UT Austin Computer Science CHANCE?

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<p>Please tell me I have good chances D: be honest though!!! I know UT's computer science program is very competitive.</p>

<p>Stats:
In State
Asian Male
Rank: 14 out of 607 (top 2.3%) - auto admit to university
GPA(Weighted):6.22
GPA(Unweighted): 3.8
SAT:1760 (580R)(620M)(560W)
ACT:28 Composite (29 in Math & 29 in Science)
Taken a total of 6 AP courses
4 on AP English Lang. and Comp.
3 on AP Psychology</p>

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HOSA (4 years) (Vice President) (finalist in various area/state competitions)
FBLA (3 years) (Historian)
International Club (4 years)
NHS (2 years)
Student Council (1 year)
Church Youth Group (5 years)
Employment: Cashier at clothing store for a summer</p>

<p>I know it seems like I have nothing that makes me stand out and nothing that's related to computer science.. It's because I only recently found a passion for it last year.
If you don't think I can make it, what should be my backup plan? Internal transfer? WHAT CAN I DO TO IMPROVE MY CHANCES? UT IS MY DREAM SCHOOL!</p>

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<p>I would say you need to improve your test scores before you can consider that program, and you probably should take AP Computer Science if you haven’t already. Worst case scenario, apply to a less selective program at UT if it is really your dream school. Good luck! </p>