does anyone know why when I went to fill out the scholarship application, it stills says my transfer gpa is a 0.0 with 0 credits ? I finished my application 4 days ago, but I submitted my transcript over 20 days ago
did yallās application go into review ?
@utcshopeful MyStatus just says my application is complete. Is it supposed to change?
same here
@stoppingtheworld and @YungManZ I think itās supposed to stay like that for a while. From what Iāve read it wonāt go āinto reviewā until around the middle of March. Thatās because each individual college (in UT) has to get all the applications. To my knowledge there isnāt just one admissions committee, I think it varies from college to college (I might be wrong though).
@hayyu88 I know UT does something specific with AP credits, either they donāt count them at all or only count them towards your credits and donāt count them towards your GPA. My main question is, what is your cumulative GPA? Is it a 3.3 or is it something else. Lastly, you are all over the place, so, I canāt really say. Sorry for the inconclusiveness.
Hi Folks, I applied for UT Austin Transfer ( International). The following are my Stats. What are my chances? fingers crossedā¦ My conerns my CGPA & International studentā¦
- Credits hours - 100+ transfer hours( quarter); 72 credits completed till first year; 100+ till 3rd sem ended in Dec 2017; 24 more semester credits get added by May ( 36 quarter credits)...
- CGPA - 8.6/10 (Around 3.48/4)
- TOEFL - 115/120 4.Currently studying Computer science and Engineering in one of the good Indian universites
- High school CGPA - 10/10 6.Completed lots of computer core courses and knows 6 programming languages ( C,C++,Python,R, Java, html/Scripting) 7.Good EC : Speak international 6 languages, Writer ( Editor of university magazines, in the writing club), play guitar, trained indian classical singer, played basket ball at school level, Organizer of university level Fests(3000+ people), tutored blind school students,
- Doing research in AI & Machine Learning
- Recently joined a Tech startup 10 Have Visa....
Hey everyone! I donāt see many Fine Arts applicants on here, so I thought Iād go ahead and post my own stats just to see what my chances are:
- Applying to COFA, B.F.A. in Design (second choice is the B.A. in Design)
- Credit Hours: 60+ from UT Dallas, 33 being from AP credits that I've already accepted at UT Dallas (they show up on my transcript as specific courses)
- after this semester, I'll have completed equivalencies for all 3 core studio classes that UT recommends be transferred in, but have not yet taken the 2 art history equivalences that are also recommended
- GPA: 3.8 as of Fall 2017
- Essays were decent, nothing too special but definitely not awful
- 5 recommendation letters, 1 from an employer and 4 from Design/Fine Arts professors here at UT Dallas
- Resume was pretty flashy, mostly from high school (awards, top 2% in my class, etc.), but I am also in an honors program here at UTD and an art-related organization
- Portfolio was relatively strong, but it's hard for me to judge because I'm very critical of my work...
From what Iāve read, I have pretty good chances of getting in, seeing as not many people apply to Fine Arts. I know it may be difficult to evaluate my chances since they say the portfolio is a big factor in admissions into COFA, but I figure thereās no harm in posting anyway.
Thanks in advance for any help 
@Thompson2688 Well I transferred so I have a 4.0 currently (the 3.3 was just from my first school but since I transferred it got wiped and replaced with my new one here) and I know, I know! Iām all over the place and thatās why Iām concerned! Thank you for trying to help me!
@hayyu88 I didnāt have any issues with having transcripts from multiple schools; I spoke to an admissions counselor and she didnāt even blink at my multiple transcripts. I did use one essay to explain that while my previous schooling may look a bit haphazard, itās because Iām a person who enjoys taking risks to find more about myself.
Caveat/s: I am 30 years old, will be 31, and my credits were from 10+ years ago, so I could talk about how Iāve matured as well. I qualified for an Academic Fresh Start (http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=6D10C9BD-DD24-153F-90B91DA6C20D1C97). I came at it from the point of view that I was younger and immature. The admissions counselor gave me a lot of pointers specific to my situation as an older student, but never said anything about attending multiple schools.
If I had to guess, the NCAA stuff could help as it shows you work well in a team, etc. How were your essays? Did you have the opportunity to explain what has transpired in the past couple of years in a positive manner? Iāll be honest, Iām just asking in hopes that someone more familiar with the app process has some helpful insightā¦ I wish I had more information myself!
Also, I would say, if UT is your dream, donāt be afraid to try again. COLA has spring admissions too. If you donāt get in (though Iām rooting for you!!!), speak to a counselor and ask what you can do to improve your chances when you apply again? Someone told me that some schools appreciate seeing a second-time applicant because it shows youāre committed to the school. That wasnāt UT specific though.
As transfer students, our paths are uniquely defined by past actions that, in my opinion, showcase our willingness to look at creative ways to accomplish our goals. Perhaps you didnāt apply as a freshman, or perhaps you did and didnāt get in, or whatever the case may be, these āquirksā have led us to UT Austin, because we know it will better ourselves in the long-term. I think thatās worth considering, even just for yourself.
Also, I am going to PM you (if I can figure out howā¦ Iām pretty new) and provide you with a name to reach out to should you need it in the future. 
I hope this helps and I hope Iām not talking out of my buttā¦
@hayyu88 UT requires you to send ALL transcripts from any college you have attended and earned credit. This means that they will see your grades from the previous school and your 3.3 and 4.0 will be averaged out.
https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/transfer-admission#fndtn-t104-whats-required
"You must submit transcripts documenting any enrollment at a college, university or post-secondary school, including those at which you:
-Earned dual credit coursework while in high school
-Earned credit that was then transferred to another institution
-Were awarded credit through study abroad, especially if the study abroad program was handled through a third-party iāinstitution (not your home college/university)
-Enrolled in coursework but did not earn credit
-Are currently enrolled (If you are enrolled in courses at the time of the deadline, submit an updated transcript from your current college or university as soon as your grades are posted for this additional coursework, no later than June 1 [fall applicants] or Jan. 5 [spring applicants].)"
@awesomesaucee yep! I did all of that! Iām just nervous if switching majors while trying to transfer is going to negatively affect my chances. I really only have maybe 54ish college earned credits, but have a total of 72 with AP credits, and I donāt want that huge number to cause them to be like āwoah, thatās way too many to consider transferring in withā you know?
@hayyu88 Switching majors while transferring shouldnāt affect your chances if some of the classes you need overlap and you have the pre-reqs done. Iām also choosing a different major at UT than what I was studying at my previous university. As for your credits, 72 really isnāt that many. They state that they prioritize students with under 70 credits, but I have a feeling that some of your credits might not transfer to UT which would put you below 70 credits anyway, considering you are coming from an out-of-state public school. You shouldnāt worry at all. Iāve seen people with 100+ credits and associates degrees get accepted.
@awesomesaucee gotcha. thank you! good luck to you!!
I assume no one has had a status change, like app in review or anything, but I thought Iād ask anyway.
@OGmandyV nope
@rusalochkaa I figure itās too soon, especially since you have through today to turn anything extra in, but Iām anxious as Iām sure we all are!
Past threads has seen applicants start going into review around March 10th
@awesomesaucee that is surprising and awesome!!! Thanks for that info!!
@awesomesaucee Do you know for what majors?