leaving the remaining 8% for in state and out of state students. Admissions are usually in favor for in-state students. This year, an even higher percentage of students are expected to be automatically admitted into UT.</p>
<p>The 10% rule for UT Austin was just modified. The house just passed a bill for the upcoming year (class of 2010) automatic entry is now only top 8%.</p>
<p>Txsparky, when did this pass? How did you hear about it? </p>
<p>It’s about time they did that to give other kids, many far more qualified but not in the top 10% at their rigorous high school, a chance to attend UT and A&M.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info, txsparky, didn’t know about the rule change! This will help the overcrowding but is not going to improve the overall student body quality at UT. I know so many brilliant people who at my high school were in the top 12 or so % and are now going to places like Rice, USC, Dartmouth and schools of the sort. Didn’t get into UT because they didn’t pick easy classes…</p>
<p>Hi, I am an IB student from Norway. UT Austin is one of my choices as that I am planning to do mechanical engineering. I was just wondering if anyone could give me any prediction to whether i will get accpected.
My current IB predicted grade: About 41 points
My strengths: Math and Science subjects
SAT Score: 2190 (800 math)
I am one of the five best high school math students in the country, as I am representing Norway in an international math competiton in November.
Also played the violin for 10 years and not too bad at it.</p>
<p>Anyone know if i can get it? I know the out of state accpetance is like 5% so…</p>